Comment on a Colleague's Work #2 (What Are We Smoking?)

     My colleague, Austin, in his post addresses the great possibilities that we could achieve as a nation if marijuana were to be legalized completely. Austin begins this exposition by discussing the major successes that our friendly neighbors in Canada have achieved. To sum up their actions quickly, Canada became the first major country to legalize recreational marijuana. Because of this, all the non-violent marijuana charges have been lifted and many inmates in Canada have been rightfully released.  

     As my colleague explains in his post, it is very possible that the United States could benefit greatly if it were to follow the path progressively paved by Canada. Not only could the United States be saving hundreds of millions of dollars releasing all prisoners locked up for silly non-violent marijuana charges, but its economy would skyrocket if marijuana were to be traded legally. Ultimately leading to Austin's next point regarding how legalization of marijuana could help the United States steadily crawl out of its debt with the rest of the world.

     Aside from all the good that can come with the legalization of marijuana in which Austin has swiftly covered in his blog, I agree with the fact that these possibilities should at least be considered by our people in charge, not just ignored. We can clearly distinct the positive outcomes demonstrated to us by Canada, the only real problem I see is the fact that the United States has yet to do the same. If the people of the United States want real change, we should then properly educate people about the subject of marijuana and our economy instead of jailing them. Demonstrate to everyone that our country can benefit from these possible changes financially and healthily.