Since the reign of Nixon in the presidential office the drug war practices have led to the conviction of millions of Americans – excessively poor people and people of color – while this drug war is continually failing in the reduction of drug use and drug related disease and overdose. The major problem with the war on drugs is the way authorities – like government officials – are handling the situations brought upon through the drug war. A solution to the war on drugs would be to create safer way to help drug users across America. Drug courts are not the answer to the war on drugs; health centered offices are the approach to drug use in America. Placing millions of non-violent drug users behind bars does not solve the solution of drugs in America; it only limits the amount of drug use in the time period that the “offender” is behind bars. As said by Robert Steele (CIA: High-Ranking Official) in the movie American Drug War: The Last White Hope, “the drug war is a perfect continuing example of why we will never win the war on terrorism, because it captures the ineffectiveness of the U...
In this essay, the author
- Opines that a solution to the war on drugs would be to create safer ways to help drug users across america.
- Opines that drug courts are not the answer to the war on drugs; health centered offices are the approach to drug use in america.
- Opines that government employees and organizations are not handling the war on drugs "problems" correctly. if the crack cocaine epidemic was as powerful as the news casts had stated, how come the government didn't interject their money and lives into the safe distribution of drugs
- Analyzes how kevin booth and friends had made their way to amsterdam to check out their solution of safe houses for their war on drugs. the recorded film in the movie shows the complete opposite of what is stated by general barry mccaffrey.
- Opines that a solution to the drug war would be creating safe ways for the drugs in america to get out to its consumers and have safe places for these drug users to use.
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In this essay, the author
- Narrates groff, matt. "questions on the 1315 project chart."
- Explains domostawski, artur, and the global drug policy program's benefits of decriminalizing drug use in portugal.
- Quotes becker, gary s., and kevin m. murphy. "the drug war and the damage done: some wars can't."
- Analyzes how ethan nadelmann responds to a piece on drug decriminalization that says alcohol prohibition was responsible for the drop in alcohol related hospitalizations during that period.
- Opines that decriminalizing drugs in the united states is a better solution than legalization.
- Argues that the huge spending increase was necessary to stifle an increase in illegal use, or that prohibition spending has had little to no effect on reducing illegal drug use.
- Reports that portugal decriminalized the use of drugs and developed new policies on harm reduction, treatment, and prevention.
981 wordsRead More - America's War on Drugsanalytical essayThroughout history, Americans have fought many enemies that threaten the safety of our great Nation and provided aid and resources to our partnering countries in their time of despair. However, the consequences were substantial, countless brave men and women lost their lives defending the freedom of Americans. Today American’s fight a different kind of war; it is a war without a clear enemy or end in sight. Today, America fights a War on Drugs.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that americans have fought many enemies that threaten the safety of our great nation and provided aid and resources to our partnering countries in their time of despair. today, america fights a war on drugs.
- Analyzes how the war on drugs cost the united states an estimated one trillion dollars for what is believed to be nothing more than an objective to stomp out growing social discontent in the country.
- Explains that drug smugglers were beginning to create smaller organizations throughout mexico, breaking all ties with the larger organizations. with criminal activity escalating, president nixon created the drug enforcement administration (dea) in 1973.
- Analyzes how drug production and smuggling was an essential way of life for many hispanics throughout mexico, but the united states continued to provide financial and military aid throughout decades of uncertainty.
- Explains that in the mid-1990s, the united states government declared a drug-free american in response to the protest of the war on drugs campaign.
- Explains that the united states southern border is the most accessible location for drug smuggling. over 90% of the drugs make their way into the u.s.
- Analyzes how violence in mexico had caught the attention of the social media. television networks had portrayed narcotics as more of a "social norm" than what they really are.
- Analyzes how the increase of violence in mexico and news media covering drug cartels slaughtering innocent citizens provoked legislators from both countries to proclaim tougher approaches, using more military resources as an intervention.
- Opines that the war on drugs has been responsible for more violence amongst police officials and innocent citizens, debating to call national debate to address this issue.
- Opines that the war on drugs should be amended with the growing demand for drugs in the united states.
- Explains that in 2009, the u.s. national drug intelligence center reported an estimated $38 billion from drug cartels as the demand for narcotics increased throughout the united states.
- Argues that the war on drugs is a necessity for america's safety and preventative for the young and nave youths to consider the alternative before the consequences.
- Argues that the war on drugs is fundamentally responsible for the violence that engulfs mexico. the real issues, rather than suggest responsibility, would be to focus on the drug issues.
- Opines that the war on drugs is flawed, spending billions of dollars to protect our neighboring country and the borders, but without implementing practices that would eradicate the drug demand and focus on ways to rehabilitate the endless number of drug addicts.
- Asks whether the war on drugs should end to legalize drugs, or should the attention be directed more to why it was implemented decades ago.
- Concludes that rather than advocate the demise of the war on drugs, focus on its ability to succeed society and prevent the torrent of illegal drugs into the united states.
- Cites bussey, jane, and campos, isaac. "in search of real reform: lessons from mexico's long history of drugprohibition."
- Analyzes martin, william's "texas high ways." texas monthly 37.10 (2009): 148. mas ultra school edition.
1823 wordsRead More - The War on Drugsanalytical essayThe war on drugs began in the United States in 1971 when President Richard Nixon declared war. President Nixon increased the number of federal drug control agencies, increased mandatory sentences for drug offenders, and utilized no-knock warrants in attempt to get the problem under control. It has been over forty years since President Nixon declared a war on drugs. Did America win the war on drugs? Is it time to legalize illicit drugs in this country? What are other countries doing in reference to drugs? The author will examine the history of the war on drugs in this country, how other countries deal with drugs, list the positive and negative aspect of legalizing illicit drugs, and offer his opinion as to whether drugs should be decriminalized or not.
In this essay, the author
- Examines the history of the war on drugs in the united states, how other countries deal with drugs, and lists the positive and negative aspect of legalizing illicit drugs.
- Explains that the swiss government wants to legalize cannabis and put state provisions of heroin to addicts on a permanent legal footing.
- Explains that latin american countries suggested legalization and decriminalization of illicit drugs as an effective approach to reduce drug violence. legalization reduces cartel influence, unpacks overcrowded prisons, and eradicates police corruption.
- Argues that decriminalization or legalization of illicit drugs will reduce violent crimes, solve the problem of overcrowded prisons, and save taxpayers billions of dollars annually.
- Opines that drug legalization in latin america could be the answer.
- Explains that we are the drug policy alliance, a brief history of the drug war.
- Explains that the first anti-drug laws were established in the 1800s because of the specific ethnic groups associated with particular drugs, such as chinese opium, blacks cocaine, and mexicans marijuana.
- Explains that marijuana is a greenish-brown mixture of dried leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers that contains the psychoactive chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or thc.
- Explains that the benefits of legalizing illicit drugs are numerous and obvious to the supporters of this movement.
1571 wordsRead More - America’s War on Drugs vs. Legalizationanalytical essayAmerica’s War on Drugs vs. Legalization The United States has spent over 30 years fighting the war on drugs. Americans have paid a heavy price financially. The drug enforcement budget is now $40 billion. A lot of time, effort, and money go into America’s attempt in eliminating trafficking, dealing, and the use of illegal drugs. Many believe that this is a war worth fighting, while others feel that America will never conquer the war on drugs.
In this essay, the author
- Examines the history of the drug war and the arguments for and against fighting the war on drugs.
- Explains that the pure food and drug act said that certain drugs could only be sold on prescription.
- Explains that the comprehensive drug abuse prevention and control act was the law that made the most impact on the drug addiction population.
- Explains that president ronald reagan declared the "war on drugs" in his weekly radio address. reagan increased anti-drug spending from about 1 billion dollars to about 5 billion during his two terms.
3400 wordsRead More - Analysis Of There's No Justice In The War On Drugsanalytical essayGrowing up in the United States means going through some type of anti-drug program. Kids start being introduced to drugs at a very young age because the first interaction with them is being told not to do any of them. Most kids have no idea what drugs are until this program is introduced in elementary schools telling kids not to do drugs. In “There’s No Justice in the War on Drugs”, Milton Friedman talks about the injustice of drugs and the harsh reality of being addicted to drugs, and the causes or side effects that come along with them. The author clearly argues the “war on drugs” and uses analysis and data to prove his argument.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how milton friedman argues against the "war on drugs" claim that president richard m. nixon made twenty-five years ago and uses ethos, logos, and pathos to defend his argument.
- Analyzes how friedman argues against president nixon's announcement about a "war on drugs" because he believes that the government shouldn't have the power to come between men and their choice of taking drugs.
- Analyzes how friedman's essay includes pathos, ethos, and logos to explain his argument and help the audience understand his position.
- Analyzes how friedman uses a good strategy by staying away from fallacies throughout most of his essay.
- Opines that should've included more examples and sentences to further strengthen his argument.
- Analyzes how friedman uses toulmin style argument to persuade his audience by adding reason and logic. he adds ethos, pathos and logos to defend his argument.
1000 wordsRead More - Combating Drug Use in Americaanalytical essayThe use of illegal drugs has plagued society for thousands of years. Illicit drugs use can be found all around the world. The War on Drugs is a term applied to a campaign on the prohibition of drugs of drug use, with the effort to reduced illegal drug trades. The current War on Drugs has affected our society physically and emotionally, and should end for the better of our society immediately. When the War on Drugs began, it was “The expectation that drug trafficking in the United States could be greatly reduced in a short amount of time through federal policing and yet the war on drugs continues to this day.” (Becker1) The war on drugs is an unwinnable war.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the war on drugs is a campaign on the prohibition of drugs of drug use, with the effort to reduce illegal drug trades.
- Explains that the war on drugs was first implemented on july 14, 1969, when president richard nixon identified that major drug abuse in this country was a national threat to society.
- Explains that the war on drugs has had a significant impact on youth by informing them of the dangers of drugs.
- Analyzes how the war on drugs is a trillion-dollar failure.
1107 wordsRead More - Marijuana Should be Legalanalytical essayFurthermore, the war on drugs is not working and it is just spending money. It has put more people in prison that should not be there, and has lost many American lives. “The ...
In this essay, the author
- Argues that prohibition has kept marijuana out of children's hands, making it easier for them to obtain it.
- Opines that marijuana's legalization will have positive effects on society because of all the situations it will solve.
- Opines that americas coalition suggests marijuana laws be relaxed.
- Opines that marijuana should be legalized for 10 reasons.
- Analyzes mozingo, joe, bloomekatz, and savage's article, "feds soften stance on big pot growers."
- States lauter, david, "poll: marijuana legalization wins majority support nationwide." mcclatchy washington dc news bureau.
- Argues that the war on drugs is not working and it is just spending money.
803 wordsRead More - Prohibition is Destroying Americaanalytical essayThe war on drugs began with good intentions, but it is becoming clear that this battle is a failure. Not only do drug laws violate American’s freedoms, but they further complicate the lives of drug users. These laws have inadvertently been responsible for the deaths of thousands through bad drug deals and dirty drugs, which leads one to ask the question, “Is this a war on drugs or a war on drug users?” Body bags and HIV are becoming the most widely known side effects of drug prohibition. Contrary to what many may think, drug use will never be eliminated. Only through legalization and strict state-controlled regulations will the violent and deadly consequences of drug laws be controlled. By making these substances available, the drugs themselves will be safer and cheaper, government spending and prison population will decrease, and most importantly, Americans will be freer.
In this essay, the author
- Opines that the war on drugs began with good intentions, but it is becoming clear that this battle is a failure.
- Explains how the federal government stripped americans of their right to drink alcohol under the volstead act of 1920. alcohol was no longer manufactured by trusted companies like anheuser-busch and was now in the hands of black market racketeers like al capone.
- Explains that dirty needles were responsible for 40 percent of newly diagnosed hiv/aids cases in america in 1992. drug education classes across america warn children not to use them due to deadly health concerns.
- Explains that the law of supply and demand can explain why the prices of drugs continue to increase. inflation makes international crime lords and corner hustlers even richer, while disadvantaged drug users get poorer and desperate.
- Explains that tobacco accounts for 435,000 premature deaths of americans every year and causes 30 percent of all cancer related deaths in america. cigarettes are more addictive than any other drug, legal or illegal.
- Explains that alcohol causes the biggest increase in criminal behavior and death in america. alcoholics not only put society in danger, but they compromise their own health as well.
- Argues that drug laws are unique in that they punish the people they intend to protect, and they do so frequently.
- Argues that legalization and regulation of illicit substances could save the american government up to 80 billion a year, instead of spending tax dollars to confine non-violent offenders.
- Opines that pharmacies should distribute drugs from behind the counter, out of plain sight to customers age 21 and over, with warning labels and written information of the dangers of drug use.
- Argues that controlled taxable distribution and product quality control could free american citizens from prison and free the drug addicts from death and hopefully from their addiction.
- Explains that aclu against drug prohibition. san diego: greenhaven press, inc. 2000.
- Explains gerdes, louise i., ed. at issue: legalizing drugs. san diego: greenhaven press, inc.
1547 wordsRead More - America's War on Drugs: Policy and Problemsanalytical essayAmerica's War on Drugs: Policy and Problems In this paper I will evaluate America's War on Drugs. More specifically, I will outline our nation's general drug history and look critically at how Congress has influenced our current ineffective drug policy. Through this analysis I hope to show that drug prohibition policies in the United States, for the most part, have failed. Additionally, I will highlight and evaluate the influences acting on individual legislators' decisions to continue support for these ineffective policies as a more general demonstration of Congress' role in the formation of our nation's drug policy strategy.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the profits made in the illegal drug trade provide a strong incentive for corruption by law-enforcement officials.
- Analyzes how the prosecution of drug users and dealers has taxed the criminal justice system millions of dollars.
- Argues that social groups and elite individuals exert influence on policy makers to sustain the war on drugs and have systematically ignored evidence against the effectiveness of current drug laws.
- Analyzes how johns argues that the real purpose of the war on drugs is social control, both at home and abroad.
- Analyzes how fenno argues that all house members have three primary goals: reelection, power inside congress, and good public policy.
- Explains mccaffrey, barry r., "reducing drug use and its consequences in america."
- Analyzes america's war on drugs by examining its general drug history and how congress has influenced its ineffective drug policy.
- Argues that the war on drugs has been a failure of the most expensive kind.
- Argues that drug prohibition policies create more problems than they solve, such as increased violence, negative health effects, corruption, misallocation of resources, and an overload of the criminal justice system.
- Argues that the war on drugs is concerned with the civil liberties of american citizens.
- Explains that congress has passed numerous laws in efforts to prohibit legal drug use, including the harrison act of 1914, the federal narcotics control board, and the boggs act.
- Opines that the reelection hypothesis is the driving factor behind the continued irrational, inefficient and ineffective drug prohibition policies.
- Argues that the provision of information on the failed drug wars to the public can lead to a change of attitudes.
- Cites beckett, katherine, bertram, eva, morris blachman, kenneth sharpe, and peter andreas.
- Explains hatsukami, fischman, hill, quaile, and hinton-andersson's "pathways of representation: a causal analysis of public opinion-policy linkages."
- Cites meier, kenneth j., miller, warren e. and stokes. musto, d.f. 1987. "the history of legislative control over opium, cocaine, and their derivations."
- Explains that siegel, mark a., nancy r. jacobs, and jacquelyn f. quiram, editors. 1997. illegal drugs: america's anguish.
4902 wordsRead More - War on Drugsanalytical essayThe War on Drugs was created to locate drug problems in the United States by designing a system of zero tolerance of drug use. Any use of drugs weather it is selling, trafficking or using is problematic and defined as deviant behavior. Individuals who threaten the social order of zero tolerance of drugs are then labeled as deviants. Through the War on Drugs Research has found that many of American societies men specifically black men are locked up behind bars and not for violent crimes. Black men of minority are behind bars and fill up our correctional facilities due to mandatory minimums of incarceration because of drugs. Black men are forced to leave their families, leave jobs and subdue to cell walls because the system has created a legal discrimination in America. In this paper I seek to explain how the War on Drugs created a stigma against minority by labeling a group of individuals deviant.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that a deviant is defined as any behavior that doesn't conform to social norms. minority groups, such as african-americans and latinos, are more likely to engage in such acts.
- Analyzes michelle alexander's book, "the new jim crow: mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness," which argues that the criminal justice system uses the war on drugs to discriminate and repress the black man.
- Analyzes michelle's claim that african american men have been labeled to be the race attached to deviant acts. the criminal justice system created laws which make it where there is a mandatory minimum of time that must be served for the smallest amount of drugs.
- Cites marshall b. clinard and robert f. meier's sociology of deviant behavior, 14th edition, 2011.
- Explains how the war on drugs created a stigma against minority by labeling individuals as deviants.
- Analyzes how eugene jarecki's film "the house i live" gave viewers a great visual on what exactly the war on drugs entails.
- Argues that discrimination still lives in our society even centuries after slavery was abolished.
- Cites kozol, t, rose, m, grene, and lindinsky, from inquiry to academic writing.
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