Section 66 7 March‚ 2013 The Legalization of Marijuana Pot‚ grass‚ weed‚ hash‚ and ganja or just a few of over 200 slang terms used to describe one very important issue in today’s society. One of the biggest topics up for debate‚ which has risen in popularity within the last couple years‚ is the discussion on the legalization of marijuana. There are several affiliated areas discussed within this essay exposing the arguments‚ stakeholders‚ and reasoning for why marijuana should or should not be legalized
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Marijuana has multiple benefits that can be observed so far that could be used to help better society. To begin did you know that in the year 2014 there were nearly 1 million people arrested for possession of marijuana alone (Drug Policy Alliance)? We have also seen lowering crime rate trends with the legalization of marijuana in Colorado(New schools‚ less crime). Marijuana also has the ability to replace several over the counter prescription medication (Stonercookbook). Marijuana so far is
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Legalization of Marijuana: Risky or Beneficial? Tammy Russ COM/156 January 15‚ 2012 Dierdre McKee Legalization of Marijuana A random telephone poll conducted by CBS News in October 2011 revealed that 77% of those polled believe that doctors should be allowed to prescribe marijuana for serious illnesses. This compares to 65% just one year prior (ProCon.org‚ 2011). Popular opinion that marijuana should be legalized for medicinal purposes is shifting as the positive aspects of enacting
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Good morning honourable chairperson‚ judges‚ audience members‚ and of course‚ our most worthy opponents. I am side proposition’s second speaker‚ here to enforce our belief in the legalization of marijuana in Canada. Again‚ we whole heartedly support this resolution. In my speech today‚ I will elaborate upon side proposition’s contentions‚ which prove why this resolution must stand. I will also discuss the affirmative plan. However‚ before I do this‚ it is necessary that I point out and clash with
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Legalizing Marijuana in New Mexico Michael Black South University Abstract The use of marijuana all over the world has sparked a heated debate on how the drug should be used and whether it should be legalized or not. Although marijuana is legalized in a few states across the world‚ there are some states that are still sceptical about its usage given the numerous side effects that
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abuse these drugs. That begs the question if the legalization of certain drugs should be taken into consideration. One of the main topics nowadays is the legalization of marijuana.That’s why I decided to conduct my research on that matter. The United States is now in debate on the legalization of cannabis. More and more states are voting to decriminalize and regulate cannabis. My top
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THE BLUNT TRUTH: THE NECESSITY BEHIND REFORM OF MARIJUANA PROHIBITION Ashley Samolej December 9‚ 2013 FYS 112 2A: Reform Topic Research Paper Dr. Sager What comes to mind when thinking of our country’s fight for marijuana legalization? Depending on the information that one has been exposed to‚ consideration of the possibility may bring forth an initially negative reaction. For many‚ the extent of factual awareness on the subject falls to the prevalent stereotypes and assumptions
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Benefit to Marijuana Legalization Due to a lack of research and propaganda-fueled perceptions of Cannabis‚ the legitimacy of its prohibition comes to question. The complications with legality deters any well-funded pursuits towards any beneficial research‚ but devoted scientists and universities continue to find ways to conduct the modern research and information that we currently have on the medical properties of cannabis. Although the lack of research creates a skepticism‚ legalization will provide
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From what I 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
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The Legalization of Marijuana As we know today‚ the recreational use of marijuana or cannabis has been extremely prevalent in our society and also in early civilizations as well. That is why I am here to argue the complete legalization of marijuana‚ not only for medicinal use but recreational as well. Marijuana has been around since the early Egyptians. From 2000 B.C‚ “Egyptians used cannabis to treat eye sores. A millennium later‚ doctors in India could be found mixing the weed with milk to use
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