Legalization

points made in this topic. The Anti-Legalization side makes points as in it's not good for society and like Wilson a lot of addicts and the containment of these people. The side that seems more reasonable and I side with is Pro-legalization. The reasons that I will get to will be along the lines of moral issues and economy. A Philosopher I will mention is Thomas Szasz because he uses these points to back up my side and oppose the other. Anti-Legalization side makes some reasonable points. Some

“decriminalized” the usage of the marijuana. Marijuana is the most commonly used drug in the United States; it has the potential to boost the economy, solve countless health issues, and cut millions of dollars spent on drug enforcement issues. The legalization of marijuana does not only benefit the individuals who need or want marijuana but it can also help the country’s economy. The number one reason why there are crime rates when it comes to marijuana possession is because it is illegal. More and more

The legalization of marijuana is such a growing debate in the United States, whether it’s on television, in the classroom, or in your own kitchen; you may find yourself debating about it with someone. You are either for it, against it, or indifferent. Either way you still have an opinion of some sort about the legalization of marijuana. Christopher Beach and William Bennett are no different. The release of their article on called “Legalize Juggernaut” on WeeklyStandard.com timing is perfect since

Medical Marijuana: A Topic Leaving People Up in Smoke Renee Grant ENC 1101-1002 Professor Bahle March 30, 2013 Medical Marijuana: A Topic Leaving People Up in Smoke Medical marijuana has been an ongoing fight between the federal government, physicians and patients. Contrary to many beliefs, marijuana, whether it is used for medical reasons or recreational is non-lethal. It has been proven to be useful in many medical conditions. There has

Noah Michaels Diane Mercer Honors English 1 21 February 2017 Medical Marijuana: Legalization? The legalization of medical marijuana is a big debate. Many proponents of the legal medical use of marijuana are pushing for decriminalization in order to better the lives of people suffering from chronic and terminal diseases. Some States have legalized it but there are a good amount of states that haven’t. Legalizing medical marijuana could have monetary benefits as well as health benefits. Even though

Persuasive Essay The legalization of Marijuana for recreational use has been a hot topic for quite some time. Arguments about why it should or should not be legal have been some of the highlights of many debates. Marijuana, which is usually wrongfully conveyed as a harmful drug that will only do harm to our society if it get legalized for recreational use. Skepticism aside, the history and facts about weed don't illustrate a dangerous drug that leads to the deterioration

In a time where the war on drugs is at an all-time high, the legalization of marijuana is a topic that will consistently start an argument that results in agreeing to disagree between the parties involved. This plant, which is commonly referred to as a ‘gateway drug’, has primarily been used in the past as a recreational drug. However, it is now also used as a medicinal drug that is able to alleviate symptoms of serious illnesses such as cancer and HIV/AIDS (Thames et al. 122). While it is both medicinal

The risk of Legalization of Marijuana Marijuana, as we know, is a kind of drug. According to Thompson (2015), marijuana is not only one kind of drug, but also can be used as a medicinal material. The reason it can be a medicinal substance is that marijuana has a curative affect of relieving pain. Despite different states having a variety of regulations about the usage of marijuana, there is always one rule that is unified, which is the medicinal usage of marijuana must be approved by the FDA—the

The issue of marijuana legalization has been a hot topic in recent times, but to understand first why it became illegal. Marijuana became illegal the first time shortly after the Mexican Revolution ended in 1910. After their revolution, many people from Mexico brought with them their customs their ideas and with them they brought their use of marijuana as a relaxant and medicine for many ailments. Even though, the use of cannabis was already prevalent in America at the time, the term “marihuana”

If I said I have weed, what would your response be? Everyone will have a different response, but they will all fall under one of these categories: you will not care, you will want some, or you will be disgusted. Whatever your view may be right now, the idea of anyone being able to have weed on them legally could happen. There is much controversy on whether marijuana should be legalized in the United States. Some people want marijuana to be legalized for a variety of reasons: medical purposes, less