text: if you could change one law or policy in the united states, what would it be? would you open or close the borders or legalize marijuana?  what would you choose to change and explain the pro's or conson how it would affect society? i am torn between the repealing the patriot act and making marijuana a taxable crop.  repealing the patriot act pros:  it's a messed up law that threatens our civil liberties and puts us on the short road to a police state. cons:  none, it's a stupid law.  marijuana a taxable crop pros:  gets alot of non-violent offenders out of our prison system.   it grows well in poor soil. if you tax the hell out of it, it can bring in alot of money. cons:  i guess some people would argue against legalizing a somewhat mind-altering drug similar to already legal alcohol.