Great Marijuana Debate Cory Williamson Keri Keith University Composition and Communication 2 May 08, 2014 The Great Marijuana Debate A question that has been asked over decades is “What should the US do about marijuana?” Recently Colorado voted for the legalization of recreational marijuana, and according to the New York Times article by Rick Lyman (2-26-14), the state is bringing in more money than expected. There are Arguments for and against the legalization of marijuana. Some
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Research Paper Legalization of Medical Marijuana Beneficial or Harmful? By Britanii Hoeche American Government POLS101: AMER GOV 3196 Mr. Shawn Moore March 1st, 2012 Introduction Medical Marijuana usage and the effects it would have on the United States if it were legalized has been talked about and been a topic for years. The main question I will be trying to uncover is whether or not medical marijuana has helped, and if it would help stimulate the economy by being legal in all states. To find
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Matthew Viebag Police Systems & Practices Prof. M. Kilty The legalization of Marijuana has been a timeless topic within our society, we often ask ourselves whether or not making it legal to manufacture, distribute or consume this product would be an advantage or disadvantage. The following will illustrate the pros and cons of legalization and its role in American Society in association with economy, crime, productivity, the justice system and courts, traffic issues and so on. Pros
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common names for Marijuana. There are many beneficial effects of it. When we turn on the news it is something they always talk about. It has become a big topic now, because some states have legalized it and some states are in the process of legalizing it. If legalizing it could lead to successfully improving economically, lower crime rates, and possibly create new job The state of Colorado is a state that has legalized marijuana. Legalizing marijuana has help improve their economy in taxes. The
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Research Paper Marijuana Legalization Marijuana is the most used drug in the world; it’s as popular as it is polarizing. It’s been said to have medicinal benefits for the ill. Can it kill a human being? If it can kill, than why is it illegal? Why not legalize it, that way crimes will go down? All these are questions that have been asked when discussing the hot debate that is marijuana. While there is no clear answer to any of these questions, there
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Rebekka Sherry English 1108 Essay #3 28 April 2015 The debate for marijuana legalization has been getting more and more attention as more and more states are opting for legalization for not only medical purposes but also recreational purposes. Since it was outlawed in “1937 when congress enacted the marijuana Tax Act made it a federal crime to possess,” (Alex & Alexander pg1 13s) people believed that marijuana was a terrible drug that did harmful things to our bodies, and that it lead
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of the rationality of the current US federal legislation on both drugs, as marijuana is currently illicit whilst alcohol is not. Research has suggested that marijuana could be equally if not more beneficial than alcohol to the economy, with fewer negative externalities. This discussion has been sparked anew after the states of Colorado and Washington infringed federal legislation by instating the open legality of marijuana. The topic, in current debate, must be viewed objectively to reach a valuable
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that are addicts, and the problems related to foreign countries on this issue. The reasons why illicit drugs should be legalized and what the income from the taxation from them could do to better our health care reform and our economy. Keywords: drug trafficking, economy, legalization Drug Legalization in the United States Illegal drugs are exports and deported out if our country everyday by different groups such as high profile criminal gangs or groups such as the cartel. Law enforcement
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America’s Cash Crop “Why is marijuana against the law? It grows naturally upon our planet. Doesn’t the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit . . . unnatural?” ― Bill Hicks The legalization of marijuana is a debate being held all over the country. Everyone has their own opinion on the whole idea of marijuana. There are legislators who think that if marijuana is legalized that it will be grown illegally, and medically abused. There are potheads who think it would be cool
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Removal of Marijuana as a Schedule I Drug The argument for or against the legalization of medical marijuana has been in existence for decades with no sign of resolution. Ever since Congress passed into law the Controlled Substance Act in 1970, placing marijuana as a Schedule I drug, the debate has grown ever larger, with feelings strengthening on both sides. Recently the argument for medical marijuana has come into the debate, with more and more evidence supporting it. People in support of keeping
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