Paper How many times have you heard people arguing about the legalization of marijuana? Both sides of the arguments make very valid points, but which is the correct choice? The ongoing fight to legalize marijuana goes in circles. Ike Brannon argues the point that legalization still resonates with people beyond the stoner crowd who see marijuana as a harmless substance and has put millions of citizens in prison. (16) People who smoke marijuana don't think it's harmless. They think that government laws and drug ban are the main point that creates ruckus. They also argue that legalization would bring $10 million in taxes on the drug a year. This is true, but would the Senate or House legalize a drug that could do more harm than good? Are we putting our money on our minds? In some cases people think that marijuana can cure or slow down the cancer process. Victoria Bekiempis says she has discovered that marijuana slows down cancer but not only that, it is very harmful for those who use it. (NP) Some say that marijuana should be legalized because it is not addictive but this statement contains no truth. No, marijuana does not contain an addictive substance, but that doesn't mean it can't be addictive. Anything in the world can be addictive, whether or not it contains addictive drugs. Marijuana affects everything about a person's life. It changes their behavior and becomes an important part of someone's life. Marijuana enters the minds of anyone who uses it but especially teenagers. A teenager's mind is developing and putting a drug in his mind is a way to destroy his potential and his future. Marijuana should never be legalized for anyone. Legalizing it would make the substance available to anyone, legalized or not. Marijuana should not be legalized for medical or public use because