Critique

The blog post “Medicinal Marijuana” by Shawnta Anderson is written in a clear and concise manner. It is easy to follow, and the main points are clearly outlined. It is clear that the author is arguing for the legalization of marijuana. Shawnta does a great job comparing marijuana to alcohol and demonstrates that alcohol is often more dangerous than marijuana. She states two reasons why alcohol is dangerous: liver disease and poison to the body.

Shawnta also does a good job considering the other side of her argument. She states that legalizing marijuana may increase its production and trafficking. This is an argument that many people may make against legalization. However, Shawnta argues that the government should spend more time dealing with drugs that produce worse affects. She also claims that the government is spending too much money in order to convict those with marijuana.

This is a strong argument considering the current state of our economy. The government is looking for ways to cut spending and maximize money within the system. Therefore, I think that Shawnta makes a very good point stating that thousands of dollars are spent on something that may be legalized.

One thing that I would like to read more about in this article is the beneficial use of marijuana. It would be a strong argument to prove that marijuana could seriously help with certain illnesses or diseases. Now that is has been shown that marijuana isn’t extremely harmful, how can it be helpful?

Shawnta’s post is very coherent and presents a valid argument. I enjoyed being able to read her blog and understand the exact points and arguments that she was trying to present. Well done.