Decriminalization

The decriminalization of marijuana has already begun across several 20 of the 50 states, allowing personal consumption with many states treating violations as minor offenses similar to traffic infractions. The U.S. Sentencing Commission pinpoints marijuana as the…

There is a double standard when it comes to female and male sex workers in this risky industry. Much like society, female workers are expected to be submissive and catering to men’s needs. Therefore, any man who chooses this as his trade of choice is compared to a woman and seen as feminine and thus weak. (Stoddard, 2014). Most male prostitutes that do partake in the trade, regardless of their willingness and consent to work, have been stereotyped as weak victims of overpowering, more dominant…

and drug policy have always been up for hot debate in the United States, especially since the ‘war on drugs’ with Nixon and Bush and overall its effects to the population. Unbeknownst to people, there are many benefits to the legalization and decriminalization of these substances. Reduction in crime and…

Picture this, a woman mid 50’s, stage three terminal cancer. The doctors’ have concluded that the cancer is incurable. To make matters worse, she is going through common symptoms of the chemotherapy like pain, depression, nausea, and loss of appetite. It’s not enough that she is dying, but her final moments will be in extreme discomfort. Medical marijuana has been proven to succor these symptoms so the patients last moments in this world are pleasant. The plant, marijuana, is derived from the…

So, many of them are opposed to euthanasia/physician assisted suicide because of religious preferences , but if they had a severe brain disease, or cancer, they wouldn’t be thinking of having the option of this? they rather die slowly with pain. Probably, they don’t think of this because they are healthy and don’t realize what these terminally elderly people go through. The chart above, shows how many patients male/female who decided to go on with euthanasia and/or physician assisted suicide…

Assisted suicide lets a person be able to control his or her own future, allowing them to die when and where they feel best. Assisted suicide, or also known as euthanasia, which comes from the Greek word meaning “easy death”, has been seen in many court cases around the United States with supporters attempting to have euthanasia legalized. Oregon is central state where euthanasia supporters are because it was the first state to legalize assisted suicide. On the other hand, assisted suicide could…

Numerous people believe prostitution is a fountainhead of vice that leads to crimes like rape and adultery. However, prostitution is grounded in vital freedoms, and there will always be a market for it, thus prostitution legislation is necessary for our new colony. Our new colony should permit and regulate voluntary prostitution because legalizing prostitution requires the freedom of jurisdiction over your own body, freedom of privacy, and the right to attain justice. Voluntary prostitution is…

Annotated Bibliography: Legalization of Marijuana There is a lot of debate and misinformation about the legalization of marijuana or keeping it illegal. Both sides have beneficial information and strong beliefs. Marijuana is the most widely used substance in the United States. The Drug Enforcement Administration believes that 11.5 million people use marijuana. If legalizing it, it can be taxed and the united states can make a profit off of it. One of the concerns with legalizing it would be…

Legalizing Euthanasia “We control our entry into life, it is time we began to control our exit.” - Max Frisch. Euthanasia is a highly controversial debate all around the globe. Opponents argue that using euthanasia to end one’s life is morally erroneous and believe it violates the principles of medicine; proponents believe euthanasia is a considerate way to end the suffering of terminally ill people. With the legalization of euthanasia, many benefits could be added to this country. Bountiful…

Who would actually want to legalize prostitution? It’s an invitation of sexually transmitted diseases, illegal drugs, and violence all at your door step! Now imagine your family waking up at any hour in the day and seeing an individual leaned over a car and shortly afterwards get in just to return and complete the cycle repetitiously. Or perhaps someone approaching you seeking money for drugs. Wild enough yet? How about your spouse infecting you with a sexually transmitted disease that you know…