things about our judicial system, was how Vince Lombardi mentioned things that had nothing to do with evidence actually presented during the trial. One thing wrongly presented by the prosecution was how Lance was operating a “so called” medical dispensary, which wouldn’t be legal under current law, which was not the case since the hearing was in May and the law didn’t take effect until June. During his trial, they did not prove he broke any current state laws. His new attorney did point out the
policy that conflicts with federal laws and everyone seems to have an opinion. There are many options on the table for law makers. We could see the federal government enforce their current marijuana laws by cracking down and increase their raids on dispensaries, or they could make marijuana a higher priority with agencies from the DEA to local law enforcement. Another option is to loosen up on what some would deem a “futile” war on drugs; the end result would be each individual state deciding if medicinal
Misconceptions about Marijuana: Why it should be legalized ‘All sides of the debate have appropriated the scientific evidence on marijuana to satisfy their claims. What are we going to make of these conflicting portrayals of a drug with historical origins dating back to 8,000 B.C.?’(Earleywine)Many judge marijuana like they’re all the same and that all strains have the same effect on us when in reality that isn’t fully true.There are differences between each strain and its chemical composition.
“It’s good for the flu, good for asthma, good for tuberculosis, even good for umara composis;” words sang by Peter Tosh in his famous song “Legalize It.” While we may be far from legalizing the recreational use of marijuana on a federal level, a great controversy surrounds the subject of the medical uses of marijuana. I believe the legalization of medical marijuana on a federal level will benefit our country as a whole by treating those with physical and mental ailments, no risk of an increase in
Cannabis in California are, if California legalizes Cannabis it still does not mean that federally it is legal. Since Colorado and Washington have legalized Cannabis the owners of the dispensaries are not protected like other businesses. Such as when time comes to transport money to banks the owners of the dispensaries have to us... ... middle of paper ... ...ging in from 4.7 billion to $29 billion a year.” (Katel). Drug smuggling does cause violent crime and if Cannabis was legal in California
work in the cannabis industry. The status of marijuana is always fluctuating. There are new laws, regulations, and legalities to consider and many affect how a cannabis-selling business can advertise. These business restrictions do not mean that dispensaries can’t advertise, just that they need to be cautious when deciding on a marketing strategy. Here are five marketing ideas you should avoid. 1. Avoid All Contact with Minors This is the most important rule to remember. In all
say that dispensaries are set up only to sell marijuana rather than to help patients that are ill. “The entire Medical marijuana industry is a front sell marijuana to whoever wants it. Marijuana dispensaries are distasteful and they attract other businesses that are equally distasteful” (Szumski 56). This viewpoint is very stereotypical and there may be a few dispensaries that do only care about selling their product but for the majority that is not true. Also the job of the dispensaries is not to
It lives on as a fleeting memory in the expansive history that is the city of Chicago, and crosses the minds of few regularly. Stretching roughly a mile in distance, Maxwell Street was once the epicenter of commerce, the birth of culture, and change. From its birth out of the Great Chicago Fire, to the first Jewish immigrants, to it’s final day as a bazaar, it is this rise and decline of Maxwell Street that has aided in cultural differentiation that ultimately gives insight into the urban spacing
For over a century, marijuana has been illegal in the United States and in a lot of cases it remains prohibited because it has been prohibited for so long. Laws in California and Colorado are currently popular in the media because they are legalizing and taxing marijuana production and distribution. After adding sales and excise taxes to the sales price in these states, consumers are purchasing marijuana legally for a lower price than its black market price. Revenue gained from taxes in these states
The first use of cannabis was traced back to china. It was later introduced to Mexican-Americans through Caribbean sailors and Mexican immigrants. Before current day, those who used and smoked weed were stereotyped as hippies and stoners. From 1969 to 2009, the polls show American growth in supporting legalizing marijuana. Despite that, more people support marijuana for medical use than for recreational use. Medical marijuana is legal in 25 states and the District of Columbia. Out of those twenty
candidates will focus on the issues that are most pressing to the public voting constituency. Of the four issues addressed in Alicia Robinson’s new piece, the two that are of particular interest to me is what the city will do concerning marijuana dispensaries and the proposed pay raise for the council
purposes, which took place in 1996. Nowadays, some states are focusing more on ,not only legalization for medical use, but too decriminalize marijuana and legalize it for recreational use. Which means whoever you are, you can get marijuana out of the dispensary. One of the reasons the government talks about doing this is because a large amount of American citizens are marijuana smokers, so if they legalize and tax the product the government will be making a lot of money. When marijuana was first legalized
when they don’t even have an illness. There are many medical cannabis dispensaries typically in every location. There is so many competitive cannabis clubs, but they are not located in proper places such as next to a school or close to a church. There are many medical benefits of having a medical card. It treats patients that have Aids/HIV, Cancer, Leukemia, Tumors, Anorexia, and even depression (San Francisco Medical Dispensary). Marijuana is vital because it could help those patients that suffer
NORML, believes some are trying to shift the public opinion of marijuana and want to alter their strategy to toward cultivating restrictions rather than total prohibition of marijuana use. Dispensaries have been controversial in Michigan; they were deemed illegal by the state supreme court, but some dispensaries remain in business in Detroit and other cities. There are nearly 100,000 registered patients
the Southern Chinese province of Guangdong.[4] After selling his practice to a fellow doctor, he moved to Hong Kong in 1856 where he became part owner of the Hong Kong Dispensary, an offshoot of the Canton Dispensary which operated from 1828–1858 known as the "Big Medicine Shop". After Dr. Thomas Boswell Watson dead, the dispensary took over by Dr Alexander Skirving Watson in 1858 following management changes and the company began trading under the name A.S. Watson & Company in
does it take its dealers off the streets and cut the black markets drugs sales by 56% but it also limits the users by placing a legal age on buying from a dispensary just as it currently does with tobacco and alcohol. This would reduce the amount of violence on the streets from illegal
Medical marijuana has been a topic of discussion in recent years due to it being made legal in several states here in the U.S. From cancer patients to people who suffer from PTSD, medical marijuna has made its way into several thousands of peoples lives and helping them live their life more fulfilled. My mom is currrently a medical marijuana patient and watching her go from popping several prescription drugs to only needig one dose of marijuana each day, only provs to me there is a medicine practice
Have you encountered a friend or family member who has benefitted from the use of marijuana? Perhaps it was you yourself who has found the use of the plant to be beneficial to your everyday life. Marijuana has long been popular for both its medicinal and recreational properties and in the last few years has become a widely discussed topic in the public. Many states have adopted the idea of legalization in varying levels and have left the decision up to the voters. Although many individuals in the
Dementia patients saw benefits from medicinal marijuana that helped alleviate them from anxiety, depression, and hallucinations ("The Effects of Medical Marijuana on Alzheimer 's Treatment."). Once again, these benefits from marijuana show how diverse and effective it is when used for treating neurodegenerative diseases. Medical cannabis has been shown to help those who suffer from cancer. One of the largest benefits that cancer patients gain with marijuana is that it helps stop and prevent the
The ‘Not-So-Luck’ of the Irish Angela’s Ashes describes the childhood and early adulthood of its author, Frank McCourt, as his family is forced to move from place to place in order to escape the burdens of their poverty. At the beginning of the novel, the author’s parents, both Irish-born, meet in Brooklyn, and are forced to marry as the author’s mother, Angela, becomes pregnant. During their time in the states, Frank’s family is stricken with poverty, as his father struggles to find work and, once