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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Cisneros Block: 4 10/26/14 Medical Marijuana Medical Marijuana has been a controversial topic in America since the 1940's. Both sides of the argument over wether this Class 1 narcotic should be legalized or not, bring solid information to the table for debate. Medical Marijuana proves to be more beneficial than detrimental to a patients health over long or short term usage. Legalization of this drug could boost the U.S. economy into an upward direction. Although Marijuana can be helpful for a patients
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Marijuana, Legal in America? Marijuana has been in America for quite some time now, and approximately one hundred million of people in the U.S. have tried this drug at least once. Marijuana is also the most common drug used in the U.S. today that is illegal. So imagine if marijuana was legalized and how much money could be made and profited from its legalization. Dangers with other drugs such as alcohol and smoking tobacco outweigh the dangers involved with marijuana by a landslide. So the
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75% of these conviction are for drug related charges. A scrapyard in Massachusetts was shut down when police raided it because a customer reported a smell of marijuana upon entering the office at the scrapyard. When the police entered the yard office they found a small amount of marijuana around a gram. Camera footage reviled that this marijuana was used only by the owner after his shift. He lived a block away where he had a family of a son, daughter and wife. His wife was aware of his use and had no
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persuade Specific Purpose: The Reasons why my audience should support the legalization of marijuana worldwide. Thesis: Marijuana is not actually how society perceives it, they consider it a harmful plant that can affect lives negatively, however it is proven to offer many positive benefits to both our world and people. Introduction: Attention: I. Today, about 14.8% of the population smokes marijuana and is legal in 22 states. This drug is mostly consumed by many teens and adults. People use
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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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Spasms, Nausea, poor appetite, seizures, or just personal enjoyment. Although Marijuana is facing controversy, the substance should be legal. When some people hear this their mind immediately refers backs to the "Reefer Madness" phobia. Back in the 1930’s the government came out with movies and advertisements that would show people going nuts from smoking pot. This was a novelty that was apart of the movement to ban marijuana. This book took a turn on people changing their view on the herbal plant
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SHOULD MARIJUANA BE FULLY LEGALIZED? Marijuana which is also known as cannabis sativa is an increasingly hot topic in today’s society. Marijuana legalization has been considered as one of the disputable issues that is currently all over the world. There’s a lot of debate in the United States is claiming if marijuana should be legalized or not. Marijuana is known to serve as medicine and a form of recreational purpose for a very long time. Is America fully ready for the legalization and the legal
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the Regulate Marijuana like Alcohol Act. Marijuana is such a controversial topic of debate in America because some are for it, others are against it. According to the DEA Marijuana is both a harmful and addictive drug. Neither my town nor community who is full of people will benefit or be influenced by this act. Studies have shown since Marijuana has become legalized in Colorado that crime rates have decreased marginally because individuals no longer use it illegally. Yet since Marijuana is now legal
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The topic I’m discussing today is the legalization of marijuana in the United States. There are so many opinions and views throughout the United States. People that are not for it like the politicians and non-smokers believe that if marijuana was legalized that it would just be everybody getting high everyday and it would just be a “high society” throughout the country. Also the increase of the people that end up getting addicted and have no money have no option but to do illegal actions, which
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