Legalization of marijuana Morals and politics are what make up the structure of this country‚ so when an issue receives mixed responses coming from two different points of views it becomes contraversial. The legalization of marijuana is a controversial subject; however‚ there are many positive arguments to support the idea. First of all‚ it is very expensive to keep marijuana illegal. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse‚ marijuana has also proven to contain positive medicinal
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A Response to William F. Buckley抯 揥hy Don抰 We Complain?� According to William F. Buckley‚ American people everywhere have refrained from 搕rying to rectify irrational vexations� (32). In Buckley抯 essay‚ 揥hy Don抰 We Complain?� he explains some situations that he was involved in where no one would complain to repair an uncomfortable situation. Through out the essay‚ Buckley gives three reasons why he believes that the American people do not complain. I agree strongly with Buckley抯 theories. I
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Part I. Response Journal (four passages and responses = four points). Divide the book into four equal parts (four quarters)‚ and select four favorite passages‚ one from each of the four quarters of the book. Follow the guidelines shared for the grade 7-10 response journals (see above) in terms of format‚ length of responses‚ and content. Here is a sample response: Chapter/Page: “Evacuation Order No.19” page 6 Passage: "She wiped her forehead with her handkerchief. The sun was bright and she did
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Argumentative Essay Should Marijuana be legalized? When people hear this question‚ they think it is a horrible and dangerous drug. I believe that if marijuana is legalized‚ it would help the economy is many ways‚ decrease crime rate and help medical patients that need it. If marijuana is legalized‚ it will help the economy and be very costly but the awards would be way greater. Marijuana will help aid the economy crisis. If marijuana is legalized‚ each state with a proper taxation and regulation
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Metaphor Response Essay In the reading selection “Metaphors We Live By” by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson‚ the authors convey that metaphors are used on a daily basis by people like you and I. Some metaphors we use are easier to spot and understand than others. With metaphors there is a shifting in meaning between words or phrases by analogy or by comparison‚ through this we are shown likeness in the words we did not expect. Metaphors are infused in the lyrics of today music‚ famous rappers
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Writing Workshop: Critical Response Essay Ray Bradbury’s “The Sound of Thunder” and Gloria Skurzynski’s “Nethergrave” are both good science fiction stories. These stories are both about scientific technology changing the life of a certain person‚ although there are a few different themes in these stories. In‚ “The Sound of Thunder‚” Eckells has a rude awakening when he realizes that he will be facing harsh consequences due to the fact that he didn’t obey the few rules that were given at the beginning
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taking care of their children‚ they‚ unlike men‚ have been taught to be timid and unaggressive which ultimately steers them away from requesting higher pay‚ or they do not meet the qualifications to receive promotions (Hymowitz‚ 2008). This essay is in response to On Diversity‚ America Isn’t Putting Its Money Where Its Mouth Is in which the writer presents her argument as to why women should not earn less than men in the workplace. In this day and age when we have come far enough to have an African-American
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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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Summary and Personal Response: “On Becoming a Writer” Naomi Cranfield Prof. Denise Ogden ENG 115 28 October 2012 Summary and Personal Response: On Becoming a Writer Mr. Russell Baker is a professional writer whose writings have earned him the Pulitzer Prize on more than one occasion. The excerpt “On Becoming a Writer” came from his memoir “Growing Up” (Baker‚ 1982). In this section of his memoirs‚ Mr. Baker is explaining that pivotal moment in his life when he realized he wanted to become
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The Response In response the Kennedy summoned his closest advisors to seek advice and perspectives on gaining new knowledge about cuban missile sites. There were many perspectives from do nothing to bombing cuban missile sites. Kennedy‚ under immense pressure‚ decided to order a naval “quarantine”‚ and the use of this word legally states that there is a chance of war‚ and this rhetoric allowed America to receive support of the Organization of American States. Kennedy also sent a letter to Khrushchev
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