Hemp for Victory

than most crops. Likewise, as the author of Hemp: Lifeline to the Future Chris Conrad says it’s also “self-seeding, self-fertilizing, and self-weeding.” In addition, hemp doesn’t require the harmful chemicals that most commercial products need and it actually aerates the soil while improving soil conditions for other crop rotations. Hemp provides an ideal for free market capitalism with a diversity of products and a theoretically limitless supply. Yet, ironically, hemp still has an extreme-left-wing-anti-capitalist…

Beowulf’s attitude, in the battle against Grendel, was so full of determination that he was willing to sacrifice one of his men to defeat Grendel and save the kingdom. Although Beowulf sacrificing his men can be viewed a bad thing, Beowulf’s attitude made him understand that one loss could save many and bring the peace back to the Danes. When Beowulf fought Grendel, he fought with a courageous attitude and I believe that his attitude is what made him win because his attitude gave him the…

E. Housman surrounding death. The poem tells the story of a young man who was a talented athlete, depicting his victories and achievements. It then goes on to describe the funeral procession of this man who died in the prime of his life and career. He then proceeds to describe the benefits of this outcome. Through metaphors, Housman shows a different perspective on dying young. Often perceived as a tragedy, “To an Athlete Dying Young” views the death of a young, accomplished man as a positive…

A general holds a massive load of responsibility on his shoulders; the chance of success or failure can be decided by their decisions. The general leads his army into by battle before and throughout: preparing for battle by doing their prewar calculations; getting their soldiers in the best position to sustain victory. Sun Tzu addresses any general, but also indirectly sends his ideas out to people needing an approach towards life through a change in their mentality. Sun Tzu progresses…

Hemp has a long history in the United States as a viable cash crop. Deeming hemp as illegal to grow is relatively recent event resulting from the passing of the Marihuana Tax Act in 1973. The earliest known cultivation was 12,000 year ago and is well documented as being used for textiles such as rope, boat sails, and fibrous paste used to caulk the hull of boats. During WWII, in response to the Pearl Harbor bombing, the United States promoted the cultivation of hemp to decrease the reliance…

Hemp is one of the most misunderstood plants in the United States. Some people view hemp as dangerous and worthy of being criminalized. Others consider hemp an amazing plant with vast potential for healing and health. As with most things, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. A factual understanding of hemp and its history can help everyone make more informed choices and opinions about this fascinating plant. First things first: what is hemp? Before exploring the interesting history of hemp…

Kiante Toney Professor C PHIL 310 W 7pm-9pm Final Federal 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,…

is a sculpture that represents victory and the deity Nike. The sculpture is presented on a base that is a prow of a ship with the goddess atop. The original placement was “…a hillside niche high above the theater in the Sanctuary of the Great Gods of Samothrace…” (Cothren, Stockstad). Her stance is powerful; her right leg pushed forward while the wings are thrusted backwards implying movement. The Nike’s clothing shows the wet drape technique, which allows the body to be covered but also give…

Pros and Cons of Using Recreational Marijuana Marijuana refers to the different parts of a dried hemp plant called, Cannabis sativa which contains a mind-altering chemical. The legalization of marijuana in most of the states in the United States of America may have made marijuana users rejoicing. But it remains to be an endless debate of whether this should truly be allowed or not due to the unfavorable effects that it can do to long-time users. Marijuana is widely used, especially among the…

Some background is needed to understand the history of the plant. The plant has been around for thousands of years, and according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Museum website (deamuseum.org), “the oldest known written record on cannabis use comes from the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung in 2727 B.C.” The cannabis plant has been used to produce different products throughout the years ranging from rope to clothing. Prior to cotton becoming the dominate crop used for producing…