Fair use

marijuana, cannabis, pot, mary jane, grass, weed, or gange. Marijuana has now been legalized in more than half of the United States, and the trend continues to spread. However, it remains a controversial and prominent subject today. Even though new uses and information is discovered often, the stereotypical view of a “pothead” ruins the positive effects that this drug could bring. With all of the diverse and dynamic attitudes and widespread misinformation, marijuana should be fully legalized…

his own methods and is subject to his employer’s control only as to the end product or final result of his work” (Muhl, 2002). There are many financial pros for a company to use independent short term workers. Typically workers will own, maintain, and have sole responsibility for their assets. For example, Uber drivers use their own cars and renters using Airbnb own their property. The company also does not have to pay benefits. This includes workers compensation, investments in a 401K plan,…

In another sense- money in lawful exchange for the use of heroin, cocaine, marijuana, etc. The reader is given two terms to consider: one being ex ante which means the purchasers would not agree to the trade did they not expect to gain from it in the first place, and ex post which means that the person…

Drug laws play a vital role in American society because drug use is an unfortunate part of the culture. Regardless of one’s views on whether some currently illegal drugs should be treated differently than others, the fact is that at this point all non-prescription drugs are illegal, and the government is responsible for responding to public outcry on this issue whether it be the legalization of recreational drugs like marijuana or the perceived injustices handed down to non-violent drug…

The gig economy is an economy that focuses on short-term engagements. In this economy, employees become independent contractors or “micro-entrepreneurs” who work when they want and how they want. This nontraditional work environment is not new to the American economy. In fact, the practice of out-bidding others for jobs can be traced back to the first half of the 20th century (Anderson). However, researchers point to smartphone apps and online marketplaces as the instigators of the sudden…

the perspective of public health. A significant statement made by Wang is that skeptics of legalization point to ethical consequences. A British lawyer says in his book, that "The objects of doping control are clear ... a level playing field.... The use of drugs violates all such notions of equality: the drug taker starts with an unfair advantage." There is the argument that there are unfair advantages due to genetic predisposition. The example given is a successful skier named Eero Mäntyranta…

dried leaves, stems, and seeds from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. Marijuana is a common street drug and is often used for recreational purposes. People can smoke marijuana or they can add the drug to food or tea. People uses marijuana for recreational purposes but people also use marijuana for medical purposes. Marijuana should be legalized because of its medical purposes, for beneficial effects, economical purposes, and crime. Street vs. medical Medical marijuana has been known to help…

The war on drugs has been a term coined for the battle against illegal substance use that began in the 1970’s. People believe that this is the only solution to eradicate the ever-growing problem of drug use and addiction, but the reality is that the war on drugs is not working. It has failed the people of the United States. This war has led to an increase in the incarceration rate, failed policies, and the death of many Americans. The United States is known internationally as “the land of the…

doping was known to be unethical and identified cheaters were sold into slavery, athletes are now being drug tested to make sure there are no drugs in their system but even with this method, individuals still tend to slip through the cracks. Now people use steroids which are a human made replacement for testosterone that increases your physical ability. All these different drugs give you an unfair advantage rather than someone using their raw natural talents. Athletes typically abuse drugs for…

This is why one in three children who lived in cities across the U.S. worked in these factories. The use of child labor in the U.S. stayed legal until nineteen thirty eight when the Fair labor standards act was passed. This law required business to pay children a minimum wage determined by each state. This law also regulated the amount of hours a child can work a week. The fight against the use of Child labor was led by many political officials and parents across the united states. One of these…