Since the 1970’s, marijuana has increasingly taken the forefront as the next “socially harmless” drug of choice, akin to the likes of alcohol and tobacco. Many state legislatures have begun a decriminalization process, and in some cases, full legalization and regulation. Though the scope of the following research is not to discuss the differences in legislation, the broad spectrum between completely illegal and legal use of marijuana should be noted. Regulation varies greatly from incredibly restricted
The legalization of marijuana has been a very hot topic across Canada since the 2015 federal elections. This is because elected Liberal leader, Justin Trudeau has suggested the legalization, regulation and taxation of Marijuana. This essay will touch upon the Marxian explanation of why marijuana could be come legal, why the use of marijuana is seen as an illegal/legal activity from a Durkheimian perspective, and lastly how people view marijuana use and how they view the use of the law to regulate
Marijuana Legalization Marijuana legalization is an issue that the United States is currently facing. Through all branches and aspects of government, the concept of marijuana legalization can be applied and understood. In order to better frame the policy issue, the policy should be viewed through different lenses and all aspects of government. In this essay, it will be shown how marijuana legalization truly incorporates all areas of government interest. First, the politics of marijuana legalization
Arthur Jackson Prof. O`keefe English Composition 30 march 2015 THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA No matter what side of this issue a persons beliefs land them on, there is definitely no denying the amount of money the states who have legalized are bringing in on tax revenue is truly astounding. Despite how you divide the money there will more than likely be enough to go around, seeing how Colorado is poised to rake in nearly $800 million in 2015. Can you imagine if our state had this kind of extra
that are not crimes.” This statement is still relevant in today’s society regarding the illegal use of marijuana. Citizens for the legalization and regulation of marijuana have proposed that legalization would reduce the profits of criminals, direct law enforcement dollars to more serious crimes and gain a new source of tax revenue (Government of Canada, 2016). People against legalizing marijuana argue that is not a harmless drug. They believe that legalizing it might encourage more people to use
The legalization of marijuana has been controversial topic throughout recent decades, however the legislature just appears to normally decrease. Marijuana is being utilized wrongfully by means of numerous Americans nowadays of any age. Some people concur with that the legalization of marijuana is best suitable for logical purposes. Supporters contend that it 'll significantly benefit economically and it is not any more unsafe than cigarettes or liquor. Others encounter that marijuana is a portal
States the legalization of marijuana has been one of the most controversial topics around the country. It is controversial to many people because under federal law the drug “marijuana” is illegal. However due to the positive medical purposes of the drug, under state law marijuana is legal in certain states either medically or recreationally. When you look back at this history of our country, we have been through many periods of growth, expansion, and prohibition. Topics such as the legalization of alcohol
recent efforts have been made to legalize drugs, particularly marijuana. To put it bluntly, this is a terrible idea. Despite what proponents say, it would not provide any tangible benefits. In fact, the legalization of drugs would result in many severe consequences for our country. One can simply look at the opioid crisis that is sweeping through the nation to see the horrific impact the use of this drug has had on the nation. Even marijuana, considered by some to be the least offensive of the major
article I read was about marijuana legalization, and whether or not it should be legal in all states, and why it isn’t yet. It also explains how much the support for Marijuana legalization has skyrocketed in the past twenty years. The purpose that the article served, was to inform us, by using charts and showing the support for Marijuana legalization, in different groups. The first chart shows a general opinion on Marijuana legalization. The second shows support of legalization by political views which
The Legalization of Marijuana Do you know of anyone even yourself who wants marijuana to be legalized? Marijuana is a drug that comes from a plant that is naturally grown. Marijuana can be used for relieving pain and is used for many other things. Many people believe that since marijuana has been perceived as a “bad drug” that it shouldn't be legalized. There are also people who believe that marijuana should be legalized because it is helpful for people and is not harmful. Marijuana should be legalized