Matthew Renahan November 30‚ 2014 Provey Final Paper The Blunt Truth Marijuana‚ weed‚ pot‚ dope: whatever you may call it‚ has brought much controversy over its legalization. To say that marijuana has been given a bad rap over the past few decades is an understatement. Tina Simpson‚ executive director of Drug-Free America‚ is a perfect example of the people whom give marijuana an awful reputation. The way Simpson speaks of marijuana makes it seem like a horrible drug‚ and that people
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have already legalized marijuana‚ therefore‚ cons and pros would not be uncommon with handling such an important matter. While many states are continuing debating to legalize marijuana‚ two have legalized marijuana for recreational use. Colorado and Washington State could only pass the law for proposition 19 is a law that legalizes marijuana in a state for recreational use (Marijuana legalization loses‚ but proponents say fight not over). “Even under national alcohol prohibition‚ which unlike the
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Many issues face America but some create great debates among its citizens‚ for instance‚ the legalization of marijuana. There has been a great argument for years to legalize marijuana. Some believe that it should not become legal and some believe that it should but let’s be realistic‚ legalizing marijuana will cause many problems in this world. Legalizing marijuana could cause users to become addicted‚ cause mental health problems‚ and cause a huge threat to our environment Marijuana can become
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A story in a 1994 issue of AIDS Weekly had city councilwoman Christin Kehoe on record saying‚ "We support the medicinal use of marijuana" (Kehoe 16). The proposed resolution for the government to legalize the plant states‚ "marijuana can be a drug of ’necessity’ in the treatment of glaucoma‚ cancer‚ AIDS‚ and multiple sclerosis. The Public Services and Safety Committee heard testimony from cancer and glaucoma patients who said‚ "marijuana lessens
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this article is a way that pro-legalization leaders could use this new strategy to help their cause. A way to do this would be to show that there are average Americans who could have a say in this debate and not just stoners. Peterson‚ Bo. "Legal Pot in South Carolina? DonÂt Hold Your Breath." The Post and Courier. The Post and Courier‚ 13 Nov. 2012. Web. 28 Feb. 2013. Summary: This article draws support from unions and civil rights advocates in the Charleston area. These groups all agree that
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version of “Big Tobacco.” Already‚ private holding groups and financiers have raised millions of start-up dollars to promote businesses that will sell marijuana and marijuana-related merchandise. Marijuana food and candy‚ with names such as “Ring Pots” and “Pot Tarts‚” are being marketed to children and are already responsible for a growing number of marijuana-related ER visits. [i] Marijuana vending machines‚ containing products such as marijuana brownies and candies‚ are popping up across the country
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1996 and after that there were several states that followed California’s example and allowed the use of marijuana for only medical purposes. Since then marijuana has been a topic that many people have argued about either to use it as a medicine or legalize it for recreational use. Colorado and Washington were
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BCOM/275 10/08/2012 Should We Legalize Marijuana Should Marijuana be legalize is one of the top debated issues in the United States. This issue has many people concerned why it should and why it should not be legalize. Marijuana is an herb mostly grown in South American countries and illegally smuggled in to United States. Pot is the most commonly used drug in America. The attempt to federally legalize marijuana has been going on for years. Today‚ the debate to legalize cannabis has become stronger
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Although there have been many false statements about Marijuana‚ the truths are steadily starting to reemerge. Unfortunately‚ these truths are under heavy criticism due to the stereotypical view of what people view as the typical “pot smoker. The view of the typical “pot smoker” are what lead to these false statements. Marijuana should be Legalized because of its medicinal purposes and its effect on the economy. There are some myths about Marijuana‚ but I am here to educate and show both sides of
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Title: Legalization of Marijuana in the U.S Thesis Statement: I think if the United States were to legalize marijuana in the 21st century‚ would it lead to a decrease in crime and create a stimulus for the economy. I am going to show that the taxpayers are forced to pay billions of dollars to prosecute‚ and incarcerate people for having marijuana. If marijuana were legal and regulated (like alcohol and tobacco) this money‚ plus tax revenues from marijuana sales could be used for other purposes
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