“What goes around… comes around” – Justin Timberlake. What fitting words from one of today's biggest pop stars and a perfect fit for Generation X. We've already brought back old styles in fashion and music. Today, as more of our generation begin to enter the political world, we are seeing a shift in policies that have endured for nearly a century. Specifically, we are seeing a shift in attitudes toward marijuana and whether or not it should be legalized. When marijuana was illegal, the drug was associated with an extremely negative sentiment, which many people today view as inaccurate and unfair. Now that people are more informed, more connected, and more vocal, the United States government should allow and even encourage more research into the dangers and addictive nature of the drug, which would certainly legalize medical use and eventually legalization. recreational use, which would greatly benefit people and the economy. .This article will cover many topics related to marijuana. It will begin by explaining the history of marijuana in this country. Next, he will discuss public opinion toward marijuana and the reasons behind it. Then it will dispel false rumors about the effects of marijuana. He will then talk about some disadvantages of marijuana. Then, these disadvantages will be offset by several advantages of marijuana. Next, he will discuss how Colorado and Washington have fared since the legalization of recreational marijuana. It will then inform the reader of other states that are pursuing marijuana legalization to some extent. Finally, it will conclude with Arkansas' vision for marijuana and its efforts to bring it into medical adoption. VOCABULARY Throughout this article, many terms will appear in the middle of the article......sound opinions about medical marijuana. The Times Tribune. January 29, 2014. the web. February 17, 2014. Draft Marijuana Policy. The high cost of marijuana prohibition in the United States. Web. May 8, 2014. Draft Marijuana Policy. Top 50 Most Influential Marijuana Users in 2013. Internet. May 8, 2014. Marijuana Prison Statistics. The U1. Internet. May 8, 2014. Marijuana Timeline. Front line. PBS.org. Internet. February 17, 2014 Network, Jolie Lee. Colorado brings in $3.5 million in pot revenue in January. The United States Today. Gannett, March 11, 2014. Web. May 6, 2014. Poll: Arkansas voters support minimum wage increase, share medical marijuana. Arkansas News. Internet. May 8, 2014. Map of state marijuana laws. Map of state marijuana laws. Internet. May 7, 2014. Wile, Rob. HIGH TIMES: Legalized marijuana is expected to be huge for Washington and Colorado state tax revenue. Business internal. Business Insider, Inc, November 18, 2012. Web. May 9 2014.