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    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

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    use of marijuana has also help the trend increase as well According to Gallup Poll, “marijuana use has increased among most subgroups in the past decade, but more so among certain groups than others. For example, support is up 33 percentage points to 77% among adults aged 18 to 34, while it is up 16 points among adults aged 55 and older to 45%” (Swift). Another reason for the occurrence in increasing support is that, pharmaceutical drugs have been going head-to-head with medical marijuana and legalization

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    To blaze or not to blaze? The legalization of marijuana is a key component in the development of our society. It comes with medical benefits, saves government funds, and creates a safer community for our people. Legalizing marijuana creates a new level of medical aid . First, marijuana helps many people who endure a tremendous amount of pain.It has been proven by doctors that this drug helps people who are dealing with chronic nerve pain. Allowing patients who are recovering from an injury or surgery

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    The debate on whether to legalize marijuana has been on the discussion board in many countries, and it has always raised different reactions and argument. Some people feel that legalization of marijuana is correct as it does not affect their health resulting in some countries legalizing it like Uruguay, Spain and some parts of Netherlands. On one side, there are those who believe that there should be control of the use of marijuana like only be used for medical purpose, while some feel it should

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    Marijuana, a popular drug, has taken over Colorado and is debatable in whether it was a good idea to legalize it. The legalization of marijuana happened in 2012 and since then “more than $15 million in taxes and fees have been raised from sales” (Christian Century). The recreational stores will sell to anyone 21 years of age or older, needing to show a driver’s license or passport for proof, not being important if they’re tourists or residents (Coloradopotguide). Legalizing marijuana, fortunately

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    Behind Marijuana Marijuana is arguably the most controversial drug in history. In general, when someone hears the word “drugs” they think of a terrible substance that will destroy the human body. However bringing up marijuana, many people think of different things. Some think of a degenerate hippie, but many Americans simply do not know what to think, and bringing up the legalization of the substance is even more controversial. There is a large group of people that believe the legalization of marijuana

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    The legalization of marijuana in the United States has become a controversial debate in the political system and in the community debating over its economic effects and the exposed of drugs to citizens. Cartels are one of the major groups of people that benefit from the marketing of drugs. Texas is one of the most affected states because of its accessibility to the border, therefore it will be beneficial for Texas to legalize marijuana because it will decline crime rates. In fact, it has been scientifically

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    you addicted. Marijuana has made a massive comeback with Washington and Oregon legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. These are not the first states to take this horrid step, Colorado, Alaska, California, Massachusetts, and Nevada have all taken on the dangerous epidemic of legalizing this drug. Trying to be cautious of the side effects legalization has on the economy the state government has set the legal age to smoke, sell, and grow at twenty one in hopes of avoiding marijuana use in teens

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    Marijuana is dried leaves or steams that come from a plant called cannabis. People who use marijuana have heard many say that they should not do it because it is illegal, and it is bad for you. But just because something is illegal does not mean it is bad. Marijuana is a very controversial drug and the most commonly used. By legalizing the drug, it can be used for medical use, to help the economy and can stop the overcrowding of jails and prisons. Marijuana has positive elements that can help many

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    Passage 1: In the article Marijuana devastated Colorado, Jeff Hunt shares his reasons for not allowing Marijuana to be legalized nationally. He uses Colorado as a reference because Marijuana has been legalized in that state. The Marijuana Justice Act is the first action, taken by Senator Cory Booker, to legalize marijuana across the nation and Jeff provided extensive facts that negates the expectations Senator Booker had planned. He states that in Colorado the number of “traffic deaths, poison

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