Legalize it or Not?

 

 

Miley Cyrus has been a big topic in America for the past few months. Some consider her rapid downward spiral as leaving her with much negative press.  From her reveling outfits and provocative dance moves, is she destined to be one of those kid stars that go crazy and fall off of the popular train? Her most recent act was caught during the MTV EMAs (European Music Awards) on November 10^th in Amsterdam.  While onstage Miley takes a joint out of her coach bag, lights it up and begins smoking it. Although the consumption on marijuana is legal in Amsterdam, the act behind it seemed more direct. Was Miley giving her opinion about legalizing marijuana sales in the United States? It seems to me that it could be her under lying message.

 

Legalizing marijuana sales in the United States has been one of the most talked about issues for several years. It has already been legalized in Colorado and Washington state. Other states have approved the sale of cannabis for medical use only.

  State with legal medical cannabis

  State with decriminalized cannabis possession laws

  State with both medical and decriminalization laws

  State with legalized cannabis

 

The legalization of recreational and medical  marijuana in Colorado and Washington, shows that this country may be moving into another era. Do you think because two states have legalized it, more will follow? We are seeing masses of citizens unopposed to the thought. For example take a look at some of these protesters.

 

 

The thought behind the signage is very interesting. The sign that says "legal marijuana will bring tax relief" is a main stream way of thinking. If  more states legalize the sale then suppliers will be able to make a legal profit and the state could collect taxes on it. In turn possibly creating more jobs, which is still a big concern, as more Americans  can't find decent jobs. 



 

The image of the women comparing marijuana to the prohibition of the 1920s is another vision into what average Americans think. She is suggesting that people are in possession, and consuming marijuana whether its legal or not. I think that is probably an accurate way of thinking about the situation. People are going to do what they want.