Samantha Sandoval 26 October 2012 Should Gay Marriage be Legal? Same sex marriage is an issue that many people stand against; it is against the church’s teachings of morality. Others also see homosexuality in general as a trend and a choice. Although those are some beliefs it has been proven through science that homosexuality is not a choice. Often time’s people look past the fact that by not allowing gay marriage they are taking away human rights‚ and though a same sex couple may be in a very
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rapidly becoming a social norm. As time goes by‚ it is becoming part of our everyday lives‚ even though there are many people that oppose it. Americans should take the time to understand the importance of making gay marriage legal in California. Legalizing gay marriage doesn’t threaten the honor of “traditional” marriage‚ it promotes equality and prevents discrimination‚ and it helps unite couples legally and not just religiously. Same-sex marriage doesn’t threaten the honor of “traditional” marriage
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them watch those television shows. Parents should apply‚ even if by force‚ the rules to gambling. Don’t gamble unless you know the odds are in your favor. Gambling occurs every single day‚ everywhere. The state should take advantage of this by legalizing gambling and taxing it. Do we really need more criminals? No‚ we need more revenue. If we tax individuals that already illegally gamble‚ the state would have made millions in taxes. There already are poker‚ baccarat‚ black jack‚ and machine
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Legalism and Marijuana People have been smoking marijuana for thousands of years while also using hemp for everything from fabric to make clothes and other items. Unfortunately‚ Harry J. Anslinger with a bit of power and enough determination decided pot was evil and addictive. The struggle continues to this day to overcome the lies about marijuana (“Marijuana (Weed) History and Facts”). There are many benefits to legalizing marijuana and the government should take advantage of it. Marijuana is even
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Thesis Marijuana is a substance that has become very much a part of American culture. Nearly 65 million Americans have either used it occasionally or regularly. The use of marijuana hit mainstream America about thirty years ago and it has been accepted by a large segment of society ever since (Rosenthal 16). The debate on whether this substance should be legalized or not remains a very hot topic today. Despite government efforts to isolate and eliminate its use‚ it is clear that the use
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The Criminalization of Marijuana Corry Countryman ENG 210 Mrs. Rippard November 18‚ 2010 The issue of criminalization of marijuana in the United States is becoming a big one. Marijuana was first federally prohibited in 1937‚ when very few Americans had even heard of what it was. To this day‚ there are between 95 to 100 million Americans admitting that they have tried using marijuana before. Out of these‚ 15 million of them said that they have used within the last month. In addition
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Marijuana Legalization: Is America losing the drug war? (Name Omitted) Abstract America is losing the war on drugs. The time has come for a serious change in marijuana-related policy. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug‚ and is also the least harmful. It is arguably less harmful than alcohol or cigarettes. The federal legalization of marijuana can be achieved by modeling policies that already exist in several states in this country‚ namely California. The federal government stands
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Look at the Ethics of Marijuana Legalization Martha Hays SOC120: Introduction to Ethics and Social Responsibility Instructor Michelle Gardener March 18‚ 2013 A Look at the Ethics of Marijuana Legalization The topic that I am writing my paper on is legalizing marijuana. The topic of legalizing marijuana is controversial and often debated. In this paper I will discuss the ethical issues that come up on both sides of the issue as well as my own personal opinion. With marijuana legalization being
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I personally disagree that young teens should be sentenced life in prison without parole‚ because their teenage brains haven’t reach the maturity level like adults. They will not have the help they need to become a changed man behind bars. No whatsoever education will be provided for them once their incarcerated. Majority of the Juveniles become violent‚because of the environment they live in. That why experts Disagree on these statement as well. Over the past
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States has had strict laws against the use and distribution of marijuana since 1937. (The Union‚ Brett Harvey) Federal and state laws on medicinal marijuana are very different from each other. Cannabis has a lot of health benefits‚ this is the reason California was the first state to legalize it for medicinal purposes. (How weed won the west‚ Kevin Booth) People in America have been getting arrested for the use and possession of marijuana since it was outlawed. Charlie Lynch was one of those people
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