I. Abstract
Even though it supposedly works to advance the good of the country and its citizens, the government has been responsible for serious research misconduct in several cases. One study in particular, an examination of the effects of THC on tumors, did not produce the results that the government wanted. They then suppressed the study, even though its findings could greatly benefit cancer research. The government employed values in an unacceptable and direct role, allowing biased views to overcome the need to promote the good of all.
II. Introduction
Before examining the details of the situation, it is important to understand why marijuana became illegal in the first place. The major reasons relate directly to racism and prejudice. In the late 1920s, around the period of the Great Depression, many Mexicans were migrating to the United States to seek employment. Americans already had trouble finding jobs, so all of these foreigners entering the country and adding to the competition greatly angered them. Several Mexicans brought marijuana with them and introduced it to the country. The government viewed this as the perfect opportunity to manipulate the views of the general public, who were unfamiliar with …show more content…
This involves the necessity of anticipating both intended and unintended consequences. The pursuit of truth is more imperative than any other value, according to Douglas, and politicians should not interfere with this path. The scientists involved in the research are responsible for unreasonable actions. As scientists, they aim to pursue knowledge for its own sake and if for any other reason, then to do it for the purpose of beneficence. They clearly must have understood this, but the threat of the government’s power and influence forced