The debate on the legalization of marijuana has been one of the many controversial discussions within the U.S. legal system. However‚ Marijuana is known to have numerous medicinal benefits and may even be the drug that can save California’s economy. In the past year‚ many medicinal benefits of marijuana have been discovered. Two scientists from the California Pacific Medical Center “found that a compound derived from marijuana could stop metastasis in many kinds of aggressive cancer” (Wilkey)
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companies wanted marijuana illegal because of plant hemp which can be used for rope papers clothing ect. US is the only industrialized nation not growing hemp. Marijuana was first outlawed in Utah after first Mormons disproved as they do alcohol‚ cigarettes and coffee and tea. Other states joined relating marijuana use to the life of jazz musicians. In Harry Anslinger ‘s(the 1st commissioner of federal Bureau of Narcotics 1938) testimony to congress he stated‚ “most marijuana smokers are Negros
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hand that many people are even considering legalization of one of the most used drugs‚ marijuana. The legalization of marijuana is a controversial issue that has been fought for and against for several decades. Marijuana is defined as a preparation made from the dried flower clusters and leaves of the cannabis plant‚ which is usually smoked or eaten to induce euphoria and to heal and soothe. (dictionalr.com) The first benefit to the legalization of marijuana would be the decreased spending on law
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The issue on legalizing marijuana is a very controversial topic in the U.S. and all around the world. This is an issue for the fact that some people are being denied medical treatments just because marijuana has been illegal and misunderstood for so long. For as long as anyone can remember medical and legal marijuana has been seen in the negative side of the news and bad opinions by the general population. In recent years people‚ local governments‚ and state governments in the United States have
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History of Marijuana “Marijuana has become a substance which has become part of American culture. Over sixty five million American’s either use it occasionally or regularly.” (Rosenthal‚ 1) The legalization of marijuana has been an incredibly controversial topic and has been debated many times over the years. Supporters of legalizing marijuana argue that it will greatly benefit our economy and that it isn’t any more harmful than cigarettes are or alcohol is. Many people feel as if marijuana is a gateway
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Kiersten Deemer Teacher Class 15 April 2013 Legalization of Marijuana Close to 100 million Americans claimed to use marijuana at some point in their lives‚ and 25 million within the past year (Normal). Marijuana is the most popular illegal drug used in the United States. The legalization of marijuana has caused much controversy in this country since around the 1970’s and the debate still continues to this day. Many argue that marijuana is a gateway drug and there are no benefits of this
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Drug Legalization Strong drug enforcement in the United States is correlated with the reduction in crime ‚ drug use‚ and drug addiction growth rates. The impact on tougher drug sanctions has been overshadowed by a myth that U.S. drug enforcement has become too lenient. This myth has been promoted by the multi-million dollar pro-drug legalization lobby‚ civil libertarians‚ and misguided academic researchers to the public with limited review and challenge. Attacks on drug enforcement
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FaybyshevPeriod 8-9 6/11/12“Legalization of Marijuana” Although to many it may seem as though marijuana is a harmful substance that poisons our nations youth‚ marijuana has the potential to open many new doors in economics‚ medicine‚ security and more. Marijuana should not be as easy to obtain as walking into a convenience store and buying a pack of gum. However‚ the use of cannabis should be a choice left up to responsible people of age who can make their own wise decisions. Marijuana should be extremely
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Medical marijuana is a form of marijuana that is given to people who need or use marijuana for medical reasons. Medical marijuana is illegal in some states of America‚ or legal with rules to it. Medical marijuana is used to treat several serious illnesses‚ behaviors‚ and disabilities of people all around the world. It is less harmful than alcohol‚ cigarettes‚ and some pharmaceuticals. There are some myths about marijuana that people believe are true. Medical marijuana should be legalized in every
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