Why Marijuana Should Be Legalized

Persuasive Speech Outline Did you know that marijuana is the most frequently used drug in the United States? According to the National Institute on Drug Use, sixty-nine million Americans over the age of twelve have tried marijuana at least once. The average age of trying marijuana was fourteen years old. A. Now, as you all know, marijuana is illegal. So, therefore, if you get caught smoking, growing, selling, or trafficking marijuana you go to jail …

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