For this discussion, we will debate the issue of whether decriminalizing or legalizing marijuana is an effective policy for the United States to employ to fight the War on Drugs. Consider the impact of supply and demand strategy on drug trafficking and international drug trade as you formulate your response to the following questions:
- Would decriminalization of marijuana be an effective supply-side strategy, an effective demand-side strategy, or neither? Support your response.
- Would legalization of marijuana be an effective supply-side strategy, an effective demand-side strategy, or neither? Support your response
- Conclude with your opinion as to whether the United States should pursue either of these drug control strategies.