Alicia Hall Emily Pasmore English II 12/04/2014 The Legalization of Marijuana The time has come to alter the way people understand marijuana and its effects. Marijuana‚ which is legal in some states for recreational‚ therapeutic and pharmaceutical purposes‚ should be legalized in all states because it is safer than legal prescriptions‚ alcohol‚ and tobacco‚ and it would bring a lot of income for the state and federal governments‚ but there do need to be some restrictions established. Some of the
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A pro of legalizing marijuana‚ that is great‚ are helping keep drug dealers off the streets. What I call corruption of the streets. It would keep many of people out of jail and it would also be an effective step in curbing drug related violence. According to Caulkins‚ (Sullum)‚ “Tens of thousands of marijuana distributors are in prison”. Drug dealers are a major problem in today’s society. If marijuana were to be legalized it would take illegal drug dealers off the streets and into things more
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I say we should legalize gambling in Hawaii. First of all‚ it would drastically increase Hawaii’s revenue and flow of tourism. Hawaii is already mainly dependent on tourism for incoming revenue. Some claim that crime might rise‚ but crime is there regardless of any laws‚ in any city‚ state‚ or country one might reside in. The state could utilize some of the vastly refined revenues to amplify law enforcement. This will help combat any criminal activity. A good defense is a strong offense.
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Reasons for Legalizing Marijuana Abstract Marijuana can be used by the public for many purposes. Medicine is an important part of our lives and marijuana has been tested to cure cancerous cells as well as help people with their epilepsy. Using marijuana for medical purposes is one major aspect that people should take into consideration for legalizing it. Marijuana’s market has also been brought to many people’s attention because it has been poised to grow faster than smart
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Marijuana Policy Group‚ is based on two years of sales numbers from the state of Colorado. It measured both the direct effects of legalization including close to $1 billion in retail sales in 2015 and the industry’s spillover effects on the Colorado economy. These indirect impacts of marijuana legalization came from increased demand on local goods and services: growers rent warehouse space and purchase sophisticating lighting and irrigation equipment‚ for instance. Marijuana retailers similarly rely
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has been criminalized for enough generations to make it a fear or pride issue in the minds of the lawmakers and the voting public. The Federal government may have just kept it a schedule one drug because it has been one for so long‚ but‚ to legalize it at the federal level instead of various states legalizing it could create new wealth and give our country back its financial independence. However this will only really be effective if it is done on a federal level or our country will keep fighting
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that it will reduce crime‚ reduce illegal immigration as well as increase tax revenue. This essay will attempt to examine all three of these factors but also investigate other factors that legalizing Marijuana will benefit. Firstly Legalizing Marijuana may increase tax revenue and consequently increase the number of jobs. California already earns around 14 billion dollars a year and it is estimated that legalizing Marijuana could generate between $1.5 to $1.4 (from taxing the drug) in revenue
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controversial topics of the twenty-first century is the legalization of marijuana. You most likely know something about the drug and have your own opinion about it whether you smoke it or not. You may recall people telling you that drugs are bad and warning you to stay away from them. You may also remember the D.A.R.E. program. You probably didn’t know why they would say drugs are bad‚ but listened to your authority figures anyway. According to Procon.org‚ marijuana has been used since about 2900
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Legalizing Marijuana is Wrong Felicia Bailey July 29‚ 2013 SOC120 Introduction to Ethics & Social Responsibility Professor: Justin Harrison Legalizing Marijuana is Wrong Marijuana is a plant that is known by many different names such as cannabis‚ weed‚ pot‚ and grass just to name a few. It is known as a plant that is used for medical purposes as well as for recreational use for people all over the world. There are many different views on whether or not marijuana should be legalized
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collection of outstanding debts. In other to prevent account overdue an organization should provide its customers with alternative payment methods. Availability of payment option help customers to choose a convenient payment method that suit them and reduces their account
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