right to legalize marijuana has been around for a long time. As the years passed people have brought back the issue of legalizing marijuana. And for this reason is why people are taking action to oppose the legalization of marijuana. Marijuana should not be legalized. Marijuana should not be legalized because of its physical effects, financial problems, and government issues. First of all, marijuana should not be legalized because of the physical effects. The use of marijuana affects the person
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as well? Marijuana This is a discussion on the legalization of pot. It amazes me that so much of tax dollars are spent on this rather than more prevalent issues. Legalization of marijuana can be possible in fact laws have been placed on tobacco and alcohol to regulate its usage, they are in fact a drug as well. Instead of fighting marijuana usage, tax the crap out of it, regulate its distribution, and get our country less out of debt. I believe the utilitarian way, if marijuana usage provides
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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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Outline: Should Marijuana be Legalized? Introduction History of Marijuana (Raymond) Describe the History of the Drug Marijuana. References: Cohen, M. (2012, 12 08). Marijuana legalization and states rights. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/08/marijuana-legalization-and-states-rights/ Committee on Substance Abuse and Committee on Adolescence, . (2004, 6). Legalization of Marijuana: Potential Impact on Youth . Pediatrics, 113(6), 1825
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and quiet. You find three large, green with purple infused, marijuana buds. Right then it hits you, marijuana is illegal, you must be dreaming. But what if that dream could be the reality? Many people believe that the legalizing of marijuana would be good for our economy, good for helping people find jobs, and lowering our country’s crime rate. There will be nothing in the following pages that talks about the medicinal value of marijuana. There is no overwhelming data that shows that getting THC
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not impose a problem? Marijuana is not as bad, as thought to be. In fact there are many positive things that come from marijuana use, and many negative things that come from it being illegal. Although marijuana is made up of a drug, THC, it should be legalized. Laws on marijuana put a burden on the United States. First, there are many more crimes being committed other than crimes evolving marijuana each year. According to Paul Rushman, more people are arrested for marijuana crimes than all violent
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John Finkbiner 12-12-11 Drugs and society 1. In the book, Strassman tries to illustrate through his clients the statement “these reports challenge our world view, and they raise the emotional intensity of debate: “Is it a dream? A hallucination? Or is it real?” “Where are these places? Inside or out?” in chapter 12, before introducing the different stories, Strassman states “Rarely did the DMT environment take center stage during someone’s trip” (p.176). There is no right way to answer those
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Legalizing Marijuana 1 Crystal N. Nichol Tiffany Davis March 5, 2012 Dying To Get High: Marijuana as Medicine People around the world are dying to get high, off the cannabis also known as marijuana to treat certain medical conditions, which is why marijuana is something that should be legally justified to treat specific pre existing medical conditions in all fifty states (Meltzer,2004). The controversial issue of legalizing marijuana for medical use is a worldwide concern, although
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According to “Marijuana: The Facts,” www.usdoj.gov, 2001. Mary and E. Williams reported in her article “Marijuana Is Harmful” she states that marijuana is harmful and addicting, the drug also has many short and long term effects like memory loss, anxiety weakened immune system and an increased risk of cancer respiratory diseases, and heart problems. Marijuana smokers are also more likely to do other illegal drugs. Smoking marijuana can also add to already serious ailments and is not recommended
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Kate McCarty Intro In the year of 2012, an amendment was passed, that local law enforcement and government officials predicted to cause more harm than help. Amendment 64 legalized marijuana in the states of Colorado and Washington for recreational sale and private usage (Amendment 64 Use And Regulation Of Marijuana, 2013). While many people grew excited about this new law because of their newfound freedom, others feared the adverse effects it could have on the states and their community. However
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