Prop 19

I cannot say it really matters to me either way if prop 19 which calls for the Legalization of marijuana is passed or not. However, I do feel as though the passing of this proposition within California could lend itself to far less issues surrounding marijuana and abusing the use of it outside of medicinal purposes. I know that if it is approved that does not mean people under then age of 21 will stop buying, selling, and smoking the marijuana but the whole situation will be much more controlled and much more public, therefore there will be a lower chance that people will feel the need to be so sneaky about it. I think this proposition would benefit our state in the big picture. I mean when I look at European countries that do not have a drinking age, it appears there are far less incidents where alcohol is at fault because children grow up with alcohol in their families, and they grow accustomed to the idea.By the time they are 21 it isn't a huge deal to them, and they aren't as stupid about it as Americans are. I think that by legalizing marijuana even tho the age min is 21 I think it is a similar idea because as long as it is legal within at least a portion of our society it will become less and less of a big deal, not to mention how the taxing of marijuana could benefit out economy.