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Although I do think legalizing marijuana for revenues is a great idea, I do think there are a few things to consider when doing so. First, I think the state needs to consider is how to prevent or test people driving under the influence of marijuana and a legal limit just like the .08 alcohol limit. Testing for marijuana include blood tests, urine tests, and saliva tests. These wouldn’t be valid for accurate readings right away when trying to test the person for results right away. Another thing to consider would be the possible increased amount of traffic accidents that could be related to marijuana use. With the significant amount of people who drink and drive, the number of people under the influence of marijuana would be just as likely to drive. Legalizing marijuana is a big step and would help with helping with the budget deficit in our economy but for it to be abused would be a big problem within the people.  United States government, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Bureau of Mortality Statistics--

ANNUAL AMERICAN DEATHS CAUSED BY DRUGS
TOBACCO …………………… 400,000
ALCOHOL …………………… 100,000
ALL LEGAL DRUGS ………….20,000
ALL ILLEGAL DRUGS ……….15,000
CAFFEINE …………………….2,000
ASPIRIN ………………………500
MARIJUANA …………………. 0

As you can see, Marijuana isn’t nearly as dangerous as tobacco, alcohol, legal and illegal drugs, etc. If tobacco is the worst, why isn’t it illegal? Tobacco makes up for so much revenue that Texas wouldn’t be able to afford to get rid of it. As being in favor of legalizing marijuana, I do believe that there are many hurdles to face and figure out a solution before legalizing it.