What Are The Pros And Cons Of Legalizing Marijuana
The Myths and Misconceptions of Marijuana Use
Darth Noob
COM 156
February 9, 2013
Lauren Holmes
In the early 1930s, a man named William Randolph Hearst—a wealthy newspaper mogul and paper mill owner—campaigned with his powerful allies in Congress to outlaw the consumption and growth of cannabis. At that time, hemp (a subspecies of cannabis) had been found to produce the same quality of paper at a fraction of the cost. In an effort to eliminate his competitors and capitalize on the profits, Hearst began a smear campaign using his influence with the media—attempting to reach out to the general public and spread around heinous rumors. They blamed the atrocities happening in their societies on the plant while aiming their accusations toward ethnic minorities to create biased opinions with their supporter. Emerging studies have begun to grab the attention of the public with their shocking results. The old mentalities of the previous generation are dying out, with people now making informed decisions rather than believing what they’re told. With the abundance of information supplied by …show more content…
What was once thought to be the source of cancer has been proven to prolong the growth of new cancerous cells. With myths such as these being disproven, what’s to say about the positive effects of legalizing cannabis in the United States? We’ve assessed that alcohol is a prevalent substance that will not cease to exist, and further censorship of marijuana will only promote curious minds to try it—at least once in their lifetime. Not only can it be used as a substitute resource for a variety of products, it could stimulate the declining employment rate and generate billions of dollars. Defusing these superstitions about cannabis can affect the way that undecided individuals view the issue, and help them realize it’s potential for a progressive
Darth Noob
COM 156
February 9, 2013
Lauren Holmes
In the early 1930s, a man named William Randolph Hearst—a wealthy newspaper mogul and paper mill owner—campaigned with his powerful allies in Congress to outlaw the consumption and growth of cannabis. At that time, hemp (a subspecies of cannabis) had been found to produce the same quality of paper at a fraction of the cost. In an effort to eliminate his competitors and capitalize on the profits, Hearst began a smear campaign using his influence with the media—attempting to reach out to the general public and spread around heinous rumors. They blamed the atrocities happening in their societies on the plant while aiming their accusations toward ethnic minorities to create biased opinions with their supporter. Emerging studies have begun to grab the attention of the public with their shocking results. The old mentalities of the previous generation are dying out, with people now making informed decisions rather than believing what they’re told. With the abundance of information supplied by …show more content…
What was once thought to be the source of cancer has been proven to prolong the growth of new cancerous cells. With myths such as these being disproven, what’s to say about the positive effects of legalizing cannabis in the United States? We’ve assessed that alcohol is a prevalent substance that will not cease to exist, and further censorship of marijuana will only promote curious minds to try it—at least once in their lifetime. Not only can it be used as a substitute resource for a variety of products, it could stimulate the declining employment rate and generate billions of dollars. Defusing these superstitions about cannabis can affect the way that undecided individuals view the issue, and help them realize it’s potential for a progressive