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With some exceptions I think it should be legalised & taxed but as it produces a very pungent smell I wouldn't be happy walking past people smoking it outside restaurants & pubs for instance. I also think that the medicinal side of it shouldn't be ignored.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgDhsv5Jmmc

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With regulations cannabis could be safer to use, as this will help guarantee that nothing is mix in with it. Also can be used for medical purposes which has shown to benefit some patients already. If legalised cannabis should have a legal age limit.

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Due to being illegal the effects of cannabis are not largely explored. so far has been linked with mental illness such as depression. Some people my misuse the drug which could come from addiction; with it more accessible the addiction could become worst.

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I think that cannabis can help people with  certain illnesses if used properly.  And if legalised, the gang involvement would be removed.

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If smoked regularly, it can lead to mental  health issues.

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Val                                            I feel that regular cannabis should be legalised and regulated, like alcohol and cigarettes. There is significant evidence showing some medical advantages of it's use. However, I feel that skunk should not be included in this legislation.

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Val                                            I feel that regular cannabis should be legalised and regulated, like alcohol and cigarettes. There is significant evidence showing some medical advantages of it's use. However, I feel that skunk should not be included in this legislation.

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Skunk, is three times more likely to induce pshychotic episodes and is modified purely for a more intense effect.

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No direct link to cause of death
Research supports medical use for some conditions

Against
Unquestionable research linked to mental health issues

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When a large number of people ignore a law it could be because they see it as unnecessary. More people are killed on motorcycles than die from cannabis misuse yet we do not consider banning them.
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As with cigarettes I would set a legal age limit .

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- There are less deaths linked to cannabis than there are linked to smokingand  drinking alcohol which are both already legal.

Against
- If cannabis is smoked to much it can lead to schizophrenia, which is a serious mental health disorder.

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- could be monitored/regulated so that it is safer and removes gang involvement and make money for country through taxes.

Against
-it has serious potential mental health risks. Legalisation could increase the number of people smoking it and therefore increase the number of mental health cases.

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Yes, it can then be regulated and the criminal element can be removed.
No, it sends a signal to (especially to the young) that it is acceptable.

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- people with illnesses and disabilities that it can help with would benefit.

Against
- because of mental health issues.

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- could be considered less of a violent drug than alcohol.

Against
- has been linked to mental health issues and cases of mental health have increased in recent years.

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- it’s natural and doesn’t cause any deaths

Against
- people may not be able to afford their drugs they may resort to crime to fund their habit

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- it could be another way that people choose to relax like drinking alcohol.

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- people would abuse it and use it excessively

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Year 10 - reasons why it should stay illegal

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Year 10 - reasons why it should stay illegal

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After much discussion, we decided that these were the main reasons that it should stay illegal

- people may use it irresponsibly.
- it would be more accessible to young children and they might eat it.
- all people have different reactions to drugs, some may have a bad experience.
- it might lead to an increase in cancer due to smoking.
- it’s bad for your health.

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Year 10 - reasons it should be legalised

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Year 10 - reasons it should be legalised

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- because it shouldn’t be a criminal offence to smoke a plant.
- because it can treat mental illnesses such as depression.
- it’s just a plant, it’s natural and similar to tobacco so it should be legal like tobacco.
- it makes people happy.
- it has never killed anyone.
- it can numb people’s pain.

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There are valid points for both sides of the argument

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-there wont be too many people in prison and the police will have more time to deal with more important things.
it could be a way of income for some people $$$. kids would not be able to get it because it would be sold in shops specifically for cannabis and would have an age limit (21) to buy it. the government would be able to control how it is sold and who gets it. drug dealers would be put out of business. some people use cannabis to calm down and there would be less violence.

against - there would be more road traffic accidents due to drug driving.

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There are valid points for both sides of the argument - Danny

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There are valid points for both sides of the argument - Danny

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- If it were legalised then it could be taxed in the same way as alcohol and cigarettes, which would raise lots of money for the country.
- Some people have criminal records (for possession of cannabis)  that can hinder their futures. Should you really have your future blighted because you have chosen to smoke a plant?
- It has been proven to be useful for medicinal purposes and has been legalised in a host of countries already so maybe the UK follow suit in the near future.

Against
- It has been linked to an increase in mental health problem, including drug induced psychosis.
- Cannabis is normally the first illegal drug that people. By legalising it would we be saying it is ok to take drugs and promote youngsters to experiment with other drugs.
- Smoking, in any form, is bad for your health.
- Some people develop a dependency on cannabis and remain 'addicted' for large portions of their lives.

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This is the documentary we will be watching in class. It was shown on BBC3 in  2017 and is presented by Professor Green.

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This is the documentary we will be watching in class. It was shown on BBC3 in  2017 and is presented by Professor Green.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIfXH9rn08Y

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Professor Green  Is It Time to Legalise Weed  BBC Documentary 2017

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As his name suggests, rapper and documentary maker Professor Green has a past relationship with cannabis. Before finding success as a musician he sold weed, and between the ages of 16 and 24 he smoked cannabis every day - but things have changed since then.