Frequented website Buzzfeed recently came out with an article discussing the increased state revenue due to the a 25% tax on marijuana in Colorado. The tax money will help fund the construction of new public schools. The state has been a pioneer in the legalization race. While opponents of legalization fear that making pot legal will lead to an amalgamation of negative effects including an increase in crime rate. However, according to a recent Huffington Post article, “After 3 Months of Legal Pot Sales, Denver Still Not a Crime-Filled Hellscape,” crime has not increased within the state, and has in fact decreased. These facts illuminate the positive aspects of legalization.
The Failed War on Drugs 