support that marijuana should be legalized. Specific Purpose: At the end of my presentation‚ my audience will be encouraged to support that marijuana should be legalized. Central Idea: Marijuana in its natural form should become legalized. Its illegalization began with false claims from the government‚ made taxpayers foolishly waste billions on the war on drugs‚ and prevented a drug that would have been otherwise praised for its medical value become despised. Introduction I. Marijuana‚ the devil’s
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The benefits of marijuana There is no plant on Earth more condemned than marijuana. We’re talking about a living organism which governments have taken upon themselves to designate as an illegal substance. Despite no existing evidence of anyone ever dying of a marijuana overdose‚ possession of this plant is still illegal in many parts. Marijuana has been found to suppress cancer‚ reduce blood pressure‚ treat glaucoma‚ alleviate pain and even inhibit HIV. It is an antioxidant‚ anti-inflammatory
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Learning Team Toulmin Analysis Team A Contributors: Allison Cloutier‚ Christopher Etheridge‚ Genevieve Thompson‚ and Dionna Mark ENG/215 October 17‚ 2011 PHILIP SCHUNK Body Paragraphs Crichton makes the claim that environmentalism is becoming one of the most influential religions in the Western world. He presents the idea that environmentalists are religious fanatics who are making extreme predictions for the Earth’s future. Crichton does a minimal job at supporting
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Rachel Neverdal Professor Otoo English 091 26 January 2015 Marijuana: The Gateway to A Better Life There has been much debate on whether or not marijuana should be legalized in the United States. Marijuana has been used for centuries in numerous cultures for various reasons. The Romans and Greeks used it for its medicinal properties and the Scythians and Indians used in their spiritual ceremonies. Even the Persian founder of Sufism‚ who struggled with depression until discovering the plant
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Although most states had local laws prohibiting marijuana use and possession‚ it wasn’t until 1937 that the federal government passed the 1937 Marihuana Tax Act. Interestingly‚ the congressional hearings on marijuana prohibition lasted all of two hours (in direct contract to most congressional hearings on new laws which last for days and days). There were exactly three bodies of testimonies testifying at these hearings. The first was Commissioner Harry Anslinger‚ the newly named commissioner of the
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The trade of marijuana represents a loss of income of billions of dollars in taxes for both the states and the federal government. Thus‚ some people are advocating for the legalization of the use of marijuana especially in this period of crisis. This legalization would go against established morals and cultural beliefs that are ingrained in the American society. Besides‚ this subject also brings back a recurrent debate on whether it is the federal government or the state that has the right under
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Pros and Cons of Marijuana Niki De Leon November 13‚ 2012 Fall 2012 English 110 section 14 Mr. Johnson In the early 1900s possession or intoxication of marijuana was considered illegal in the Untied States of America. Marijuana started to become the thing to do in the 1960s. In the mid 1970’s the use of marijuana declined; although‚ since the mid 1990s its use has been rising. Many states have passed laws allowing marijuana to be used for medical purposes. In the Untied States
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Philippines. One of which is the Marijuana which is known for some as “weed”. This drug came from a plant known as Cannabis Sativa. Marijuana is commonly smoked in order for it to be used. The early usage of marijuana was for medical purposes. During the time of Emperor Shen Nung in 2737 BC they used marijuana or cannabis for medical purposes namely: female weakness‚ gout‚ rheumatism‚ malaria‚ beriberi‚ constipation and absent-mindedness (C. Ksir‚ et al.‚ 2006). Marijuana is illegal for it is known for
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to Editor Dear Editor‚ Mary Jane. No‚ not the name of someone. I am talking about marijuana‚ or whatever you want to call it. Pot‚ dope‚ weed‚ grass‚ or green‚ whatever you fancy. It sweeps through just about every school and you either choose to smoke or not. Marijuana is illegal at the moment‚ but I think it should be legalized. More than 750‚000 people are arrested each year on charges of marijuana possession and $42 billion is spent on these arrests alone! Certainly‚ I think that is
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How Does Marijuana Affect a User’s Life? Research shows marijuana may cause problems in daily life or make a person’s existing problems worse. Heavy marijuana users generally report lower life satisfaction‚ poorer mental and physical health‚ more relationship problems‚ and less academic and career success compared to non-marijuana-using peers. For example‚ marijuana use is associated with a higher likelihood of dropping out of school. Several studies also associate workers’ marijuana smoking with
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