politics. One specific controversy that has caught the public’s attention is the legalization of marijuana‚ for either medical or recreational use. Some believe that it should remain illegal because of its negative impact‚ while others believe that it is a medicine and‚ like most medicines‚ it has some unintended side effects. The purpose of this article is to address the benefits and detriments of marijuana usage on both individual and societal health‚ along with drawing a conclusion on which side is
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Rogerian Argument 11 December 2012 Rogerian Argument for Marijuana Legalization The cannabis plant has been the topic of much debate throughout the history of this country. It was actually originally the work of the cotton industry who put big money behind illegalization for the plant ’s mind altering effects. The cotton industry was afraid that hemp‚ a product of the cannabis plant‚ would soon overpower the strong hold of cotton since it was a more durable textile that required less work‚ less
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Legalizing Marijuana The prohibition of marijuana dates back to 1937 when Harry J. Anslinger‚ director of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics‚ caused the ratification of the Marijuana Tax Act. The Marijuana Tax Act placed a tax on the sale of cannabis that equaled roughly one dollar. The act did not outright criminalize the use or possession of marijuana‚ but violations of the acts policies could have resulted in $2000 fines or up to 5 years in prison. The hearing for the Marijuana Tax Act used
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The situation of the legalizing marijuana is a very popular topic‚ I think it needs to be legalized. I myself with complete honesty‚ do not smoke or have any use of marijuana. In my opinion the legalization of marijuana can benefit the United States. The idea of legalizing marijuana in the country might be exceptional for others‚ but it’s more towards the economy. The legalization of marijuana can have excellent changes‚ but also can contain minor flaws. If marijuana were to be legalized it would just
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rewards of Medical Marijuana are worth it all comes down to a science. Research has shown that some strains of Medical Marijuana help cancer patients reduce the pain they receive from the tumorous cells‚ others help PTSD‚ Arthritis‚ Glaucoma‚ Alzheimer’s and many other diseases. Medical Marijuana should also be studied and treated like every other type of medicine. Therefore‚ I believe Medical Marijuana should be legal nationwide. Cancer is a prime example of what Medical Marijuana can treat. Patients
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Medical Marijuana Chris Carr There seems to be a constant need to provide conflict in our society. Everywhere you turn you will find articles fighting against the legalization of medical marijuana‚ which in this state‚ is already legal. What an interesting concept having to continue to defend the legality and why it should be legal in the first place. Heaven forbid we have something that actually helps people tolerate the pain they have to constantly live with. Why would we want to give them
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to regulate the use of medical and recreational marijuana. In the 2014 election‚ Alaska‚ Oregon‚ and Washington‚ D.C. also joined in to legalized marijuana. There are only a few states that legalized the drug for medical uses only‚ while the other states have no laws legalizing it. However‚ many people think marijuana is harmful and a gateway drug‚ but the ones that make use of it suggest that it should be legalized. The idea of legalizing marijuana is a big deal‚ as it affects society and the economy
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Legalizing Marijuana The drug war is failing‚ and people arrested and imprisoned for marijuana use are not cured of their habit during time spent in jail. Since 1971 when President Richard Nixon declared a war on drug abuse‚ the government has been ineffectual in their fight against illegal drug abuse. From 1997 to 2006‚ the New York City Police Department arrested and jailed more than 353‚000 people simply for possessing small amounts of marijuana. This was eleven times more marijuana arrests than
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Jacob Spady Argument of Definition Proposal 02/01/13 What is Patriotism? - Argument of Definition Proposal Some people define patriotism as supporting ones country no matter what. However‚ I believe patriotism is questioning the government and exercising our freedom of speech. The significance of patriotism is that patriotism is the duty of any United States citizen and the ways that American citizens define patriotism has much to do with their actions and other things they do to be a “patriot”
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RHE 309S October 28th‚ 2011 Differences and Similarities in the Arguments for Legalizing Marijuana The legalization of marijuana has become a mainstream issue that the nation has become highly concerned about in recent years. Lately more and more conservative opposers have begun to change their minds‚ realizing the benefits of marijuana. Debate followers go as far as saying that it is no longer a question of if marijuana will be legalized‚ but when. The shift in viewpoints is due to the
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