Legalizing Marijuana in New Mexico Michael Black South University Abstract The use of marijuana all over the world has sparked a heated debate on how the drug should be used and whether it should be legalized or not. Although marijuana is legalized in a few states across the world‚ there are some states that are still sceptical about its usage given the numerous side effects that
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destruction". Marijuana is a green or gray mixture of dried‚ shredded flowers and leaves of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa that is typically smoked but can mixed and cooked in food. It contains the mind altering chemical THC or tetrahydrocannabinol. Marijuana looks like a mixture of dried leaves‚ sticks and flowers. It can range in color from green to brown. There are over two hundred names for the drug; weed‚ Mary Jane‚ and pot are some of the most popular ones. Long-term marijuana abuse can lead
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Marijuana has multiple benefits that can be observed so far that could be used to help better society. To begin did you know that in the year 2014 there were nearly 1 million people arrested for possession of marijuana alone (Drug Policy Alliance)? We have also seen lowering crime rate trends with the legalization of marijuana in Colorado(New schools‚ less crime). Marijuana also has the ability to replace several over the counter prescription medication (Stonercookbook). Marijuana so far is
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Jennifer Hall Legalization of Marijuana (Short Essay) POL201: American National Government Instructor: Saundra McDavid January 11‚ 2015 The legalization of medical marijuana is a current policy issue that has caused much tension between the different levels of government‚ as well as between the state and local agencies. This public policy has caused much conflict because of the various aspects of it such as legalization for medical use‚ the decriminalization of marijuana; and the many
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Good morning honourable chairperson‚ judges‚ audience members‚ and of course‚ our most worthy opponents. I am side proposition’s second speaker‚ here to enforce our belief in the legalization of marijuana in Canada. Again‚ we whole heartedly support this resolution. In my speech today‚ I will elaborate upon side proposition’s contentions‚ which prove why this resolution must stand. I will also discuss the affirmative plan. However‚ before I do this‚ it is necessary that I point out and clash with
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Legalization of Marijuana Thesis: Legalizing marijuana can bring many benefits to different groups in today’s society. I. Legalizing marijuana can benefit the government. a. Can generate $8.7 billion in federal and state tax revenue annually. b. Money can be used towards education. c. Could help create jobs II. Legalizing Marijuana can bring health benefits a. Can treat and prevent glaucoma. b. Can help control epileptic seizures. c. Stops cancer from spreading. III. Legalizing marijuana can lower
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Abstract Marijuana is the people’s drug of choice; it’s the most popular drug of all the drugs. Made famous in movies (Cheech and Chong)‚ hit an all-time boom in the 60’s when smoke to rebel against law enforcement. It is popular even though it is illegal in the United States; I explain in this paper why we should take advantage of its popularity and help our struggling economy. How we can use the way Amsterdam regulates its recreational marijuana‚ and implement it in the United States. Violence
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The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis (SWH) states that there is a systematic relationship between the grammatical categories of the language a person speaks and how that person both understands the world and behaves in it. (Wikipedia) The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis was created by two American linguists‚ Edward Sapir and his student Edward Lee Whorf‚ in the early 1930s. It is considered to be a mould language theory‚ which represents language as a mould in terms of which thought categories are cast. (Bruner et
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Huffin and Puffin Would you rather have a loved one that is an alcoholic or one that smoked marijuana? Marijuana has been around since 1930 and even then it was illegal. We have been getting stoned since then for medical reason or just for the fun of it. That smoking marijuana can be good for your health. With the recreational use of marijuana and that means people will be able to go to shop that sell it and be able to buy it for any use that they have.Then go home or wherever and smoke it freely
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In the recent election‚ marijuana was legalized in many different states including California. This legalization will only affect our communities negatively because people will over-consume this drug and will create dangerous environments for everyone around them. Legalizing marijuana will create more chaos in communities because more people are able to purchase it and will educe irrational and even violent behavior. Additionally‚ only people over the age of 21 can purchase the drug‚ but teenagers
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