The old wisdom of holding marijuana illegal is no longer sacrosanct. There is now an open debate regarding the legalization of this drug. In the US, a recent and just-released Zogby poll reveals that ‘52 percent support the legalization, taxation and regulation of pot.’ Pot freedom has now become mainstream discussion.

It seems that some authorities see marijuana as a source of tax revenues very similar to those from alcohol. Whatever shape the debate is taking, one thing is clear: the hot talks on marijuana legalization has been getting tons of press.

As more arguments come out for marijuana legalization, the old wisdom of marijuana prohibition starts to crumble at the edges. However, no action can be achieved by pro-legalization campaigners and lobbyists unless actual legalization laws can be passed and enacted. Here lies the rub.

The marijuana debate is as wide as its clandestine plantations the world over. It will take a lifetime to discuss it thoroughly – if not a lifetime, then at least a presidential term. Obama seems to have heaps of concerns on his hands that some people think that any bill pointing to marijuana legalization cannot possibly see the light of day in the next four years.

The harsh realities of drug wars in Mexico are too close in proximity. So in the meantime, the debate remains a discussion and the plant stays illegal.

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Via newsreview.com