Decriminalization

the nation-state framework of a “female” safety issue, it allows for state-sanctioned citizen categorization under a domestic, humanitarian guise (Spade and Wilse). The MVBL addresses the various needs for invest and divestment of retroactive decriminalization of petty crimes, a reallocation of funds at all levels, the decrease in military expenditures, and the overall invest into Black communities and divestment from exploitative forces (AVBL). This platform consolidates the abolition of…

(Schlanger 199). Clearly, the federal government must discontinue the emphasis on drug sentences and begin to put more effort into decreasing prison populations. In order to lessen prison populations, the federal government should promote the decriminalization of many drug crimes in order to decrease prison overcrowding caused by the “war on…

lives that could be saved but also the country we live in now is in a ton of debt. Stopping the war on medical marijuana could save up to 10 million. From stopping the hours spent by police officers and DEA agents, to the hours spent in court, decriminalization of medical marijuana could allow for law enforcement to spend more time on the war against more serious drugs and allow prisons to be filled…

drugs. Spithoff , Emerson and Spithoff notes, “Cannabis policy will be a topic of debate in Canada in the lead-up to the federal election in October. The governing party favors the status quo, one of the competing political parties has promised decriminalization, and another party supports legalization” (1211). Overconsumption of it can cause various injuries but they can also be used to improve health services under proper guidance. According to Spithoff , Emerson and Spithoff…

The Daily Life of Homosexual in China: An Introduction Due to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights in the world introduction wrote by Kelly Kollman and Matthew Waites, the world have been changed decades and the LGBT movement is still continuing to develop. (2009) However, China has the highest population of the world, which also means it contains tremendous numbers of LGBT population. But compares to the western countries, the Chinese government seems to spontaneously…

Prostitution is a situational phenomenon which is existent in many societies. Although prostitution itself has never been illegal in Canada, the activities surrounding prostitution are strictly prohibited. Street prostitution is certainly one of the more visible forms of prostitution in our society, and therefore is particularly scrutinized by the public. There are many different types of prostitutes, but for the purpose of this paper the focus will be on street prostitutes. In addition,…

Billie Evans ENG 101 C72Z Argumentative Final Draft December 3, 2016 Legalizing Cannabis? Should America legalize cannabis for medical and recreational usage? Why is cannabis illegal and alcohol is not illegal? What is the origin of the plant? What effect does it have on the body? What benefits could patients receive from the legalization of this plant? Shouldn’t America legalize cannabis and regulate its usage in a manner that is similar to the laws and regulations of alcohol? To…

Marijuana Legalization It is not uncommon for a policy issue to polarize and divide a nation. Yet, few policy issues reach as many different areas of the United States’ government as marijuana legalization does. Through all branches and aspects of government, the concept of marijuana legalization can be applied and understood. In order to better frame the policy issue, the policy should be viewed with different lenses and all aspects of government. In this essay, it will be shown how marijuana…

Medicinal marijuana isn’t considered a drug when it is used in its natural state. Marijuana has many medicinal uses. First of all, Delta-9-tetrahydrocannibinol (THC) is the chemical in marijuana that is helpful. The National Institute on Drug Abuse says, “THC increases appetite and reduces nausea . . . may also decrease pain, inflammation, and muscle control problems” (NIH). Marijuana could help underweight people gain weight by giving them an appetite, or people that having eating disorders,…

Cultural change influences the social assets of a person or a community. It can affect people's behavior, perception, or the way they think. America, in particular, is a weird nation because it is an outlier (Watters 492). In Ethan Watters’s essay, “Being WEIRD: How Culture Shapes the Mind,” Watters depicts the importance of culture shaping human development, focusing on the psychological aspects that cultivates the human mind. If America decided to change its cultural view of itself, it would…