Decriminalization

In both The New Jim Crow and The Jail a large topic of discussion is the process of utilizing jailing and imprisonment as a means of controlling certain segments of the population. Both books highlighted the fact that the lowest class of people (rabble being the term used in The Jail) typically commit petty crimes, minor crimes and for which the punishment is usually just a small fine or short term of imprisonment; such as possession of cannabis, burglary and theft, prostitution, vandalism, etc.…

Marijuana has been proven to be beneficial in treating a myriad of physical and psychological conditions, such as glaucoma, anxiety, and the painful symptomology of chronic illnesses. Thus it is no surprise that research into the medicinal properties of marijuana has spurred its legalization for medicinal use in 25 states as of 2016. However federally, marijuana is still classified as a schedule 1 drug and thus not designated for use in any form in many states. As a result of this contentious…

Michael Den Tandt's article: "Race to the middle: Rhetoric aside, the major parties have near unanimity on key policies" discusses the lack of ideological differences that exist amongst Canadian political party leaders in their upcoming election campaigns. He argues that the party platforms of the NDP, Liberals, and Conservatives are similar in that they all explicitly speak of the need to implement policies that support the middle class. The article argues that the votes usually come down to a…

From the legal perspective, this was the point when the first petitions for the decriminalization of abortion were made to the Mexican parliament and congress. Within the labor movement, women began protesting the unequal, gendered conditions of agricultural work . Regarding athletics, women began to have a presence in the soccer community…

Medical Marijuana and the Principles of Autonomy The right to determine what shall be done with one’s body is a fundamental right in our society. It is the patient’s rights to decide whether what medical treatment they receive. I argue that based on the principles of autonomy that it is someone’s freedom and right to do what they please with their body. I argue that medical marijuana should be legal if we all have personal autonomy. Marijuana also known as cannabis or hemps has been used as a…

Drugs are widely used around the world and continues to be a huge issue. Many philosophers debate on the effects of making drugs legal. Some say that the forbidden fruit effect helps reduce the urge of doing drugs; however, Wilson believes that an increase of supply at a lower price will increase the amount of people taking these drugs. In addition, many argue that if drugs are not allowed then alcohol should be prohibited as well. This brings up many questions and the philosophers seem to have…

slowly increasing each day and as stated in on source, the numbers of woman eligible for the Trafficking Protection Act range very low. Of the sources implied below, many speak out of the lack of assistance towards many woman and children due to decriminalization that occurs often when victims are caught or arrested by law enforcement. Many of the articles stated below discuss the issues and solutions that should be considered within the topic of sex trafficking that include assisting the right…

The War on Drugs has been going on for almost the past half a century in the United States. The war has dominated our law enforcement and how we view our fellow Americans. Our inner cities have become prime targets with many low income communities turning to drug trade and crime. When these people are put in the line of fire for just trying to make ends meet, then something needs to change. Not only has it hurt the wallets of our citizens, but it has also weighed down our government’s. Addicts…

Different Views One of the leading views in the United States right now is that marijuana should be legalized. Proponents claim that marijuana is a relatively safe substance that would not cause significant harm to the user, and therefore should be a good candidate for legalization. Other than pure enjoyment, the main rationales used by advocates of legalization revolve around safety. Since marijuana is currently federally illegal, one of the main avenues of attaining it is through the black…

Introduction The legalization, de-criminalization, and approval of marijuana is a highly debated topic in American legislature today. The approval of marijuana by legislature would be beneficial to many people directly and indirectly. Directly, people with medicinal needs, would benefit tremendously. Indirectly, if the government cut funding towards marijuana prohibition, and taxing the sale of it would make a large impact in the economy. The purpose of this letter is to explain why…