The Lesser of Two Evils
Raymond Rangel
Mr. Derek Williams
Eng100-505
7/09/2013
Persuasive Essay The Lesser Of Two Evils Being a responsible adult is no longer about a matter whether your child does his or her chores. It’s about making tough decision that will shape his or her future when it comes down to the two evils: marijuana and cigarettes. Marijuana hinders a child from reaching its full potential, mentally, physically, and emotionally. As a parent we have the responsibility to fight to secure a positive future for our children and the world they grow up in. Teenagers and young adults who use marijuana on a regular basis are be damaging their brains in ways they are not intending. Research shows that regular marijuana use increases the chance that a teenager will develop mental health problems later in life. Scientist have uncovered that 4 out of 10 teenagers who smoke marijuana on a regular basis will develop some sort of psychosis and schizophrenia by the time they are 50 yrs. old. Furthermore, a larger medical studies show reveals that teenagers who smoke marijuana have social development problems throughout their lives. In some states, teenagers who in possess cigarettes can be fined and required to do community service. Possession of marijuana will defiantly have legal repercussions. In South Carolina first time offenders in possession of cigarettes by a teenager is a small fine and community service for first time offender. Marijuana is illegal and is a misdemeanor no matter what age for first time offenders’ .second time offenders will have a mandatory sentence. The Government has made it clear that they will prosecute to the full extent of the law, anyone carrying anything over and ounce as sales and distribution mandatory minimum sentence. As a parent I believe the lesser the two evils is cigarettes, which its own problems. Studies have shown that 3 out of 10
Mr. Derek Williams
Eng100-505
7/09/2013
Persuasive Essay The Lesser Of Two Evils Being a responsible adult is no longer about a matter whether your child does his or her chores. It’s about making tough decision that will shape his or her future when it comes down to the two evils: marijuana and cigarettes. Marijuana hinders a child from reaching its full potential, mentally, physically, and emotionally. As a parent we have the responsibility to fight to secure a positive future for our children and the world they grow up in. Teenagers and young adults who use marijuana on a regular basis are be damaging their brains in ways they are not intending. Research shows that regular marijuana use increases the chance that a teenager will develop mental health problems later in life. Scientist have uncovered that 4 out of 10 teenagers who smoke marijuana on a regular basis will develop some sort of psychosis and schizophrenia by the time they are 50 yrs. old. Furthermore, a larger medical studies show reveals that teenagers who smoke marijuana have social development problems throughout their lives. In some states, teenagers who in possess cigarettes can be fined and required to do community service. Possession of marijuana will defiantly have legal repercussions. In South Carolina first time offenders in possession of cigarettes by a teenager is a small fine and community service for first time offender. Marijuana is illegal and is a misdemeanor no matter what age for first time offenders’ .second time offenders will have a mandatory sentence. The Government has made it clear that they will prosecute to the full extent of the law, anyone carrying anything over and ounce as sales and distribution mandatory minimum sentence. As a parent I believe the lesser the two evils is cigarettes, which its own problems. Studies have shown that 3 out of 10