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I chose to respond to my debate opponent Bany's rebuttal. Here it is:
Medical Marijuana has helped some patients, ( yeah, only some NOT ALL PATIENTS). But, there can be some serious consequences that may occur if not taken with responsibility and common sense. People may become addicted to marijuana because of the THC, Tetrahydrocannabinol, is the active ingredient in cannabis. People who take the medicine think that they are feeling better, but really just feel high. It can also affect children by watching their parents take the ''medicine'' and think it is okay. It can also lead to others selling it to others who don't need it and earning profit. That is selling illegal marijuana and can affect people by just using it to sell it and not helping patients. Last of all. Marijuana is still a drug. You simply cannot change that. So, why would people want to add even ore side affects by using marijuana as a medicine, when already there is no cure for the patient.

Pro Rebuttal:

''Medical Marijuana helps patients with their pain'' (Con's opening Statement)

Here are my reasons with evidence and my feedback on them:

Medical Marijuana has been a legal medicine since 1996. It can help relief pain for some patients, not all, but can be taken as an advantage.


People become addicted to it after having the experience of supposedly feeling less pain, but really just feeling high.

THC, Tetrahydrocannabinol, is the active ingredient in cannibus.

Like any other powerful, mood altering substance, people who are prone to chemical dependency can become addicted to marijuana.

High doses of marijuana can produce an acute psychotic reaction, and research suggests that in vulnerable individuals, marijuana use may be a factor that increases risk for the disease. From- www.addict-help.com/ 




           Medical marijuana has been used as a medicine since 1996. If they knew it was bad for you, they would have illegalized it already as a medicine. Also, you bring up the points that it helps some patients. Doctors go to college for 8 or more years to get where they are now. They know how to prescribe it. It is not the most powerful drug and it is much safer than some traditional medicines. Also, it is mainly used for terminally ill patients. Are you saying they shouldn't have comfort? What if you were ill and needed medical marijuana? Think about that. 
           This also brings of the topic of legalization to the public. There would be an age requirement, just like medical marijuana, and it would be very expensive. this would boost the economy and reduce crime if marijuana is legalized. it is just a plant. Also, it has been researched many times to know if it is safe for the public or not.
            You also said it can get addicting. So can a lot of other stuff. Food for example. If you get hooked on Doritos that's bad. Alot of things are bad and addicting. What you are basically saying is that marijuana is as bad as doritos. Also, you did not cite where you got your information. This invalidates most of it, because you could have made it up. You also say people can sell it, but imagine if you were in that situation. Would you want comfort  or a little bit of quick cash? you probably chose the comfort. me too. Who would want to sell there comfort away if they are dying? What will they spend the money on? Even if they do spend it, they will probably die soon (no offense intended). You also said they are just feeling high. This is true with a lot of medicines. When i was in the hospital a year ago, they gave me strong meds. these didn't stop the pain, they just put in in a better state of mind and feeling and slowly surpressed the pain.