Legalization of Marijuana: Risky or Beneficial? Tammy Russ COM/156 January 15‚ 2012 Dierdre McKee Legalization of Marijuana A random telephone poll conducted by CBS News in October 2011 revealed that 77% of those polled believe that doctors should be allowed to prescribe marijuana for serious illnesses. This compares to 65% just one year prior (ProCon.org‚ 2011). Popular opinion that marijuana should be legalized for medicinal purposes is shifting as the positive aspects of enacting
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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 also a valid taxable good that we could take advantage of to
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Legalization of Marijuana The most common used drug that is illegal. It is considered a gateway drug. It is a plant that contains THC. When inhaled some effects are a relaxed feeling‚ increased appetite‚ paranoia‚ and etc. You can cook it by extracting the THC into oil and cooking food with it‚ Such as brownies‚ cookies‚ even fried chicken. I am talking about Marijuana. Why is Marijuana illegal?‚ But yet alcohol and tobacco is legal and might I add taxed . There are two sides to the legalization
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Legalization of Prostitution The purpose of this paper is to focus on the vastly contentious issue of the legalization of prostitution. Within this subject I will consider both arguments for legalizing prostitution‚ as well as arguments against. My paper will begin with a brief summary of the appealing nature of the industry while considering the positives of the subject; including specific facts and studies that support the legalization of prostitution as beneficial. My paper will then continue
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Legalization of Marijuana--Don’t do it! Legalization of marijuana has been a hot political topic for many years. Some states have legalized medical marijuana. Others are considering following the example of those 18 states. A few of the 18 states that have already legalized medical marijuana are considering moving beyond to the legalization of recreational marijuana. Many people have conflicting ideas about the legalization of marijuana. Some would argue against public smoking because of the foul
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marijuana usage is wrong. But those who think this must go against their beliefs. If this is a force that is unstoppable‚ then why try to stop it? The legalization of marijuana will benefit New Jersey and our country as a whole. The economic status of New Jersey is atrocious. There have been several suggestions to attend to this problem‚ one being the legalization of marijuana. Colorado and Washington are the only states that have taken action by legalizing the drug. They have taken advantage of what has
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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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operate in brothels‚ or are escorts. Street prostitution is exactly that: prostitution on the street. Whether or not prostitution is seen as moral does not change the fact that it can be helpful to community revenue. There are many benefits to the legalization of prostitution. First of all‚ it does not have to be outdoor‚ or street prostitution. Indoor prostitution
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Persuasive Essay on Marijuana Legalization Javier A. Ocasio COMM/215 Essentials of College Writing 1/29/2015 Nicole Svee Magann Persuasive Essay on Marijuana Legalization Introduction Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States. Mainly people think of marijuana of the dirty drug out on the street‚ when actually marijuana has been proven to help people medically. Drugs are not a new subject in this world‚ but as technology advances‚ new uses for them are found. Cannabis
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Legalization of Medical Marijuana A proposal to the public Marijuana was first used in 2737 B.C for medical purposes by the Chinese for things like rheumatism‚ gout‚ and malaria. Though it was also used recreationally by ancient cultures‚ it was known more for its medicinal purposes. In 1545 the Spanish brought marijuana to the New World. In 1611 the English introduced marijuana in Jamestown‚ where it soon became a major cash crop alongside tobacco and was grown as a source of fiber. It was in
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