Global Marijuana March

Legalization of Marijuana What is the moral philosophical point of view on federal legalization of Marijuana? I’m going to start off by presenting history and facts about marijuana. Also, what is the public’s view on legalizing marijuana federally? Now in our ethics book they touched a little on Mahammad Gandhi and his views on violence. In my opinion Marijuana should be Federally legal, because there has never been an over dose, death, or car accident from the intake of Marijuana. The United…

Eighteen year olds are considered adults when they’re 18. Many people believe 18 is to young to drink because they are just getting out of school but what this over looks it that 18 year olds are considered adults, so keys should be able to make there own decisions. The definition of an adult is a person who attains the age maturity as specified law in America that is 18, so thats when they’re able to vote and do just about everything but drink. They can also buy tobacco products and tobacco…

created will address today's drug problems and most specifically those dealing with marijuana. This essay, does not make a case for approving heroin, cocaine, meth, and other drugs that have been proven to be very dangerous. There is scientific evidence supporting that conclusion. There is no scientific evidence that proves marijuana is that dangerous. In fact, there is a lot of evidence that shows medical marijuana is successful at treating several different conditions. Policy Problems…

Cannabis, aka hemp or marijuana, often triggers a negative connotation to people - especially because it is labeled as a dangerous drug, which one needs to avoid. Little do these people know that it actually has a lot of benefits that everyone should enjoy. Cannabis seeds, in particular, have a lot to offer. They are generally safe even if they are oily and high in fat. It has been known as a "superfood", and as years pass, scientists get to discover more perks you get out of it. What…

The negative Socioeconomic Effects of Marijuana Introduction Alcohol poisoning kills 6 people everyday and Tobacco use takes the life of 1,300 people per day. On the other hand, smoking marijuana alone has not killed a single person. Marijuana is nontoxic and cannot cause deaths by overdose. However, it does negatively affect a person's health and behavior, and is proven to have a correlation with crime rates. Over the past several years of my life as a student, I have witnessed many…

decriminalize marijuana. This drug seems to have a never-ending cycle of it being legal, then illegal, and then back to it being legal. The same change is seen with alcohol and prohibition. This is a variation in law that a department must adjust to not by choice. No matter how often the guidelines will differ, the agency will have to submit to these new rules and regulations in law. I can imagine that this can often be a frustrating issue for municipal or state departments. In the case of…

not marijuana should become legal should be viewed as an ethical dilemma due to the number of questions, issues, pros and cons that arise when thinking about whether or not marijuana should become legalized. This question influences society as a whole due to the large controversy and arguments that arise for the legalization of marijuana and against the legalization of marijuana. The question of whether or not we should legalize marijuana is a dilemma that must be analyzed because marijuana…

deficit. In fact, this deficit is approximately 1.3 billion dollars. (Flister, L. 2012). The legalization of marihuana would pull Canada out of a deficit, and lead to a surplus in a very short amount of time. It is estimated, “The consumption of marijuana in Canada is approximately 160,000 kilograms per annum, meaning that the suggested tax scheme would produce revenues of about $2 billion. This factor alone, is something the Canadian government should be taking into strong consideration. The…

Marijuana is an addictive narcotic and the use thereof can pose a serious health risk. The benefits associated with quitting make any endeavor a good choice. Make no mistake marijuana withdrawal is extremely hard and very real. Although marijuana detox does not show any blatant physical symptoms, it is as difficult to quit as any other drug. Social perceptions about this drug were formed decades ago when the potency of the drug was not as high as it is today. Due to this, there is a…

Marijuana Use on College Campuses Ever since there has been illicit substances, there has been substance abuse. However, in recent years no substance has gotten more national attention than marijuana. With a push for the legalization of medical and now recreational marijuana in many states, marijuana has become a hot topic. In Colorado, marijuana is legal recreationally for those over 21 on private property through the passage of Amendment 64. However, marijuana is illegal federally and still…