March 31

Framing is the “selection of a specific aspect of an event to emphasize one dominant feature in a news item” (Professor S. Jeppeson, personal communication, Feb 26th 2016). The news article chooses one dominant feature to focus on and excludes other information. This creates a bias in the information presented because they are purposely focusing on certain information and emphasizing that feature. Therefore media framing is how the news is presented in a way that changes the audience’s…

The year was 1933 and the United States was going through a turbulent time in its history. With the great depression in full swing there wasn’t much to be happy about. However one little ray of sunshine shone through the cloud of darkness that had cloaked the United States. The prohibition had finally ended. So even though times were bad for US citizens, at least they could crack open a cold one to watch it all happen. We are living in a prohibition of sorts right now, not with alcohol but with…

There has long been immense controversy surrounding the legalization of marijuana, due to always being taught that marijuana is a drug of abuse. A number of states have already made the leap into marijuana legalization, but many sit back still most likely due to the fact marijuana is currently a forbidden medication in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Even though medicinal marijuana is considered a drug of abuse, medicinal marijuana should be legalized due to its various medical uses…

Introduction In the previous essay, we discussed the regulations and policies of Marijuana legalization. The impact of a different thinker which was in the favour of marijuana also discussed and explained. The history of the previous legitimation of Marijuana initiative was the main focus of the earlier essay. All the favourable aspects and favourablepolicies or regulations of Marijuana demonstrated in the previous essay. All the regulatory bodies which had favoured the legal aspect of Marijuana…

Medical Marijuana Controversy usually makes for a good discussion because there are always pros and cons and sometimes questionable ethics. This happens to be true about the controversial topic of legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes. Marijuana has been part of human history for at least four thousand years. Over time it has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes. Today Marijuana is illegal in the United States but in other countries it is legal. However, numerous states…

Marijuana is a very controversial topic. In the community, you can find several different opinions on marijuana. Some people believe marijuana must be legalized for the greater good of society, some people believe the United States should legalize marijuana solely for medical usage, some believe it is only good when we use marijuana as an edible or break it down for its main chemical which is THC, some believe there should be a no tolerance law set in place restricting the use of any forms of…

The 21st century has seen a huge growth and follow of marijuana. Throughout the years states have become way more lenient with its laws against marijuana. From the decriminalization to the out right legal use on the state level. One can see that the future for marijuana is extremely bright. However thousands of americans have been imprisoned for petty crimes such as marijuana possession. Now the question is if marijuana should be treated on the same level as other drug charges. Many people agree…

Liquor and weed are two medications ordinarily utilized and manhandled in the United States. Liquor is the main mishandled tranquilize, while the pot is number one among illicit medications. While liquor stays legitimate, and cannabis illicit, this does not really imply that liquor is better for you. There have been numerous contentions where individuals recommend that marijuana ought to be legitimate in light of the fact that liquor is all the more dangerous. Then again, there are heavy…

Marijuana is one of the most controversial disputes in America. A plant that has such a grand impact on the world today. Is the drug saving or killing? Legalization is definitely the word going around, and if the drug should be legalized everywhere. California being one of the popular with the drug in the country, holds some of the most famous, and influential people in America. The drug is easily found in the media, and is seen to influence anyone into trying the drug. Marijuana has many risks…

The concept of medical and recreational marijuana is a very controversial issue in today’s society. Affecting both american culture and our medical society. Despite the fact that In a majority of American States the use of Marijuana is Illegal. Roughly 15% of Americans have tried it at least once in their life, and in a poll ran by CBS, 61% percent of voters say that weed should be legal for adults and another 88% reinforcing the idea of making medical marijuana legal across the U.S. Many say…