Prostitution is outlawed in most parts of America. It is however permitted in some rural counties whereby licensed brothels are allowed to operate under stringent regulations. Keeping prostitution illegal perpetuates an unequal and unsafe system that tends to exploit and stigmatize sex workers. Legalizing prostitution can be profitable and good for public health. If prostitution is legalized‚ they will pay taxes which would be a huge revenue gain to the county governments. Prostitutes especially
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The debate on the legalization of marijuana has been a longstanding issue. In the article‚ “What Science Says About Marijuana” by Philip M. Boffey‚ Boffey addresses why marijuana should be legalized. The main ideas address are that no one can die from an overdose with marijuana and that marijuana is not potent and addictive like heroin or tobacco. Although it can decrease one’s performance and cause symptoms of bronchitis‚ it does not have any major health issue and has no connection to causing cancer
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is obvious that for years marijuana has been misconceived as a harmless drug. Contrary to popular opinion marijuana should not be legalized. Though benefits like tax revenue and medical use are tempting arguments‚ marijuana is not worth the adverse destruction it causes. Marijuana is addictive‚ permitting it will lead to the legalization of other dangerous drugs‚ and it causes permanent physical and brain damage. However‚ to properly discredit the myths about marijuana we must first display the facts
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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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Communication 4 January 2012 Should Marijuana be legalized in the United States of America? Marijuana “is a greenish-gray mixture of the dried‚ shredded leaves‚ stems‚ seeds‚ and flowers of Cannabis sativa- the hemp plant” (NIDA “What is Marijuana?”). It is the most widely used illegal drug in America according to the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and was the only drug used by more than half of all drug users (NIDA “What is Marijuana?”). Marijuana is most commonly smoked in the form
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have learn in Sociology. I think legalization and decriminalization of marijuana is one of the worse action taken in 21st century from our country. I feel like the government legalize this to benefit from it by trying to get the drug money. By legalizing and decriminalizing it‚ more job will be created. However‚ I honestly think it the worse that ever happen to America beside wars. I still do not understand how could you legalize a drug that could kill our brain cells and lower our IQ test. I do understand
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strongly believe that marriage makes the world go round. It is the happiness to both couples ( at least for starters). And it completely sacrifices the single lives of both couples. This single life is more often than not missed by both of them‚ that is why there is a presence of a little bit of resentment. I believe that it has been the case ever since marriage and commitment is invented. Commitment is a big thing and as cliché as it may possibly sound‚ commitment is big responsibility. It does entail
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McQuade Ms. Niespodziany English 10-2 9 May 2013 Should Marijuana be Illegal? Cannabis Sativa is a Schedule 1 controlled substance. This drug has been known to treat and even cure certain diseases. This drug is also known as Marijuana. Marijuana gives the user a relaxed and sleepy side effect. This is one of the many side effects of this drug. Marijuana has many beneficial side effects and also many grave side effects. “Marijuana can be used to prevent cancer growth” (www.infowars.com). This
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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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Should Marijuana be legalized? With accordance to the Federal Government Controlled Substance Act‚ marijuana is considered to have a high potential for abuse‚ no currently accepted medical use and a lack of accepted safety. In this hectic and fast pace life that most of us have to wake up to‚ we venture off to the beach‚ vacations‚ or a well shaded corner in the park‚ to a find a moment of clarity‚ and comfort to for a second be able to not think about the everyday stress of life we face for some
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