Research Draft of Final Paper on Ethics: Theory and Practice In this course‚ we look at classical ethical theories of utilitarianism‚ deontology‚ and virtue ethics. We also look at the different kinds of perspectives on ethical issues introduced by relativism‚ ethical egoism‚ and emotivism. For this paper‚ you will pick an ethical issue to discuss‚ but one that is not a specific topic addressed in our text (thus‚ gun control or product liability would not be possible choices). Some examples
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Clint Johnston 8/5/11 Legalization of Marijuana Marijuana is a very well known and controversial issue in society today. Although many claims have been made about cannabis in recent history‚ the truth is slowly starting to resurface. Marijuana could not only benefit our economy and industry but as well as our medical field. Unfortunately‚ these truths are under criticism due to the stereotypical view of what people view as the typical “pot smoker.” This biased perception of a lazy and unmotivated
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The legalization of marijuana has recently been a rather controversial issue‚ although there should be no issue at all. Marijuana should be legalized. Prohibition was once tried with alcohol and it was proven that it does not work in any manner‚ and it should soon be proven again with marijuana. Some reasons why marijuana should be legal include there are numerous medical benefits‚ its creates a very harmful underground society‚ and prohibition costs very much money. There is very much proof that
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2013 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
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The Economical Benefits Of Legalizing Marijuana Marijuana has created a hidden market in the United States which accounts for as much as 10% of the American economy‚ according to a study. Laws punish marijuana cultivation more strictly than murder in some states‚ but Americans spend more on illegal drugs than on cigarettes. The American economy has been suffering a downturn‚ while in the shadow economy of the underground world there are high levels of success‚ mimicking
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Mississippi is one of the states to propose legalization later on this year‚ otherwise known as Initiative 48. The bill claims that it will make it legal for users above the age of 21 with specific regulations. (“Mississippi Marijuana Legalization Amendment‚ Initiative 48” 3) As it comes to find out‚ prohibition of cannabis is more trouble than what it’s worth because‚ people will still try to get and use it for whatever reasons they have-legitimate or not. In the end‚ a person does have the option
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The government should legalize marijuana Marijuana is a depressant that puts the user in a state of euphoria and serenity. Marijuana has proven to cure many sicknesses and help with the symptoms of other sicknesses. It can also have a tremendous effect on the economy and even forming and entire new market! It has enough power to end crime and gang warfare. Marijuana should be legalized because of those reasons. Marijuana is a very effective prescribed medicine and can be used to help patients
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The controversy of whether marijuana should be legalized or stay illegal in the United States has been going on since the early establishments of British colonies in North America. “Marijuana was a common substance among Americans during colonial and early Union times‚ used by doctors for pain relief and appetite inducement‚ and by citizens as a recreational substance. However‚ in the years between the first and second World Wars‚ the United States Federal Government completed several studies which
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Essay 4: Legalization of Marijuana We the people in the US try to use reason and logic to determine our laws. as a consequence of this intellectual process‚ we develop graded scales for punishment and degrees of illegality. The more dangerous an activity the more illegal and higher punishment‚ lesser activities are either not illegal or endorsed. Marijuana illegality defies this rational thinking in that it is less detrimental than alcohol and cigarettes and yet is treated far worse. Most pharmaceutical
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discussion of marijuana legalization in America is a very debatable topic that should be dealt with before the next presidential campaign. Recently‚ the movement of terminating marijuana prohibition has been at an up rise. As of 2015‚ there are four states (plus the district of Columbia) that have legalized marijuana for recreational use‚ and twenty states that have legalized it for medical use only. However‚ the success of marijuana legalization within these states can easily be taken away. Marijuana legalization
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