Rebuttal The legalization of marijuana has been a controversial topic for many years now. Do the pros of the legalization of marijuana outweigh the cons of the legalization of marijuana? I believe so. The fact is Marijuana legalization would have an abundance of positive effects for not only the U.S. but for the world as well. Cannabis is not a deadly plant. However some choose to argue that the crime rate would rise as of a result of the legalization of marijuana. However legalization of cannabis
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The Legalization of Marijuana Known for being a psychoactive substance, marijuana, which derives from the flowering tops of the cannabis plant, is the most commonly used drug in the western world (Marijuana-Tobacco Facts). Although the use, distribution, and procession of marijuana are illegal under U.S. federal law there have been over 20 states that have legalized the use and distribution of marijuana for medicinal purposes. Furthermore, Colorado and Washington State have even legalized the
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Name Course Name and Number Date Submitted Marijuana Legalization Marijuana, commonly known as bhang, weed, stone and pot is produced from the plant called Cannabis Sativa. It remains illegal in many countries while others are fighting to legalize it. Some states in the U.S.A such as Colorado and Washington have already won the battle to legalize marijuana yet in other African countries it remains illegal yet it is used as a drug (Earleywine 12). Marijuana is speculated to have many clinical trials
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media has not been kind to Mr. Moen, making him the start of an ethical controversy, but it has not changed his mind. The legalization of marijuana has effected Mr. Moen’s business decisions in the most drastic manner, opening up more opportunities and taking him in a whole new direction. The Role of Law in Business Since the legalization of marijuana in the state of Washington, former agent Moen has chosen to apply his expertise in the very industry he had spent his entire career fighting
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the influence” and “Drugs are bad for you”, for years. However, the debate to legalize marijuana in the United States is brought up constantly. Marijuana is known through media sources such as, in television, music, and movies. We are in today’s society where this drug is a debatable issue. I believe people who oppose having marijuana legalized haven’t viewed the debate and are judging invalid accusations. Marijuana can have an impact on America for many positive reasons. The reasons why I believe weed
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First, we will analyze the evolution of cannabis through American history. According to an article, ??????? in 1619 the first American law pertaining to marijuana was passed by the Virginia Assembly, which required every farmer to grow the plant (????). Fibers from the hemp plant were used in the production of ship sails, rope and clothing. Production continued through the Civil War in the years 1961-1965, but new imports and other domestic resources began to replace it. After the Mexican Revolution
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Mulliniks 1 Taylor Mulliniks Mr. Callis Composition 1 12 October 2011 Marijuana, the Healing Drug Despite common misconception, marijuana has been substantiated to increase the overall health of most users. Throughout history there has not been a single recorded death or illness from marijuana use alone. However, the herb has proven to cure, prevent, or relieve the symptoms of several diseases and disorders including: cancer, seizures, migraines, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, turrets, OCD
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Suzanne Lindholm PROS AND CONS OF MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION Legalization of marijuana is one of the biggest topics today. Is the legalization of marijuana a good thing both morally and financially? Are we even moving in the right direction by moving down the road to legalization? There are many good and bad reasons on both sides why marijuana should and should not be made legal. There are also the moral obligations to be considered in smoking marijuana. Let’s not forget about the possible economic
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Marijuana Education By Donna Minshew Since there is nothing we can do to stop the legalization of marijuana, we can at least begin to educate our youth and parents about the risk of marijuana poses on a still growing brain. We should also inform adult users about the dangers. (1) Now is a good time to stigmatize (to mark out or describe-as something bad) how marijuana effect both youth and adults, (2) Marijuana poses many health threats to our youth’s still developing brain. Steady use of
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Legalization of Marijuana Have you ever wondered if there is a natural medicine that can heal, help, and possibly cure people with irritable and deadly diseases? Well, there is a medicine; it’s an herb that is naturally grown from the Earth. Scientists have made discoveries leading back to 7,000 B.C.E. of this miscellaneous victor and its usage (Norml). The herb is called marijuana also known as pot, cannabis, weed, and God’s medicine in today’s society (Norml). Marijuana is a cannabinoid which
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