Commentary on "Legalize Cannabis"

“Legalize Cannabis", an article written by Madison Bush Couch, gives us reasons why marijuana should be legal in the United States. I want to start out by clarifying that I do believe that marijuana should be legal for recreational use in the U.S. I agree with her overall rhetoric. Especially the point made about tobacco and alcohol being both legal and easily attainable, even though they have been proven time and time again to be more harmful than marijuana. I only have a couple of minor issues with her article. The first issue is with Couch’s argument is her claim that marijuana kills brain cells. Numerous studies have proven over the years that this is nothing more than a myth. It’s a harmful myth, that while disproven, is still widely used by anti-legalization supporters. Another issue I have with Couch’s argument is that she doesn’t cite/link any of her sources that she used. While it is true that there are studies that potentially link CBD (cannibidiol, a compound found in marijuana) to improvement of epilepsy, and that medical marijuana has been used to treat side effects of other diseases. But without citing a source, I find it hard to believe that cannabis treats “700 diseases.” This information may be completely valid, but it’s hard to believe facts presented in an argument without any type of citation. Overall, I agree 100% with Couch’s pro legalization standpoint and her broader points.