Cannabis Legalization Despite over seventy years of criminal prohibition‚ cannabis‚ also known as marijuana‚ has become very popular among Americans. Studies show that over 102 million Americans (41 percent of the U.S.) have used the substance in their lifetime (Drehle). Cannabis contains anti-inflammatory‚ anti-oxidant‚ and anti-cancer compounds. These are all compounds that fight off disease within the body (7). It has been proven that marijuana has many positive affects on human health. If
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The use of marijuana as a medical option has a controversy not only to the medical community but to the public as well. The government has enacted its war on drugs for years now and still places marijuana as a schedule 1 drug even when there are numerous studies that prove it to be beneficial. Marijuana in natural form is known as Cannabis sativa. Cannabis has been around for many years‚ dating back to 28th Century as well as to the Egyptians. The use of marijuana before the 20th century is well
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Legislature of Legalization Medicinal Legalization of Marijuana For many years now‚ there has been great controversy surrounding the illegal drug marijuana. Its widespread use since the Vietnam War has caused many people to speak for and against marijuana and its uses. However‚ in the recent past‚ a completely new controversy has arisen surrounding the use of marijuana: its medical benefits. After years of give and take‚ it is time for us to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. This is not
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I believe that marijuana should be legalized in the United States because there are so many cancer and aids patients dealing with pain on a daily basis. You will learn about how money would be saved‚ the tax on marijuana‚ the decrease on crime‚ testimonies that I have found‚ and my prediction on this situation. Legalization of marijuana is highly heated and controversial issue that we have in this world today. Data shows that fifty five percent of American believe that marijuana should continue
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Natural law theory The origins of morality are grounded in values associated with good‚ bad‚ right or wrong. There are many theories of morality that are objective. One of those theories is the natural law theory. The natural law theory holds that God has endowed nature with a set of physical and moral laws. A human being can only be moral if he or she adheres to God’s moral laws. These values and moral principles can be recognized by studying the natural order of things. Natural law is
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“Marijuana is quite possibly the finest of intoxicants. It has been scientifically proven‚ for decades‚ to be much less harmful to the body than alcohol when used on a regular basis.” These words were spoken by Nick Offerman. There is much controversy on the legalization of marijuana‚ but it should be nationwide. Marijuana should be legalized in all 50 states because of its medical effects‚ low harm compared to legal substances‚ and would allow the government more money. Clearly‚ marijuana is
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English 11 10 October 2013 Pro Marijuana Legalization Interview On January 10th‚ I interview Dr. Hanya Barth‚ founder of Compassionate Health Options‚ a group of 11 wellness counseling facilities located throughout Northern California‚ about marijuana legalization. “Mrs. Hanya‚ first of all‚ I appreciate you a lot for giving me a little time to speak with me” “I am glad to.” Responded Dr. Hanya. “What do you believe would happen to the war on drugs if marijuana would be legalized?” I asked
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Participation in Government Proposed Solution #1 Legalization of Medical Marijuana There are many “haters” and many supporters of the legalization of medical marijuana. It’s a very arguable topic‚ but in reality it’s all on how people really view it. My viewpoint is that in the United States of America adults should be allowed to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if a physician recommends it. The “haters” are always going to hate. Regardless‚ it’s considered a drug. But do they
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There currently exists a great debate concerning Legalization of marijuana. Many people are against the idea‚ but there are a number of people who fight for the idea to legalize Marijuana. The people that try to Legalize Marijuana use two major arguments in their effort to have marijuana legalized. First‚ which is by far the biggest argument is that marijuana has a significant medical use. The second is that marijuana does not cause harm to those that smoke it. Both of these arguments can be easily
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Michele Sanchez ENC1101 Professor Goldberg December 15‚ 2014 Legalization of Medical Marijuana My father is a diabetic and is currently a medical marijuana patient in California due to his poor eating habits. He was prescribed medical marijuana to lower and control his insulin level. In a multicenter collaboration‚ researchers found that regular marijuana use was associated with better blood sugar control in diabetics‚ according to an Elsevier press release (Rizk‚ par.2). The team was able to
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