Decriminalization In Massachusetts
Decriminalizing Marijuana in Massachusetts
Abstract
Marijuana, also known as “weed” or “pot” is one of the most used drugs in the United States today. Marijuana involves all age’s majority being ages 13 and older. Weed typically looks like brownish/greenish dried up leaves which can be rolled up into a joint or a cigarette. And even though weed might look harmless, it has become a serious altercation. Our campaign deals with the decriminalization of marijuana in Massachusetts, which removes the user of marijuana from the criminal justice system. By decriminalizing marijuana it will save the state a lot of money, would help the overcrowding issue in Massachusetts jails, and help regulate the drug so that minors can not get it.
INTRODUCTION
Implementing this policy is crucial because it costs a lot …show more content…
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PR Newswire. (2012, September 12). Listen now! Dangers of federal prison overcrowding discussed on "inside government". Retrieved from http://news.yahoo.com/listen-now-dangers-federal-prison-overcrowding-discussed-inside-194100828.html
Schlosser, E. (n.d.). Interviews - Eric Schlosser | Busted - America 's War On Marijuana | FRONTLINE | PBS. PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved October 9, 2012, from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/dope/interviews/schlosser.html
States That Have Decriminalized. (n.d.). NORML.org - Working to Reform Marijuana Laws. Retrieved
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Teichner, M. (2012, April 22). The cost of a nation of incarceration. In CBS News. Retrieved October 7, 2012, from http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3445_162-57418495/the-cost-of-a-nation-of-
Abstract
Marijuana, also known as “weed” or “pot” is one of the most used drugs in the United States today. Marijuana involves all age’s majority being ages 13 and older. Weed typically looks like brownish/greenish dried up leaves which can be rolled up into a joint or a cigarette. And even though weed might look harmless, it has become a serious altercation. Our campaign deals with the decriminalization of marijuana in Massachusetts, which removes the user of marijuana from the criminal justice system. By decriminalizing marijuana it will save the state a lot of money, would help the overcrowding issue in Massachusetts jails, and help regulate the drug so that minors can not get it.
INTRODUCTION
Implementing this policy is crucial because it costs a lot …show more content…
(n.d.). Office of National Drug Control Policy | The White House. The White House. Retrieved October 9, 2012, from http://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp
PR Newswire. (2012, September 12). Listen now! Dangers of federal prison overcrowding discussed on "inside government". Retrieved from http://news.yahoo.com/listen-now-dangers-federal-prison-overcrowding-discussed-inside-194100828.html
Schlosser, E. (n.d.). Interviews - Eric Schlosser | Busted - America 's War On Marijuana | FRONTLINE | PBS. PBS: Public Broadcasting Service. Retrieved October 9, 2012, from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/dope/interviews/schlosser.html
States That Have Decriminalized. (n.d.). NORML.org - Working to Reform Marijuana Laws. Retrieved
Statistics on Marijuana. (n.d.). Marijuana Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Marijuana Use Signs. Retrieved October 7, 2012, from http://www.marijuanaaddiction.org/Marijuana_Statistics.htm
Teichner, M. (2012, April 22). The cost of a nation of incarceration. In CBS News. Retrieved October 7, 2012, from http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3445_162-57418495/the-cost-of-a-nation-of-