Legalization

Legalization of Marijuana in the United States Marijuana, Mary Jane, reefer, pot, weed, cannabis whatever term you use marijuana is a hot topic in the United States. We have seen numerous movements to implement marijuana reform policy in the U.S. “With 25 states and Washington D.C. having laws legalizing marijuana in some form” (State Marijuana Laws in 2016 Map). Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Colorado, and Washington D.C. have laws allowing recreational use of cannabis. Most Recently…

towards the federal legalization of recreational marijuana. This paper will examine the issue of marijuana legalization, and how both the pro-legalization and anti-legalization sides are fighting for what they believe. Reasons for the support of legalization broadly include: the belief that marijuana cultivation and research can boost our economy, and the belief that the war on drugs has failed. Reasons for the opposition to legalization include: the belief that legalization will lead to more…

Confidential Restricted List in 1923 under the Narcotics Drug Act Amendment Bill only because some “business people and clergy” were upset by the opium trade in British Columbia” (O 'Grady, 2014). The legalization and criminalization of marijuana will be discussed and arguments will be made for its legalization by referencing peer-reviewed medical and media articles, books, journals, and court records.…

legalized it would permit the law enforcement to focus and spend more money on real issues like homicides and theft. The legalization of marijuana will free up funds to state agencies and city police forces, but will also free up time and resources for violent crimes rather than wasting time and money on non-violent crimes such as marijuana. Thus being said I am for the legalization of…

Marijuana, a drug used for medicinal and recreational purposes, is being legalized in Canada. Legalization of marijuana has significant benefits to citizens of Canada, resulting in safer communities. Legalizing marijuana will decrease the number of small offenders being imprisoned. The legalization of marijuana will decrease the amount of street distribution; ultimately, decreasing the amount of small street dealers being imprisoned. With lower imprisonment rates the number of repeat offenders…

In the "Case of Legalization of Drugs" by Marion Defeis, it is argued that the present (as of 1995) drug policy and drug war have failed. The drug law at the time was causing an imbalance in the prison population. Most of the people imprisoned for drug-related crime are ethnic minorities. Drugs, marked money, and tooling tools were planted to arrest. Defeis knew the problem and unfairness of drug war as pastor of Leica Island. Defeis will look at the current state of war, clarify all the…

Legalization Immigrants Have Benefit For United States Legalization immigrant has been a controversial issue in the United States for a long time. Legalization is a process that changes, immigrant status from illegal immigrant to temporary resident of the United States. Illegal immigrants have come to the United State through different ways, such as Mexico borders, the Pacific Ocean, or even legally through a visa enter to the United State and after expiration their visa they did not leaved and…

This research paper aims to study the negative effects of drug legalization in the US, by extracting reliable data and statistics. As time progress, issues such as “drug legalization” continue to disturb the equilibrium of the society. It is certain that everyone at some point, either directly or indirectly has been affected by the consumption of drugs. It can be anything ranging from the abusive behavior of a family member or may be excessive burden on the economy of a country. My paper…

Drug legalization must occur, not for the sake of the addict, but for the future of America. Certainly, the money invested in the current drug enforcement policies, do not indicate an acceptable return on results or a clear path for resolution. As a result; escalating prison populations, swelling cartel profits, and civil liberty violations dominate urban landscapes. Undoubtedly, any dialogue centering on legalization, must include healthcare reforms and positive social engagement for youth…

Legalization of pot The attitudes of Americans towards marijuana (also known as pot or weed) have varied significantly from the time its use was illegalized in the 1930s to this day. Public opinion demand for the legalization of marijuana has steadily been rising since 1990, something that is greatly attributed to the media which played a huge role in liberating the masses. It’s generally accepted that the media knowingly shaped the attitudes of the general public towards marijuana as…