Persuasive Essay On Legalization Of Marijuana

The Detroit Free Press Editorial Board’s Article Let the people decide about legalizing marijuana(2016) was an attempt to convince readers that Michigan Legislature is currently a “dysfunctional waste,” determined to keep Marijuana legalization off the ballots.The Press got their opinion across by using uncredited polls, tugging at the reader's emotions when describing both parties, and overall biased tone with underlying motives. The author uses pathos, ethos, and logos very effectively when trying to persuade the reader. Pathos is being used when the author attempts to appeal to our emotions while trying to pity MILegalize. Logos is being used when the authors tries to connect with our common sense in order to persuade by reason. Lastly ethos is being used when the author attempts to sway our opinion of michigan legislature, but altering our view of their character and morals.This article was written with intentions to get voters riled up, discredit the michigan legislature and provoke change within the court systems. The Editorial Board only presented their side of the argument, concluding they are targeting left-wing moderates that are for the legalization of marijuana.

Have you ever wondered when and why marijuana was made illegal? The herbal plant, commonly used in medicines, was not considered a drug in the early 1900s. The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 banned the use and sales of marijuana. This act was put in place due to careless slander. Marijuana, in America should be legalized because it is safer than alcohol and tobacco, marijuana funds gangs and cartels, and marijuana can replace toxic, addictive pharmaceuticals.

The fact that Marijuana is still illegal is mind boggling to me. The fact that Marijuana, after being proven to have numerous medical benefits, and being proven to cause little to no harm whatsoever with long term use, is still labeled as a schedule one narcotic, is even more mind boggling to me. State and federal governments spend so much money trying to get rid of marijuana. State and federal government's spend even more locking up these "drug offenders" for the most harmless crime you can commit. This is a free country right ? So why are these marijuana users not free to put whatever it is they desire into their bodies? Now, of course there are violent crimes assosciated with marijuana, however a simple solution to that would be to legalize

The legalization of recreational marijuana is a very controversial issue. Marijuana is the most commonly abused drug in the United States and there are many people who feel that legalizing it would be a good thing, however there are also many people who are strongly opposed to this idea. I feel that there are more benefits to legalizing marijuana and support the idea of legalizing it.

Marijuana has been the topic of debate in the United States for decades. With everyone having different views on the drug and its effects, it is indeed illegal as of now in most states and is legal in some such as California and Colorado. Marijuana comes from the leaves of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. It is a green or gray mixture of dried shredded flowers. It is also referred to by names such as “Mary Jane”, “pot”, “ganja”, “herb”, “weed” and the list goes on. Marijuana smoking has remained stable in adults since the 1990s. Presently, marijuana are used in what are called blunts. Blunts are cigars with tobacco inside of it. The tobacco is emptied and one will fill the blunt with cannabis before smoking. The main active chemical in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is said to binds the membranes of certain nerve cells that has protein receptors. Once this chemical hits the brain cells, it

The legalization of marijuana has been questionable for years now, but the government always declines. I feel that marijuana should be legalized because it helps reduce crime in our cities, its not a toxic substance, and helps with medical problems.

Over the past few years legalizing medical and recreational marijuana has been a hot political topic. Medical marijuana is legal in twenty states, and use of recreational marijuana is legal in four states: Washington, Colorado, Oregon, and Alaska. It is also legal to carry small amount of marijuana in Washington D.C. In this paper I will discuss the history of marijuana in the United States of America and the ethical pros and cons that are related to use of this plant for medical and recreational purposes.

What comes to mind when you hear Marijuana? The one word that has raised much awareness... I am in total support of the Legalization of Marijuana! When I say Marijuana, I mean Recreational and Medicinal. Medicinal being the most Popular in this time of War on Drugs, but you get the point. I believe, the dried flowers of the Hemp Plant can save America’s economy. Not only that, but Medical Marijuana helps stop or halt the growth of cancer, within cancer patients.. The facts are out there and we, the people, seem to look past them and focus on what we are being told. My final reason marijuana should be legalized is because of the many health benefits.

Mary Jane, pot, weed, grass, ganja, and reefer are all popular names when referring to Marijuana. Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs in America. Whether or not to legalize marijuana continues to be a controversial topic of discussion. Today, in the United States there are twenty-three states, and the District of Columbia (D.C), that have legalized marijuana for medical use. Additionally, four states, and D.C. have legalized marijuana for recreational use. The continued legalization of marijuana can be beneficial to Americans and the economy.

The purpose of this debate paper is to explore both sides of the following issue. Marijuana should be legalized for personal recreational use as well as medical use. I selected this topic because I felt it is one of the more controversial and longer lasting issue that the United States has faced. The topic of legal marijuana, medically and recreationally, has been at the focal point of many U.S. citizens, including politicians, for quite some time. I expect to discover the possibility for the positive impact on the economy that would come from the legalization of marijuana. I expect to also find statistics supporting the premise that alcohol and cigarettes are not only just as addicting, if not more, than marijuana, but they are also more dangerous

Marijuana has become a hot topic in today’s society, and people on both sides of whether or not it should be legal, often feel strongly about their view. Medical marijuana has stolen the spotlight away from recreational marijuana in recent months, mostly since the advocates for this medicine are those who are at the end of the line when it comes to treatment options or those who are left to advocate for family members who can’t speak for themselves. Though patients who have used medical marijuana have claimed great success and relief of their pain and symptoms, little is known about the long term effect it can have on an individual. For most of these patients, the benefits long outweigh the concerns of potential side effects and for

The legalization of marijuana should be our next big milestone. This plant helps people with anxiety, depression and people with drug problems. These people who have drug problems are sometimes the causes of the crime rate. Marijuana was a relief to many people who are suffering from abuse, loss, regret and stress. Marijuana can be used as an alternative to pills. People with depression and anxiety often are addicted to the pills, and those addictions are one of the leading causes of death today.

Legalizing marijuana is a heavy conflicting topic; some people believe it should be legal for recreational and medical use and others think it should be completely illegal. The benefits of marijuana mentally and physically are extraordinary and could affect America in a positive way. Legalizing marijuana would be beneficial to the United States and our citizen’s lives.

Although America is the land of the “free” you do not really have to many “free” choices that you can make. America should have the right to choose whether or not marijuana should be legal. Marijuana is a drug that some will never understand, but I myself think it should be legalized to help create taxation benefits, to help direct drug enforcement money, and because generally its not much more harmful the tobacco or alcohol.

The legalization of marijuana has been a highly debated and controversial subject for the past century. Up until the early twentieth century, marijuana was cultivated and used widely throughout the U.S. for both medical and industrial purposes. Beginning in the early twentieth, the taboo of marijuana became popularized due the sensationalized reports of Mexican immigrants smoking marijuana and becoming violent with superhuman strength. This led to the U.S. federal government imposing a prohibition on the cultivation and possession of marijuana that is still in use today. Currently, nine states have or are set to fully legalize marijuana within the next year for both recreational and medical use, with twenty states legalizing the possession of medical marijuana.Despite the legalization of marijuana in multiple states, the federal government has yet to pass any form of law legalizing or decriminalizing the use of marijuana. This failure by our government has snuffed out the potential benefits that legalized marijuana can provide. Legalizing marijuana in the U.S. can provide a safer alternative to alcohol and tobacco, marijuana can provide health benefits to citizens who suffer from illnesses such as cancer or depression, and marijuana can provide benefits to the federal government by providing jobs and new industries.