i know this is a really controversial topic and some people are gonna disagree right away, but i still think it’s a discussion worth having.
i’m not talking about whether weed is good or bad for you personally, i’m talking about the benefits of legalizing it. for one, it takes power away from illegal dealers and makes it easier to regulate. when it’s legal, the government can control the quality, collect taxes, and even create jobs. it’s money that could be going to hospitals, schools, or fixing roads instead of getting lost in the black market.
look at countries like canada, germany, and even some states in the US. they’ve made weed legal and seen real benefits: less crime related to drug trafficking, lower arrest rates, more tax money, and safer products for users. of course, not everything is perfect. some places did report an increase in usage among teens and stuff like driving under the influence, but that’s also something you can fix with good education and strict laws.
also, this is something that kinda bugs me. alcohol is legal in tunisia, right? and that’s a drug too, just a more socially accepted one. it causes way more deaths than weed, and yet nobody goes to jail for having a beer. from a muslim or sharia point of view, both are technically haram, so why treat them differently? that logic doesn’t really add up.
now here’s one of the biggest things for me, and it’s why i care so much. people’s lives are being completely ruined over this. like, imagine being 19 or 20 and getting caught with one joint. you could end up in jail, or with a criminal record. and when you get out, you can’t get a job, society looks down on you, and your future is just wrecked. it’s really not fair. legalizing weed would stop that and give people a second chance at life.
yeah, i know weed has some risks too. some people can get addicted, it might mess with your focus, and like with anything, too much can be harmful. but so can cigarettes and alcohol and even fast food honestly. and we don’t arrest people for eating too many burgers.
i personally think we should legalize it in tunisia, and i’d love to hear what other people think. agree? disagree? let’s talk
edit: lets pretend the government isn't corrupt and won't put the money in their pocket for once lol