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Recommended: limitation and criticism of the modernization approach

H.R.________
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Representative Michelle Mayer introduced the following bill which was referred to the committee on
Rehabilitation Center Act
Section one:
The purpose of this bill is to create a solution to the drug war currently raging in the United States. This bill will set up guidelines for a reasonable way to slowly wean America off its current addiction to the use of depressants and stimulants.

Section two:
Over the years, the war on drugs has become a serious issue in American politics. It was not officially an issue until the 1970’s when President Nixon tried to put a stop to the increased crime rates he thought were attributed to increased drug use, even though the first law banning narcotics was created in 1875. During the 1800’s, drug abuse was so widespread, doctors prescribed opium, marijuana, cocaine and heroin for the treatment of tetanus, dysentery, fever and migraine headaches. Ever since then, the government has created different acts and laws in the hopes of creating a better society; one without the use and need of illegal narcotics. Most people would agree that all drugs should be illegal and possession should result in either a hefty fine or imprisonment. However, there are some people who would vouch for the legal use of narcotics by saying the state has no business with what people do in their free time.

The debate over whether or not recreational drugs, like marijuana should be legal or not is also in debate. Some people argue that because of the fact that its not additive, there is no harm in having it be legal. Others would say it is a gateway drug to the more hardcore narcotics. As of right now, Obviously, with so many american citizens addicted to the use of either st...

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