ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA Prepared for MGMT 2200-014 Written Business Communication Prepared by: April 14‚ 2013 Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 5 Background 5 Purpose 5 Findings 5 Economic benefits of legalization 5 Economic detriments of legalization 6 U.S. comparison to other countries 7 Conclusions
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Marijuana Legalization Affecting Crime/DUIs Legalization of Marijuana has been a major concern to the society as people argue that it increases the rates of DUI crime. However‚ this is a mare assumption that lacks substantial prove. The government allocates a large percentage of its budget to the fight against distribution and consumption of Marijuana. Kilmer (3) argues that legalization of Marijuana enables the government to diverge the same funds to other developmental sectors. In states where
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Spanish brought marijuana to the New World. It was introduced in Jamestown in 1611‚ where it became a major commercial crop grown as an innocent source of fiber (specifically‚ hemp). By 1927‚ the production and possession of marijuana had been outlawed throughout the United States‚ causing a prohibition that is still in effect 80 years later. Since then‚ the world has seen the violent rise of drug cartels and the high price of fighting illegal marijuana use (Narconon). Marijuana should be legalized
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in the USA is that of the legalization of marijuana. This controversial topic is on the minds of our entire country. Whether or not to legalize marijuana has been a nation wide debate for years. In this informative speech I will be discussing only facts and opinions. Opinions and facts will come from organizations such as The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws‚ Marijuana Legalization Organization and the Drug Policy Alliance. Marijuana Legalization is an issue because there are
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other names‚ its proper name is Marijuana which is made by the Cannabis plant. To the eyes of many‚ smoking pot is dangerous and immoral. To the users‚ it could be the opposite. It is illegal today‚ which is a topic discussed among a wide variety of people today in the US‚ and even the world. Many people believe that it should be legalized for a wide variety of purposes. Those who are opposed‚ feel it’s too dangerous to be put on the market. The legalization of marijuana is discussed about in all parts
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The Economic Benefits of the Legalization of Marijuana Crimes related to marijuana have gotten out of control in our society. With more than 750‚000(MPP.org) people arrested annually on charges related to marijuana it’s clear that a change needs to occur. A clear choice would be to crack down on the sale and manufacture of marijuana‚ but the smarter choice would be to legalize it. There are many economic benefits to the legalization of marijuana. The economic benefits that producers
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Medical Marijuana Legalization and Controversy Emily Gilbert COM/170 February 15‚ 2013 Dr. Mary Morriss University of Phoenix Medical Marijuana Legalization and Controversy Legalization of Marijuana has become a controversy in the United States. Medical marijuana has many benefits although recreational marijuana cannot yet be controlled. Many important medical improvements will be gained when marijuana is legal. There will be a time‚ within the near future‚ when it is legal federally
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Marijuana otherwise called cannabis is a plant and herb that contains psychotropic fixings and THC that is most usually utilized as a drug . For quite a long time this medication/drug has been used medicinally by various cultures and societies around the world. It has been utilized for different restorative purposes for the treatment of ceaseless torments‚ asthma‚ headaches and numerous different diseases and cancers.Each day 6‚000 people try marijuana for the first time. There has been an ongoing
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Debate on Legalization By: University of Iowa Abstract There is an ongoing debate on the legalization of marijuana. It has been going on for over 75 years and will continue to be debated even if it gets legalized. There are many supporters for each‚ with those for legalization taking a slight advantage in recent years. Advocates for legalization rely on the medicinal value and the economic benefits that legalization would entail. There are so many benefits of marijuana that are often overlooked
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In the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada‚ marijuana is currently recognized as a Schedule 2 controlled substance. This restricts and limits the many medicinal and industrial applications of Cannabis.Upon legalization‚ many Canadian healthcare patients will find themselves with a potentially life-altering form of alternative medicine. Many former test patients with various diseases and illnesses have reported improved quality of life‚ by way of increased appetite‚ consistent pain relief
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