The Green

[Jake]

I'm pretty sure that's what The Union stated to do(the video jake demanded people to watch). Not legalize, but decriminalize.
Although its been like a year since I watched it..

Other way around. They said decriminalization would be bad because it sends the wrong message. Decriminalization basically says that weed is still wrong and that's it's not really accepted by society (which they're trying to change by legalizing it). It also would do nothing to deter drug violence (according to them).

I do think decriminalization has some pro's though, like Scotty was saying. I'm of the mindset that drug use isn't really a criminal act, it's a medical issue. People need to stop being sent to prison over their addictions, and be forced to get help instead.

[Scotty]

It also would do nothing to deter drug violence (according to them).

That's the big one I didn't think to mention.  When you think about it, decriminalization doesn't alter the position of drug pushers.  They are still going to sell.  This affects the users, not the pushers.  If you decriminalize the pushers, then you are near legalizing it anyways. 

I honestly don't see how this would deter selling drugs as a dealer, so if I'm missing something, I'm all ears.