The 21st century has been hit with extraordinary events that have ultimately led to the amendments and additions to several laws. Many believe that these new laws are unconstitutional and jeopardize the freedoms, which Americans enjoy. Furthermore, some may go to argue that the most unconstitutional laws are those against Marijuana. Behind tobacco and alcohol, Marijuana has been the most commonly used recreational drug in America for centuries (Morgan and Zimmer). Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States (The Science of Drug Abuse and Addiction).
Justin Mitchell Dr. Gingo English 1301 P12 07 May 2014 Marijuana in American Pop-Culture Recreational marijuana use in America is nothing new, but recent legalization movements for marijuana display a growing trend that has become a highly dominant part of American pop culture. From the beginning of the 1978 movie series Cheech & Chong, to newer hits like Pineapple Express and Harold and Kumar, marijuana is glamorized. Recreational marijuana use has been in popular culture for decades, but now it has gained such traction that some states have even begun to legalize it. Pop culture in American society presents a positive image of marijuana because pop culture itself is a reflection of the popular American view. Americans are becoming more accustomed to marijuana usage due to the increasing frequency of displays in pop culture, a growing availability, and it being a serious political issue.
Phil Lucero Shearer English 101 24 November 2012 Legalize It, Don't Criticize It Marijuana is one of the most widely used substances in the United States, third only to alcohol and nicotine. It is a plant that is capable of creating a billion dollar industry, providing jobs for many, and earning money for the federal government. Unfortunately it is illegal to grow or possess Marijuana in the United States, and because of this, the federal government has spent a substantial amount of money in an attempt to police the crime associated with its illegality. Marijuana should be legal in the United States as its legalization would create jobs, provide revenue for the government, reduce crime, and end an expensive and ineffective
If we legalize, we will be paying much more than the $30 billion per year we now spend on direct health care costs associated with illegal drug use.” (Charles B. Rangel; Criminal Justice Ethics, Vol. 17, 1998) I agree with him because legalizing drugs such as crack cocaine does a lot of damage to the body and people tend to go overboard in using the drug. For people who shoot up with needles there will be a lot more health risks and a vast spread of diseases. It is already hard to afford medical help this will not help the
Federal Legalization of Marijuana Marijuana, weed, cannabis, hemp, or grass, it is called by many names and has gotten a bad rap in the past few decades, but it should be federally legalized. We have been encouraged to believe it is a “gateway” drug and that it may lead to addiction and various health issues. Yet there are many therapeutic benefits as well as practical applications. The consumption of marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol and smoking cigarettes. There is an excessive amount of money spent every year on its regulation, criminalization and prohibition.
The Economic Saving of Legalization Marijuana Mark Preston Wilmington University Abstract Ignorance, hysteria and fear are the leading factor behind criminalization of cannabis. This is due to Harry j. Anslinger; he was the head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics in 1930. And began an anti-marijuana information full of false information and campaign saying marijuana was a killer drug in which lurks murder, insanity and death. Although several states have started the process to take advantage of the economic benefits from the legalization of marijuana, in addition some states are on the course of decriminalize marijuana. With Some states taken advantage of legalization or decriminalize of marijuana it would give those states the able
Legalize It Every year in America billions of dollars are made illegally, thousands of people are imprisoned, and even more people lose their lives to drugs. On a broad level, illegal drugs ruin whole communities by perpetuating the disease of addiction and engulfing neighborhoods in the gang violence that inevitably comes with illegal drug trafficking. On a more personal level, illegal drugs ruin lives by making people turn their backs on loved ones and causing them to throw away their dreams. Most people agree that a problem that is this pervasive and expansive must be dealt with, but few can agree on a solution. There is only one practical solution.
The debate to legalize marijuana in the United States of America has been fought over nonstop since the existence of the drug and its affects, even though marijuana has been tested and proven to provide a very positive impact on the American society. Legalizing marijuana would help treat ill citizens, reduce the numbers in our prisons, and create a steadier economy by increasing
Background and context Tobacco is one of the most widely-used recreational drugs in the world; mainly in the form of cigarettes, but also in cigars and pipes, and in combination with cannabis and marijuana in 'joints'. Although most countries put age restrictions on its use, over a billion adults smoke tobacco legally every day, and supplying this demand is big business. As well as having serious health consequences for smokers themselves, the pollution of other people's atmospheres with cigarette smoke also makes this an environmental issue.Attitudes have changed rapidly over the past twenty years. In the developed world, public opinion has shifted against smoking. By the 1990s, the sheer weight of evidence had forced major tobacco companies to admit that their products are both harmful and addictive.
Drug Trafficking in the United States from Mexico Drug trafficking in the United States and Mexico is a huge problem for the United States because it has a negative impact on other areas in society such as crime rates. The government needs to find a solution to better control drug trafficking because it claims lives and destroys families. Research shows Marijuana and Cocaine are the top two most illegally abused drugs in the United States. James Gray (2001) points out: Not only is this drug-money corruption problem of enormous concern in its own right, but additional lawless behavior often is derived from it as well. For example, the entire southern California area was shocked in September 1999 when a former officer of the Rampart Division