of the rationality of the current US federal legislation on both drugs, as marijuana is currently illicit whilst alcohol is not. Research has suggested that marijuana could be equally if not more beneficial than alcohol to the economy, with fewer negative externalities. This discussion has been sparked anew after the states of Colorado and Washington infringed federal legislation by instating the open legality of marijuana. The topic, in current debate, must be viewed objectively to reach a valuable
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within the economy in the United States could be restored with the help of legalizing marijuana. Taking in marijuana for industrial, medical, and personal use would reassure the growth and stability of the economy as a whole. Rojas, A. (2011). Marijuana uses, effects and the law. Hauppauge, N.Y.: Nova Science. This would be a great book to use for my final project in unit nine because it talks about the effects of marijuana mentally and physically. As it talks about how marijuana affects us
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Time for Legalization of Marijuana Jane doe University of Phoenix Time for Legalization of Marijuana Since the early 1970's marijuana legalization has been an issue for debate (Rawson, 2012). Those who do not want it legalized argue that it would increase its use, but the benefits of legalization are hard to ignore. Some of the benefits legalization would bring are: legalization would stimulate the economy, the criminal court system would be free for more important cases, and users and sellers
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many popular Jamaican songs today, but is this the most rewarding use of marijuana? Would the development of a medical marijuana industry prove more beneficial to Jamaica? Would the decriminalization of marijuana in order for such an industry to be enacted be economically viable? Other questions to ask ourselves are, what is Decriminalization and how would decriminalization of marijuana help with enacting a medical marijuana industry? According to the Merriam-Webster decriminalization means “to remove
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Legalization Of Marijuana For Recreational Purposes Jerry Cashatt COMM/125 7/20/2014 Yolanda Orizondo - Harding Legalization Of Marijuana For Recreational Purposes Even though the social effects of abuse and addiction are in question, I believe marijuana should be legalized for recreational use because the government is spending unnecessary money to control the production and use of marijuana and legalization for recreational use could provide jobs that will improve the economy. With
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Ethical Observation on Amsterdam’s Marijuana Policy It is my belief that Amsterdam’s policies involving the use of marijuana are ethically permissible. Studies and statistics have shown that the side effects of marijuana are not harmful; in fact a person’s ability to do certain things may actually improve under the influence. Amsterdam has regulations set in place to prevent abuse while still maintaining enjoyment of the product. And it has greatly benefitted their economy, set a trend for other countries
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Marijuana: Legal or Illegal One of the most controversial health issue topic has to be medical marijuana. The herbal medicine is legal in some states but illegal in many. The question to ask is why it is illegal in many states. What are the benefits for medical marijuana? There are pro and cons to this drug but is there too many pros for it be illegal? Yes. The drug has been legal to become a component to help improve the life of patients. Although millions of dollars are used for the drug war
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Rebekka Sherry English 1108 Essay #3 28 April 2015 The debate for marijuana legalization has been getting more and more attention as more and more states are opting for legalization for not only medical purposes but also recreational purposes. Since it was outlawed in “1937 when congress enacted the marijuana Tax Act made it a federal crime to possess,” (Alex & Alexander pg1 13s) people believed that marijuana was a terrible drug that did harmful things to our bodies, and that it lead
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to control the use and domestic production of marijuana. The government has tried to use criminal penalties to prevent marijuana use for over 75 years and yet: marijuana is now used by over 25 million people annually, cannabis is currently the largest cash crop in the United States, and marijuana is grown all over the planet. Claims that marijuana prohibition is a successful policy are ludicrous and unsupported by the facts, and the idea that marijuana will soon be eliminated from America and the
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Removal of Marijuana as a Schedule I Drug The argument for or against the legalization of medical marijuana has been in existence for decades with no sign of resolution. Ever since Congress passed into law the Controlled Substance Act in 1970, placing marijuana as a Schedule I drug, the debate has grown ever larger, with feelings strengthening on both sides. Recently the argument for medical marijuana has come into the debate, with more and more evidence supporting it. People in support of keeping
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