{"id":445,"date":"2015-07-20T01:55:25","date_gmt":"2015-07-20T06:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.dwrl.utexas.edu\/rhes306\/?p=445"},"modified":"2015-07-20T01:55:25","modified_gmt":"2015-07-20T06:55:25","slug":"research-summary-2-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.dwrl.utexas.edu\/rhes306\/2015\/07\/20\/research-summary-2-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Summary 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Levin, Rick. “Growing Pains” Eugene Weekly<\/em>. Alt-Press Watch. 19 March 2015. 19 July 2015<\/p>\n

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Rick Levin is a writer for Eugene Weekly. In his article “Growing Pains,” Levin discusses how the government and big businesses can capitalize on the production and distribution of marijuana, however, he argues that the legalization of marijuana will not put an end to the black market.<\/p>\n

According to Levin, legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes creates a lot of questions regarding the economy, ethics, and the legal system. Legalizing marijuana would seem easy since people are going to smoke it whether it is legal or not, however in reality it is more complex.<\/p>\n

Levin argues that the purpose of capitalism is to keep money flowing. The black market does not hinder the flow of money and has it’s own “system of supply and demand.” Previously before marijuana was made legal for medical and recreational purposes, growers were able to sell a pound for $4,800. Now a pound cost about $1,400, in other words, the value has been depreciating. With the legalization of marijuana does not mean an end to the black market, Levin states, “it may evolve and morph into something slightly different.” Legalizing marijuana is suppose to help reduce the amount of illegal activity and violence associated with it. It is not the drugs that is the problem but the people who are growing and distributing them.<\/p>\n

Levin points out that the legalization of marijuana will give not only the government but big businesses the opportunity to exploit and monopolize on the industry. On the other hand, Levi describes the legalization of marijuana “necessary to create jobs, generate revenue and to establish rules and regulations for public safety.” Marijuana can become a booming industry providing jobs to thousands of people and bringing in revenue for the government. It has been shown that legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes can generate millions of dollars. Such earnings can be used towards things such as schools and other beneficial public programs.<\/p>\n

Overall Levin’s article “Growing Pains,” argues that although legalizing marijuana would be beneficial by providing jobs and an increase in revenue for the government, it doesn’t address the major issue at hand. It may reduce the supply and demand of illegal drugs but it doesn’t fix the problem. There’s still going to be a black market and that results in continuous violence. This article provides a different point of view from what I have previously read and makes for a great debate. This article will be beneficial to my peers by providing insight on the legalization of marijuana on the economy and its complexity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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