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Marijuana. A word that has ‘sprouted’ one of the most controversial debates this country has seen in the past 20 years. Whether or not we should make this seemingly ‘harmless’ looking plant, legal to use for medicinal purposes or keep the ban on it forever is quite the struggle. Coming to a fair and reasonable conclusion on this topic seems impossible at best. While the so-called “war on drugs” is in full stride, it still has had problems accomplishing its main goals. Marijuana is still easily found throughout the country while the government spends hundreds of millions a year trying to contain the problem. While it might seem excessive, legalization is an option that is in dire need of application, if not, at least great attention. It would help our economy in many ways by actually increasing our countries economic status rather than depleting it. Legalizing marijuana would definitely increase the amount of money in circulation within the United States. During Prohibition, in the early 1920’s, alcohol was s