dangerous than marijuana. Also, the legislation regarding the drug was created on racist sentiments, reducing the law’s credibility. The current policy also creates a dangerous black market and renders our prison system ineffective. The legalization of cannabis would bring undeniable medical and economic benefits to society and the government. Varying degrees of marijuana legalization have proved that, if controlled, the drug is rarely damaging to a society or its population. In fact, the benefits of such
disbursing of marijuana tax is being exemplified in California and Colorado. Be that as it may, people continue to argue against legalizing and taxing marijuana for such reasons as its negative health effects, the ability of individuals to evade taxes on cannabis, and its legalization spreading to other states. Those opposed to changing marijuana laws stand firm in their beliefs that spending tax dollars on incarcerating and policing marijuana users and distributors is beneficial to society. In turn, the
issue on cannabis. Cannabis is infamous for its natural state as a plant, and also for its ability for allowing people of all kinds to become “high”. A bad name has been given since there has been much negativity and false claims towards the subject. Cannabis is used medicinally to help those in need to aid to medical disabilities, disorders, as well as chronic pains. This plant is an issue through the laws of congress and year after year, lobbyist to this day are still fighting for its legality. In this
and certain diseases, as well as rise in backing amongst the general public. One cannot turn on the television without witnessing a discussion or debate involving the legality and medical use of this specific Cannabis plant. The reason the use of medical marijuana has become such a controversial topic is because possession of cannabis has been illegal in most of the world since the late 1930's, causing medical marijuana use to be identified as socially and morally deteriorating to a greater part of
believe that marijuana first use was for medical purposes. Marijuana dates all the way back to 2900 BC, in China, where the Chinese emperor Fu Hsi noted that cannabis was a very popular medicine that possessed both yin and yang. The Egyptians also used cannabis for glaucoma, inflammation, and enemas. In India, they use Bhang, a drink of cannabis and milk, as an anesthetic and anti-phlegmatic. By the mid-1930s, marijuana was regulated in every state by laws instituted through The Uniform State Narcotic
protein and omega-3 content. Marijuana may well have been the first cultivated speculation that Stone Age man may have used a wild herd to speed up this language skills. Some people think marijuana may have opened the door to greater consciousness. Cannabis is still inspiring new discoveries and a deeper understanding of health and nature.Marijuana has been always seen as a “safe” drug to use with no serious complications or side effects. Since the 20th Century, marijuana has been prescribed by doctors
settings, I can say that the title “illegal drug” should not apply to cannabis. The reason that I believe this is because I do not feel that marijuana is a threat to my personal safety, nor is it a threat to the safety of people that are around me if I was to be smoking it in their vicinity. I am not a violent person, and do not consider myself to be a criminal based on what plants I have smoked. While I believe that cannabis should be legalized in every way, there are some people that sit on the
Marijuana also known as cannabis is a green plat that grows almost anywhere. Even though it carries a bad name for itself, it has many uses that can benefit our society today. Today, cannabis can be eaten, smoked, or used to make clothes and other resources. Cannabis can be sold in stores to create revenue for the state, it can also help the people medically. There are many uses for marijuana that can benefit our society today for the better, either economically, socially and medically. Marijuana
punish those people in the states that have possession of cannabis. States have looked at the positive side of legalizing cannabis, which includes raising tax revenues, eliminating arrests, undercutting black markets and associated harms from corruption and violence, and limiting youth access. These factors are positive effects of legalizing marijuana. This is their strongest point they have, which may be the cause of not legalizing cannabis nationally. Legalizing marijuana can have many positive effects
Deliberation on the legalization and regulation of marijuana is divisive where one side argues for its economic contribution through taxes while the other argues against it because of the health concerns associated with prolonged marijuana use. On one hand, there are social and health issues that arise at the expense of marijuana legalization, which is bound to encourage prolonged use among youth who are then vulnerable to addiction and mental health problems. On the other hand, the economic and
Illegal Drugs finds “[A]pproximately 50,000 drug-related charges in 1999.... Overall, 54%... were for possession [of cannabis]”(Cannabis,130). As far as budget costs for any part of the judicial system go, a 54% reduction in anything would go along way. The legalisat... ... middle of paper ... ...ks Cited Canada. Parliament. Senate Special Committee on Illegal Drugs. “Cannabis.” University of Toronto Press, 2003. Print. Earleywine, Mitch, ed. Pot Politics. New York: Oxford University Press
There have been 20 million arrests since 1965 for the possession of marijuana, also known as cannabis. The amount of crime and arrests for possessions of the illicit drug has increased due to the prohibition. Cannabis was a major cash crop for the industrial production prior to its illegalization. It has been estimated that the United States spends approximately $7.7 billion each year to prohibit the use of marijuana alone. Currently the number of people incarcerated is six to ten times higher than
full legalization (whitehouse.gov). The legalization of cannabis in the United Sates will provide the state and federal governments with increased tax revenue, save money and resources from the war against marijuana, and most importantly, benefit the people in numerous ways. The most widely discussed benefit of legalizing cannabis is the tax revenue that can be gained on the state and federal level. With the legalization and sale of cannabis in all of the United States, the local, state, and federal
only in America, but in every other country in the world as well. However, there are many people who do not know exactly what it is or where it comes from. Marijuana is a blend of flowers, seeds, leaves, and stems from the Indian hemp planted called Cannabis. This plant contains a chemical called tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which causes the “high” feeling that users experience when smoking it (“Marijuana: Effects, Medical Uses & Legalization”). The THC in marijuana is analogous to the nicotine in tobacco
elected prime minister of Canada, and the Liberal Party made many promises during their election campaign to better the lives of the Canadian people, economy and make a positive change. With that being said he and his liberal party promised to legalize cannabis. In this paper, I will outline the promises made by Trudeau, discuss why Trudeau and the liberals are making this promise, explain how the promise will be kept and provide information to shed light on how legalization is a good idea for Canada. Justin
fight this injustice. Medicinal Marijuana History and Uses According to written records, marijuan... ... middle of paper ... ...tp://www.glaucoma.org/treating/treatment/marijuana.html. Goodard, Ian. Proven: Cannabis is Safe Medicine. 1996. http://www.erowid.org/plants/cannabis/cannabis_medical_info2.shtml Grass. Dir. Ron Mann. Nar. Woody Harrelson. VHS, 2001. Marijuana Policy Project. State-by-state Medical Marijuana Laws. 2015. http://www.mpp.org/statelaw/body.html#cfl. Mitchell
To: President of USA From: Think Tank for a better USA " Scenario: A Date: 27th February 2014 Word count: 1796" "" The Context! Our country is facing a huge dilemma with respect to criminal charges for marijuana possessions. The country is divided into two factions - one being the freedom demanding, marijuana legalizing while the other being the anti-drug, let us crush all the drugs and drug takers. The effects of a policy in this regard spills out and affects more parties than the ones directly
What would a modern liberal say about the Canadian government legalizing cannabis? Before answering this question we should look at what modern liberalism is. Modern liberalism is a variant of liberalism. Liberalism is an ideology that believes no one, not even the government should interference with the freedom of other individuals, they therefore believe in negative freedoms. One other belief is that the individual is more important than society which causes them to have a strong belief in individual
Is marijuana really that bad? Since the 1930's marijuana has been illegal in the United States because it went along with the alcohol prohibition. Somehow, Americans make tons of money off of it each year. People whole smoke marijuana favor legalization, as well as those who do not smoke but want to help the economy out. Many of us who do not smoke want to legalize it because we see that if it is illegal, it does not support what marijuana can do for the economy and for medical reasons. Marijuana
underpaid public service. Also, the medical sales of marijuana would create an alternative source of natural medicine that has less harmful side-effects than some prescription medicines. Another more practical use for the cannabis plant itself is “hemp”. Hemp is another variety of cannabis that is used for mainly for its fiber, oil, and seeds. The fiber can be used to make anything from clothes to cars as... ... middle of paper ... ...tp://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2013/09/04/marijuana-use-creeping-higher-drug-survey-finds>