Violent Crime in boarder states has decreased with the legalization of Marijuana. A paper published by, The Economic Journal, included the results of a study that shows legalization has reduced violent crime inland and in boarder states with Mexico.
We show that the introduction of medical marijuana laws (MMLs) leads to a decrease in violent crime in states that border Mexico. The reduction in crime is strongest for counties close to the border (less than 350km), and for crimes that relate to drug trafficking. In addition, we find that MMLs in inland states lead to a reduction in crime in the nearest border state.
Hopefully, we're seeing the results of the decline of Marijuana prohibition and with 29 states currently legalizing weed recreationally or medically, we've come a long way.
Our first law on the books to limit the production of HEMP was the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937. Like many other laws in The United States, it was the result of a businessman's lobby. Andrew Mellon, Randolph Herst, and The Du Post Family wanted to destroy the HEMP industry, because it was an extremely cheap alternative to paper pulp.
Of Course, many more laws have been added and the result has devastated families in many ways. Either by incarcerating family members or by denying them natural medicine that is proven to fight diseases of all kinds.
We're headed in the right direction, and this current study has given many of us another arrow in our quiver to fight further prohibition.
We will win it is just a matter of time which may be the deciding factor if truth be told. The USA for all it's great strength has some very crippling flaws. Our electrical grid is our "Achilles heel". A single blow to the grid and our whole way of life is turned on it's head. Then things like Cannabis laws become the last major concern.
But doom and gloom aside wonderful news, and I know we are on our way to victory.
I hear you about the electrical grid. I've read a lot about it. I don't know of any way to personally make changes with that though. I try and concentrate on lobby for change I can touch. In the mean time, I'll keep storing water and food. lol Thanks so much for the comment and up vote!
Medical MJ became legal in Canada last year. Next year MJ for recreational uses is going to legalized here.
I think we've reached a point where it's becoming so hard to argue against it. Especially when you're selling alcohol. The bs propaganda isn't holding up anymore. Cheers to Canada!