Legalization argumentative essay
Harrison Lantier
As one walks through a ghettoized, gang-ridden state, one might wonder; how is this happening in our first-world democracy?”. Whilst walking through the south side of Chicago, one might be reminded of the city of Aleppo. Like many other American cities, Chicago is plagued by a disease much more dangerous than the common cold, and indeed many increments more tragic. For this infection that plagues innocent people and claims their lives is not one of germs or viruses; indeed, these would be much easier to eliminate. Rather, the infection spreads through bullets, gunfire, and billions of dollars in dirty money. And, unlike most others, this disease is not one that just came out of the ether. …show more content…
However, in the absence of a better alternative, the government of the United States and it’s citizens should adopt legalization measures, as it is in their best interests financially, rationally, and perhaps most importantly, ethically. Since it is in the best interests of national and international security, it is a position that should be legislated.
Kristof, N. (2009) the New York Times, 1. Retrieved from ProQuest database.
Gerdes, Louise I. (2005) OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS-ADDICTION. Farmington Hills, Michigan. Greenhaven press.
Smith, E (1991) A WAR TO END ALL WARS… THE WAR ON DRUGS, THE WAR ON POVERTY, THE WAR ON ILLITERACY. Philadelphia Daily news, 33, 1. Retrieved from ProQuest database
Roleff, Tamara L. (2004). OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS-THE WAR ON DRUGS. Farmington Hills, Michigan: Greenhaven press
Chantrill, C (2017, January 17). Federal debt clock. US Government Debt. Retrieved from www.usgovernmentdebt.us.
Rendall, Dr. M (2012, November 4). New International Easier English Wiki. If all drugs were legal, what would happen?. Retrieved from https://eewiki.newint.org/index.php/If all drugs were legal, what would happenhappen%3F.
Cooper, M. H. (2000, July 28). Drug-Policy Debate. CQ Researcher, 10, 593-624.
Miranda, J (1998) War or pseudo-war?. Social Justice, 25, 443-449. Retrieved from ProQuest
Harrison Lantier
As one walks through a ghettoized, gang-ridden state, one might wonder; how is this happening in our first-world democracy?”. Whilst walking through the south side of Chicago, one might be reminded of the city of Aleppo. Like many other American cities, Chicago is plagued by a disease much more dangerous than the common cold, and indeed many increments more tragic. For this infection that plagues innocent people and claims their lives is not one of germs or viruses; indeed, these would be much easier to eliminate. Rather, the infection spreads through bullets, gunfire, and billions of dollars in dirty money. And, unlike most others, this disease is not one that just came out of the ether. …show more content…
However, in the absence of a better alternative, the government of the United States and it’s citizens should adopt legalization measures, as it is in their best interests financially, rationally, and perhaps most importantly, ethically. Since it is in the best interests of national and international security, it is a position that should be legislated.
Kristof, N. (2009) the New York Times, 1. Retrieved from ProQuest database.
Gerdes, Louise I. (2005) OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS-ADDICTION. Farmington Hills, Michigan. Greenhaven press.
Smith, E (1991) A WAR TO END ALL WARS… THE WAR ON DRUGS, THE WAR ON POVERTY, THE WAR ON ILLITERACY. Philadelphia Daily news, 33, 1. Retrieved from ProQuest database
Roleff, Tamara L. (2004). OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS-THE WAR ON DRUGS. Farmington Hills, Michigan: Greenhaven press
Chantrill, C (2017, January 17). Federal debt clock. US Government Debt. Retrieved from www.usgovernmentdebt.us.
Rendall, Dr. M (2012, November 4). New International Easier English Wiki. If all drugs were legal, what would happen?. Retrieved from https://eewiki.newint.org/index.php/If all drugs were legal, what would happenhappen%3F.
Cooper, M. H. (2000, July 28). Drug-Policy Debate. CQ Researcher, 10, 593-624.
Miranda, J (1998) War or pseudo-war?. Social Justice, 25, 443-449. Retrieved from ProQuest