Supporting the Legalization of Marijuana For the past years whether marijuana should be legal or not has been a popular debate topic in the media. This is not only discussed between government officials, but also the general public. It is often a heavily debated topic with two strong opposing opinions. Each side often has a great argument or point of view when it comes to marijuana legalization. There is a lot of concern behind making marijuana legal everywhere which is understandable. What
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Can the legalization of Marijuana benefit us? A Review of Literature Recently the legalization of marijuana has brought up many concerns. From economy stimulation to lessening drug related crimes, like the smuggling of Marijuana to the United States. According to recent news posts, several states are voting on the legalization of marijuana. Charles Stimson says "Marijuana should continue to stay illegal because it is a gateway drug, impairs bodily and mental functions and is related to increased
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“I believe marijuana should be legalized.” There are several different reasons why marijuana (pot) should be legalized. By legalizing marijuana it would reduce crime with criminal gangs. Marijuana is too expensive for our justice system and should instead be taxed to support beneficial government programs. Marijuana use has many positive attributes, such as its medical value and use as a recreational drug with relatively mild side effects (Alt 2007). For many years there has been a "war on
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Marijuana Legalization in the United States Elisha Havraniak Ottawa University LAS 30012 Writing and Critical Thinking in the Liberal Arts October 11, 2013 Marijuana Legalization in the United States Marijuana has had a long history as an illicit drug, but is quickly becoming a mainstream issue. Some people use marijuana to ease their pain and treat their illnesses. Many others use it because of it mood-altering effects. Laws have been passed to regulate both of these uses of the
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The Economy of Marijuana The United States offers its citizens a vast variety of freedoms. People have the freedom to vote for their leaders, the freedom of speech, the freedom of religion, and also the freedom to possess vices. They have the freedom to gamble away all of their belongings, drink away their livers, and smoke tobacco until cancer takes their lives, yet the ownership or use of marijuana is prohibited by law. In 1937, the Marijuana Tax Stamp Act was passed with the help of untruths
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Research Paper Marijuana Legalization Marijuana is the most used drug in the world; it’s as popular as it is polarizing. It’s been said to have medicinal benefits for the ill. Can it kill a human being? If it can kill, than why is it illegal? Why not legalize it, that way crimes will go down? All these are questions that have been asked when discussing the hot debate that is marijuana. While there is no clear answer to any of these questions, there
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Legalize marijuana! That is where I stand, and I plan on convincing you to join me in the fight to legalize a harmless, useful, and medically beneficial plant. Throughout the last 70 years or so marijuana has gotten a bad reputation as being a drug that will make you crazy, has no benefits, and will cause you to hurt the people around you. Before this time for over 200 years cannabis has been used to make everything from paper to cars. Legalizing marijuana will help our nation expand its economy and allow
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Making Marijuana Legal By James Pizzato The topic of whether or not marijuana should be legal has been debated since the early 1900s, when it first became illegal. Before then, marijuana was never known as a recreational drug. Marijuana, in the form of hemp, was used in many resources such as fuel, textiles, and even in medicine. Although marijuana is legal in many states for medicinal purposes only, it is still considered a harmful drug. Making marijuana –which is more beneficial than any
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Great Cannabis Debate What is the most recreationally used drug not only in the United States, but also in the entire world? As most of you this drug is the cannabis plant, most commonly know as marijuana. Throughout this writing I will elaborate on the pros and the cons of legalizing marijuana for medical use for those with an approved prescription. Cannabis is currently used by a quarter of a million people in the state of California to treat numerous diseases and illnesses. If regulated by
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was passed legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in Colorado and Washington. In the eyes of many avid smokers, this law was just as monumental as landing on the moon was for Neil Armstrong: one small step for man and one giant leap for mankind. Despite the fact that marijuana is legalized for recreational use in these two states and legalized for medicinal purposes in 16 others, the drug is still forbidden under federal law, meaning marijuana is still an illegal drug. For decades, the subject
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