Issues on Marijuana Marijuana is the single most used drug in the United States today. Most of the Marijuana used today is smuggled from Mexico. Even with the border patrol on high alert it somehow gets into the states. Recently‚ there have been increasing efforts to legalize marijuana. The Obama Administration has consistently reiterated its firm opposition to any form of drug legalization. Legalization of Marijuana would cause prices to go down and use to go up. If Marijuana became legal nationwide
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Cannabis Sativa‚ more commonly known as Marijuana‚ is made up of dried parts of the Cannabis hemp plant and is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States. For centuries‚ people all over the world have been using marijuana to achieve “euphoria”‚ but the drug has remained illegal in the United States despite countless efforts to reverse the law. In the last few years‚ the legalization of Marijuana became both a prominent and controversial issue in our country and remains an extremely
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Your Name Professor Name Class Title Date The Case for Marijuana Legalization The legalization of marijuana has been a very controversial case for decades‚ with strong arguments on either side. For most of the 20th century and beyond‚ it has been illegal in the United States and other countries‚ turning its sale and usage into a vast underground market that has gone untapped by any professional outlet. Some say that it is a harmful
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paper Legalizing it! Marijuana has been vilified in America over the past 70+ years. Despite its many practical uses‚ medicinal and industrial‚ our Federal government insists on maintaining the status quo that the growth‚ possession and use of marijuana is criminal despite the evidence that the legalization of marijuana would have a positive influence on America. In this paper I will discuss the history of marijuana‚ the industrial uses of hemp‚ the prohibition of marijuana‚ the economic impact prohibition
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English 10 2 December 2011 The Legalization of Marijuana and its Economic Benefits The legalization of marijuana‚ scientifically known as cannabis or hemp‚ is considered one of the biggest debates in modern American politics. The United States is currently in debt and almost half of the American population is proposing that the government legalize cannabis and end its prohibition. Supporters argue that this will help out the economy. If marijuana were to become legal‚ politicians argue that many
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Legalization of Marijuana Several topics in modern day society cause controversy‚ but one topic that out ranks them all is the legalization of marijuana. The main argument is whether not marijuana should be treated the same as already legalized drugs‚ such as tobacco and alcohol. Many Americans use marijuana illegally; the people using the drug range from the age of teens to even adults in their eighties. Marijuana is considered by most‚ especially in legal terms‚ as a dangerous drug. Although
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“Stay hungry..Stay Foolish” Steve Jobs. Whenever I feel low‚ I always listen to this inspirational speech given by Mr. Steve Jobs at Stanford graduation day and these particular words haunt me all the time. Stay hungry‚ always be eager to know things whether new or already known facts and stay foolish‚ sound like a fool to learn new things‚ even it is a silly or minute doubt better clear it. It has been a linchpin for my success so far.During paper presentations and educational seminars‚ I feel
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October 28‚ 2013 Marijuana Legalization The legalization of marijuana has been a heated topic of debate for many years. In 1937‚ the United Sates of America passed the Marijuana Tax Act‚ which made transfer or possession of cannabis (marijuana plant) illegal throughout the US under federal law. Studies conducted throughout the years have proven that cannabis can be utilized as a medical supplement. In fact 20‚ states and the District of Columbia have passed laws to legalize marijuana under certain
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Should Marijuana be Legalized? Citizens of the United States have long asked themselves whether or not marijuana should be legalized. Marijuana has benefits and disadvantages which lend it to being a controversial topic for the government. Those in favor and those in opposition of legalization alike‚ put quite a bit of pressure on the government for resolution on the issue. Today in the United States and most parts of the western world (like Britain‚ Canada‚ and France) marijuana is illegal
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The Legalization of Marijuana The legalization of marijuana is a highly controversial‚ well-ignored‚ and often misinformed disagreement. While some say marijuana should be legal to smoke and consume in the United States‚ like it is in Amsterdam‚ Cambodia‚ Peru and some parts of Pakistan and India‚ others argue that the drug is too dangerous and should not be legalized. The United States government doesn’t recognize the medicinal use of marijuana and has classified marijuana as a Schedule I drug
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