Over the past decade, there has been much controversy over the legalization of marijuana. The government is uncertain of its effects on society in general, as well as on the individual. As of now, marijuana is illegal in Canada, and only thirteen people can smoke it legally (http://www.chuckii.com/repo…AND_CONS_ABOUT_ LEGALIZING_MARIJUANA.shtml, October 30th, 2000). The government is just now looking at its effects. Marijuana is actually medically beneficial, bringing …showed first 75 words of 1886 total…

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