Majority like Marijuana It was legal once‚ so why is it illegal now? Studies show that cannabis is the least harmful drug known in existence with a death rate per year of zero. At the bottom of the list the reason most people think it’s a harmful drug is because of it being illegal and the rumours that have conspired over the years. But what are the facts? Why is the Australian government allowing products so harmful such as cigarettes to be made in Australia? Why are people getting jail
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Rachel Neverdal Professor Otoo English 091 26 January 2015 Marijuana: The Gateway to A Better Life There has been much debate on whether or not marijuana should be legalized in the United States. Marijuana has been used for centuries in numerous cultures for various reasons. The Romans and Greeks used it for its medicinal properties and the Scythians and Indians used in their spiritual ceremonies. Even the Persian founder of Sufism‚ who struggled with depression until discovering the plant
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Persuasive Essay on Marijuana Legalization Javier A. Ocasio COMM/215 Essentials of College Writing 1/29/2015 Nicole Svee Magann Persuasive Essay on Marijuana Legalization Introduction Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States. Mainly people think of marijuana of the dirty drug out on the street‚ when actually marijuana has been proven to help people medically. Drugs are not a new subject in this world‚ but as technology advances‚ new uses for them are found. Cannabis
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T-TH 9:30 10:50 class December 6‚ 2007 Mary Jane the Great The debate over the legalization of marijuana has been one of the most controversial issues ever to occur in the United States. Its use as a medicine has existed for thousands of years in many countries worldwide. Marijuana should be legalized for several reasons. First‚ the government could earn money from taxes on its sale. There would be more money for our country and less money ford the drug dealers. It also has medical purposes
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Many of the topics addressed in high school social studies and history classes are controversial. That’s because much of our Canadian past is‚ unfortunately‚ unpleasant and controversial. Planning is therefore integral. Teaching sensitive issues should not be a pedagogical minefield‚ rather it should be viewed by teachers as a portal to critical thinking. Research indicates that exploring controversial issues in high school helps students informed and more active democratic citizens‚ have confidence
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off with this very controversial topic of legalizing marijuana is sure to stir up a lot of different areas and emotions. Not only is this a huge part of some stoner’s lives but it is some of the biggest news on television right now. Different states have different thoughts‚ every American has different beliefs and no one will listen to both sides! Everyone knows the basic facts on legalizing marijuana but have you real considered both sides of the argument? To begin‚ Marijuana is Cleary as drug
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support that marijuana should be legalized. Specific Purpose: At the end of my presentation‚ my audience will be encouraged to support that marijuana should be legalized. Central Idea: Marijuana in its natural form should become legalized. Its illegalization began with false claims from the government‚ made taxpayers foolishly waste billions on the war on drugs‚ and prevented a drug that would have been otherwise praised for its medical value become despised. Introduction I. Marijuana‚ the devil’s
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LP3.2 Assignment: Draft #1 I have been working on an essay for my composition class. Naturally‚ I had to write about marijuana! Marijuana is a very honest and controversial issue in society today. Many have been slanderous claims have been made about cannabis in recent history‚ the truths are slowly starting to come forward. There is so much criticism due to the stereotypical view of what people view as "pot smoker". America thinks that "pot smokers" is the lazy and unmotivated kids of our generation
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The trade of marijuana represents a loss of income of billions of dollars in taxes for both the states and the federal government. Thus‚ some people are advocating for the legalization of the use of marijuana especially in this period of crisis. This legalization would go against established morals and cultural beliefs that are ingrained in the American society. Besides‚ this subject also brings back a recurrent debate on whether it is the federal government or the state that has the right under
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Morgan Glass Mrs. Edwards 11 Honors‚ Block 4 2 March 2015 Controversial Issue Essay Bullying is a reoccurring issue for children and young people that go through it every day at school‚ or out of school. Bullying encompasses a wide range of malicious aggressive behaviors‚ including physical violence‚ verbal mockery‚ threats‚ ostracism‚ and rumors spread either orally or by other means of communication‚ such as the internet (“Bullying”). It may rise as a response to low self-esteem‚ loss of confidence
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