Alaska Became the Newest State to Legalize Marijuana

 

http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/24/us/alaska-marijuana/

        Alaska has become the third state to legalize marijuana in the United States. On Tuesday it was decided that weed was okay, but there is, of course, regulations to this law. These includes not being allowed to have more than one ounce of marijuana on them and cannot harvest more than four ounces in their home. You also cannot consume marijuana in public and cannot drive while intoxicated. The law has not quite been implemented so people cannot make a living of the plant just yet. 

        In my opinion, this was a good decision for the state of Alaska. The majority of the people in Alaska will be satisfied with the decision and the revenue will greatly increase. Jobs will open up and many taxes can be brought into the government through this. The laws that regulate the usage of the drug are very well placed and I believe there will be little to no drawbacks to the legalization. 

       This relates to our class because it deals with state and federal laws. Federal law does not allow the usage of marijuana but now three states allow it. The federal law can override these laws if they see fit. This also relates to our class because it deals with laws adapting with the changing times. New people and voters will decide the nations future.