This is a petition to fully legalize marijuana in the state of Michigan. Prisons are over-populated with non-violent offenders and many tax dollars are being spent on processing and preventing crime related to this particular plant. It's clear that the current prohibition laws are ineffective. Marijuana should be legalized for growth, private consumption and manufacturing products that derive from the plant and or its seeds. The therapeutic potential of marijuana has shown to be great, and it's hemp characteristics open up a wide range of industrial possibilities (i.e. fuel alternatives, paper, beauty supplies). The legalization of marijuana would most certainly lead to the taxation of goods produced from it, which would provide an excellent economic benefit. I strongly urge you to sign this petition for legalization of marijuana in the state of Michigan. Thank you.