...legalizing it and therefore taking away the drug cartels number one source of income. The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy ... says that more than 60 percent of the profits reaped by Mexican drug lords are derived from the exportation and sale of cannabis to the American market (Armentano2). It is ridiculous to think that the United States can put out a statistic like this and ignore the fact that if they legalized the drug there would be less violence because there would be no point for Mexican drug cartels to try and smuggle the drug into the U.S. In the article “Blame Prohibition, Not Pot Smokers for Violence in Mexico”, published by AlterNet.org, Tony Newman tells us how the people who run the “Just Say No” campaign against drugs have a new scheme in which they plan to blame people who smoke pot for the violence in Mexico. They are hoping to stop younger people from smoking marijuana if they associate it with the murder of people by the drug cartels in Mexico. There are a few problems with these campaigns: They are inaccurate in some cases, and downright dishonest in others.Office of National Drug Control Policy It is disingenuous to connect the average American's marijuana consumption to the horrific violence of Mexico's drug war. The average pot smoker's growing and purchasing of marijuana has no relationship to the violence along the border that is the result of large-scale drug trafficking. It isn’t hard to understand that the legalization of marijuana...
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...Position Paper Khadijah Shabazz CNSL 5203 Dr. Sampson Prairie View A&M University 9/20/2015 The legalization of drugs is one of the most controversial and debated topics of the 21st century. There are both negative and positive reasons to legalize them as well as negative and positive reasons to keep them prohibited. According to LEAP, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, drug prohibition is the true cause of much of the social and personal damage that has historically been attributed to drug use. It is prohibition that makes these drugs so valuable – while giving criminals a monopoly over their supply ("Why Legalize Drugs? | LEAP").LEAP goes on to say that criminal gangs are driven by the huge profits from this monopoly, criminal gangs bribe and kill each other, law enforcers, and children and as such their trade is unregulated and they are, therefore, beyond our control ("Why Legalize Drugs? | LEAP"). It is LEAP’s belief that by eliminating prohibition of all drugs for adults and establishing appropriate regulation and standards for distribution and use, law enforcement could focus more on crimes of violence, such as rape, aggravated assault, child abuse and murder, making our communities much safer ("Why Legalize Drugs? | LEAP"). Another positive aspect of the legalization of drugs is financial gains. According to the International Business Times in a study for the Cato Institute, Jeffrey A. Miron, senior lecturer on economics at Harvard University and a senior...
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... But there have always been varying ulterior motives. According to Baylor University Professor of Sociology, Dr. Diana Kendall, the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 was passed solely to criminalize marijuana by taxing it; this would dissuade migrant Mexican workers who smoked marijuana to seek employment elsewhere and not take jobs from U.S. citizens as the country struggled during the Great Depression (Kendall, 2010). Last year, voters in Colorado and Washington State approved legislation that supported the commercial growth, sale, possession and use of recreational marijuana. In response, United States Department of Justice, Deputy Attorney General James Cole, promulgated policy that established the posture for enforcing marijuana laws against people or organizations to that: Distribution of marijuana to minors; revenue from the sale of marijuana from going to criminal enterprises, gangs and cartels; the diversion of marijuana from states where it is legal under state law in some...
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...Global Politics: The feasibility of universal drug liberalization as an emerging phenomenon RWaterhouse Globalization & The War on Drugs: Assessing alternatives to criminalization The purpose of this paper is to address universal drug liberalization as a feasible alternative to the current drug control regime specifically in North America and potentially applicable elsewhere. With an in depth analysis of the historical regulation, implementation of law, and resulting consequences we will be able to see how nations are effected by complex drug politics and why there has been a global paradigm shift in looking spiritedly at the ideal of decriminalization. I argue in favor of liberalization by bringing to attention the violence associated with the commodification of illegal drugs, what the re-directed costs of control could mean for domestic investment into proactive drug awareness education, and finally recognizing Portugal’s success and weaknesses in the adoption of a compete legalization agenda. Following will be a discussion of concluding thoughts centered on the efficacy and feasibility of universal liberalization in today’s globalized world. Historical Context Libertarianism has almost always had position in political discourse but has been majorly popularized through public attention within the era of globalization. (article) Control of drug consumption has always been a contemporary ingredient in the political reform of Canada and the America’s and...
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...The so-called “War on Drugs,” as declared by the Nixon administration in the signing of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970, marked the beginning of the current era of mandatory minimum sentencing, racism, privatized prisons, and a powerful constituency that profits as a result of the prohibition of drugs. Psychoactive substances have been apart of the human experience as long as humans have walked the earth. There is little hope that drug production will ever be curtailed, so long as there is a demand; a demand that has remained steady even though it has been forty years since the beginning of said war. As Judge James P. Gray from the Superior Court of Orange County has so plainly put it: “Where did this policy come from? Unfortunately I have conducted an inquiry into this and I have determined that drug prohibition laws came for reasons of racism, empire building, and ignorance.”(Booth) The War on Drugs is politically motivated as a means of profiting. One may ask them self how government can financially benefit from such policies. In fact, they benefit in a myriad of ways. The government spends an exorbitant amount of money in an attempt to combat drug production and drug usage. The U.S. government has spent over a trillion—that’s right a trillion—dollars in its attempt to eradicate the drug problem. With so much time, effort and money there should be something to show, right? Wrong. Today drugs are more prevalent, more potent and cheaper than...
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...as only a part-time job. When the season has finished, some players work other jobs (Matt slater, 2016). On the other Soccer players often receive extra income from endorsements and participation with World Cup and Olympic teams. An examples of this is David Beckham whom received 30 million the year before he retired through his sponsors ships and endorsements(Billy Haisley, 2017). When players receive bonuses in the MLS it is paid over the number of years in that players contract. These bonuses can be earned by great performance in a game or scoring goals or meeting goals specified in their contracts. An example being if a player has scored 20 goals over a certain amount of games he can receive a bonuses $25,000(Billy Haisley, 2017).The argument to that is seen if soccer payers deserve their pay comparing to other careers. Soccer players depend on their physical ability and improve it by training and going to the gym(27 March 2017, Sean Inle) which requires vast knowledge and of how to increase them and also they need to adequately understand the importance of a sufficient diet. Soccer is more a physical sport than a mental sport. Learning and studying to become a doctor is seen a mental exercise...
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...Assessment Centre > Introduction | Assessment Centre has a variety of definitions and these are based on its methodology of assessing a candidate’s performance and aptitude. Trained Assessors observe a group of candidates performing a variety of aptitude diagnostic procedures which provide specific information on the abilities and developmental capacity of each applicant. An Assessment Centre is actually a process applicants take part in and is not specific to any one location. Its popularity is also evident in staff growth plans where it is usually known as a Development Centre. These procedures are designed to ensure employee investment is maximised for both the organisation and the individual. Whilst the general process is very similar to Assessment Centres the subtle difference is that at a Development Centre you will be given feedback immediately and work with the assessor to agree a future plan. Many organisations use the expertise of an HR consultant to design the exercises to meet their specific role requirements and then to conduct the actual testing and assessment of candidates. These services come with a significant cost and that is why you will increasing face testing through an Assessment Centre as you apply for higher-level strategic and technical roles. The length of an Assessment Centre will vary from half-a-day to two full days and may be held on the employer’s premises, often within their own training facilities or on the premises of the organisations Human...
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...In the month of April 2012, Michigan lawmakers sought to remove the motorcycle helmet law that had been in place for 20 plus years. This is been a hot topic that has had a lot of proposals, none of which seemed to be acceptable to Michigan lawmakers until the fate of Michigan motorcyclists was dangling in one man’s hand. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder made the difference when he voted yes to not enforcing motorcyclists to wear helmets. Since this decision there has been a substantial increase in fatalities of the motorcyclists. Michigan no longer requires motorcyclists to wear protective head gear. The new law basically states that if a rider chooses to not wear a helmet you are to have a $20,000 insurance policy that is supposed to cover your medical and other costs, in the event you are injured in an accident without a helmet on. It has been proven time and time again that $20, 000 will not cover even one day in a critical care unit at a local hospital. Michael Dabbs, president of the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, said the $20,000 insurance coverage that riders are required to buy “would probably buy a part of the day in the ER and intensive care and not much more”. (Durkin, 2013) Motorcyclists feel that if they are required to wear a helmet it takes away their personal freedom. They feel it is a breach of their freedom and motorcyclists stand firm on this belief. Bikers think that if they choose not to wear a helmet, bikers should not have to. Bikers back up their...
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...neighborhoods right in front of their eyes. Gentrification is the process where an influx of middle-class and upper-class people cause a revitalization and rebuilding of deteriorating areas because of the money they bring to the local economy. This often results in the displacement of impoverished residents in the area. This is happening in many countries and in many populated cities in America like San Francisco, Boston, and Philadelphia. Some people’s opinions on gentrification is that it is beneficial, while others view gentrification harmful. While both sides feel that they are correct, people that favor gentrification seek the benefits that it can produce while the people against gentrification worry about losing their neighborhood and eventually being forced to move out. When viewing both sides of the argument, it is clear that the benefits of gentrification...
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...Introduction Gordon Allport stated that social psychology means “...to understand and explain how the thought, feeling and behaviour of individuals are influenced by the actual, imagined or implied presence of other human beings...” (1985). In this essay I am going to explain the thought, feeling and behaviour of individuals as influenced by the actual, imagined or implied presence of other human beings. I will be talking about theories and experiments carried out by Charles Cooley, Michael Argyle, Muzafer Sherif, Solomon Asch and Stanley Milgram. The essay will focus on their theories and experiments carried out in relations to self concept, conformity and obedience. Self Concept Self concept is a term used by psychologists; it means the way in which we identify ourselves. In the early 1900’s Charles Cooley developed the ‘looking-glass self’ theory. He explained how we see ourselves as the result of how others see us. Cooley’s theory; ‘looking-glass self’, consists of three major stages. 1. I imagine how my personality and appearance will look to other people. 2. I imagine how other people judge the appearance and personality that I think I present. 3. I develop a self-concept. For example 1. A group of bullies comment on a girl’s appearance. 2. The bullies think she is ugly. 3. The girl believes she is ugly. A positive change can happen when the opposite is done; when people think the girl looks pretty, people say...
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...is too high for a limit and has been the cause of many fatalities, alcohol poisoning and other tragedies; it should be lowered to add more benefits to the youth of America including a safe at-home environment and better education on how to safely consume. The high age of twenty one has not always been America’s minimum. Back in the 1980’s the age was eighteen, but was highly debated and frowned upon by MADD (Moms Against Drunk Driving) to be lowered because of the increased number of drunk driving fatalities. The age has always been on a state-to-state basis but after the push for a higher age and the national debate over it, the Federal Government stated that it would withdrawal highway funds from any state that does not set its standard to twenty one, therefore, forcing every state to raise its limit out of fear of a lack of funding. This was thought to prevent underage drinking and reduce the number of drunken driving accidents but instead it sent drinking underground for minors and has only decreased accidents by a small percent. The first argument against the twenty-one law in America is that at the age of eighteen, citizens are considered adults. Once an individual turns eighteen they can purchase a gun, tobacco, lottery tickets, they can vote, get tattoos, sue, get married and lease a house all without consent, as well as enlist in the military. Why then can they not drink alcohol? Is it not in the government’s issue of individual rights to feed one’s body what it wishes...
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...treated many of football players in the emergency room. There were two statutes applied to the case in question: Section 768.135, Florida Statutes states that “Any person licensed to practice medicine…shall not be held liable for any civil damages as a result of such care or treatment… or failure to act in providing…medical treatment when such care or treatment was rendered as a reasonably prudent person similarly licensed to practice medicine would have acted under the same or similar conditions.” Pratt argues that the statute does not limit the expert opinion’s specialty to the same specialty as the doctor. However, Section 766.102, Florida Statutes, claims that the expert must “specialize in the same specialty as the health care provider against whom the testimony is offered… and have prior experience treating similar...
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...There are at least two forms of suicide. One is 'emotional suicide', or irrational self- murder in all of it complexities and sadness. Let me emphasis at once that my view of this tragic form of self-destruction is the same as that of the suicide intervention movement and the rest of society, which is to prevent it wherever possible. I do not support any form of suicide for mental health or emotional reasons. But I do say that there is a second form of suicide -- justifiable suicide, that is, rational and planned self-deliverance from a painful and hopeless disease which will shortly end in death. I don't think the word 'suicide' sits well in this context but we are stuck with it. Many have tried to popularize the term 'self-deliverance' but it is an uphill battle because the news media is in love with the words 'assisted suicide'. Also, we have to face the fact that the law calls all forms of self-destruction 'suicide.' Let me point out here for those who might not know it that suicide is no longer a crime anywhere in the English-speaking world. (It used to be, and was punishable by giving all the dead person's money and goods to the government.) Attempted suicide is no longer a crime, although under health laws a person can in most states be forcibly placed in a psychiatric hospital for three days for evaluation. But giving assistance in suicide remains a crime, except in the Netherlands in recent times...
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...Liability for Alice's Death I am asked to advise in relation to the death of Alice, as it appears that Noah may have contributed significantly to this death. According to the facts, the death of Alice appears to have been caused by the events preceding Noah leaving the vessel in the life raft. The question is whether this act would amount to involuntary manslaughter, given that there would be insufficient grounds for a charge for murder given the lack of intent. The modern test for involuntary manslaughter is requires the proving of four key substantive elements, which can be described as follows: • Whether Noah owed a duty of care to Alice in these circumstances; • Whether Noah breached that duty of care; • Whether that breach caused Alice's death; and • Whether the breach was sufficiently serious to constitute gross negligence. Given the fact that Noah was the pilot of the vessel at the time of the incident, and Alice was a retail assistant, there is some doubt over whether Noah in fact owed Alice a duty of care at the time. However, applying the reasonable man test that is prevalent in a tort of negligence, one could argue that a reasonable person would have owed Alice a duty of care in ensuring that she was able to board the life raft safely. Additionally, as captain of the vessel, one would argue that Noah was responsible for ensuring that all persons were able to board life rafts. Therefore, it would be reasonable to conclude that Noah owed...
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...Myocardial Infarction Mortality 1.0 Introduction In the UK, about 838,000 men and 394,000 women have had a myocardial infarction (MI) at some point in their lives, (NICE clinical guideline 48, 2007). The latest statistics from the British Heart Foundation state that approximately 227,000 people suffer from an acute MI (heart attack) each year (British Heart Foundation Statistics Website). To put this figure in to perspective this equates to one person every 2 minutes. Mortality is at approximately 30% which is 68,100 deaths in the UK per year. The National Service Framework (NSF) for Coronary Heart disease (CHD) is a 10-year programme published by the Department of Health in 2000 and has set key standards for the prevention and treatment of CHD. Access to the right treatment for those who suffer from an AMI, is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality and improve clinical outcomes. People with diabetes mellitus constitute a group of patients who have a higher risk of having an MI and also a poorer prognosis post infarction. The higher death and complication rates appear to be multifactorial but a significant finding in the Diabetes Mellitus Insulin-Glucose Infusion in Acute Myocardial Infarction (DIGAMI) Trial showed to reduce one year mortality by 30% (Malberg et al., 1995). It’s recommended 1.1 Primary Objective To determine the relationship between HbA1c and prognosis of patients in East Lancashire having a myocardial infarction. 1.2 Secondary Objectives To assess...
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