Should medical marijuana be made legal? There are many people who overlook the beneficial effects of marijuana. Society today would say that it is just a gateway drug that is only abused‚ but in reality marijuana is just misunderstood. There are many good uses that we can gain from this natural plant. Marijuana could be beneficial to the body‚ if used properly. There are countless legal proscription drugs and non-proscription drugs that are by far more dangerous than marijuana. Lastly‚ America
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Amphetamines should not be legalized. Nowadays the topic of legalizing some drugs is brought to discuss by many people. If we talk about marijuana‚ I will say that it is worth to consider. But as for amphetamines‚ which become a big problem in many countries‚ I don’t think they should be legalized. First of all‚ amphetamines have many bad effects. They are addictive and dangerous. They cause many health problems‚ both physical and mental‚ to the users. When using amphetamines‚ users develop
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The Reckoning I read The Reckoning by award-winning author David Halberstam. David Halberstam (April 10‚ 1934 – April 23‚ 2007) was an American journalist and historian‚ known for his early work on the Vietnam War‚ his work on politics‚ history‚ the Civil Rights Movement‚ business‚ media‚ American culture‚ and his later sports journalism. The Reckoning is the third book to a trilogy that Halberstam began with The Best and the Brightest and The Powers That Be. Powerfully
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by Skyler Sarmento Professor Brand ENC 1101 28 September 2013 Marijuana has been around since man was created. Our founding fathers grew and smoked cannabis frequently. It wasn’t until the 1900s marijuana became a problem‚ and was looked at negatively. Legalizing marijuana would prove to aid millions in the medical field and produce billions of dollars to stimulate our economy. Marijuana was very much legal back in the day‚ it wasn’t just legal it was one of the biggest agricultural
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for anything but what we are trying to achieve for ourselves. Today has become egocentric‚ much like Henry David Thoreau’s kind of egoism. However‚ it is no longer “when I compare myself with other men‚ it seems as if I were more favored by the gods than they‚” but rather “Hey brotato chip check out my new duds they’re way more cooler than yours.” Any kind of egoism is a detriment to those around you who wish also to succeed. At least today you can selectively listen to whatever kind of “brotato”
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These punishments are assigned depending on the type of offense committed. The more severe crimes such as murder or rape are those that impose definite prison sentences. To this day there are prisoners serving lengthy sentences for drug crimes. Marijuana‚ one of the least harmful of all illegal drugs should be legalized as one a way to free up needed prison space and secondly as a way to provide financial relief and revenue to our struggling economy. The figures produced could assist in contributing
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Legalizing Casino Gambling in Texas Persuasive Speech Outline Legalizing Casino Gambling in Texas Specific Purpose Statement: To persuade my class about why legalizing casino gambling in Texas is for the better. Thesis Statement: Legalizing casino gambling in the state of Texas would enhance society and will be beneficial for the entire state. Organizational Pattern: Problem-Solution Introduction I. Did you know that gambling generates more revenue than movies‚ spectator
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Drug use is widely regarded as one of the most serious health problems in our country today. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (2002) “an estimated 13.6 million Americans were current users of illicit drugs in 1998‚ meaning they used an illicit drug at least once during the 30 days prior to the interview. This represents 6.2% of the population 12 years old and older. An estimated 1.8 million (0.8%) Americans aged 12 and older were current users of
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prevent unprotected sex‚ and the spread of STDs. Another thing that legalizing prostitution will do for the prostitutes is that they could be employed by legitimate business people who may offer them benefits like medical insurance. This will benefit the prostitute and their families and make their lives a lot easier. It will also make it a lot easier for them to get the required medical checkups. One positive thing about legalizing prostitution for the government is that money will be save and maybe
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Pros and Cons of Marijuana Niki De Leon November 13‚ 2012 Fall 2012 English 110 section 14 Mr. Johnson In the early 1900s possession or intoxication of marijuana was considered illegal in the Untied States of America. Marijuana started to become the thing to do in the 1960s. In the mid 1970’s the use of marijuana declined; although‚ since the mid 1990s its use has been rising. Many states have passed laws allowing marijuana to be used for medical purposes. In the Untied States
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