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Legalization of Marijuana, 2002.
A look at the pros and cons of the legalization of marijuana in the United States.
914 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of legalizing marijuana. Specifically, it discusses the current United States' policies, the uses of marijuana, and the arguments for and against legalizing marijuana. Includes an outline.
Legalization of Marijuana
I. Current U.S. Policy regarding legalization of Marijuana
a. State law overview
b. Penalties
c. Pending legislation
II. Uses
a. Medical
b. Recreational
c. Environmental
III. Arguments
a. Pro legalization
b. Against legalization
c. National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
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"The legalization of marijuana is one of the most controversial and volatile topics facing Americans today. In 2001, 34 percent of adult Americans believed marijuana should be legalized, the largest percentage since 1969, and up to 70 percent of adults approve of the use of medicinal marijuana (Cauchon, 2001, 01A). However, in November 2002, voters in Nevada turned down a measure to make the drug more readily available in the Silver State. Opposition is strongest among conservative Americans, while younger adults favor decriminalization. "The USA TODAY/CNN/Gallup Poll found that support for legalization is highest among 18- to 49-year-olds, people in the West and independent voters. Opposition was greatest among the elderly, regular churchgoers and Republicans" (Cauchon, 2001, p. 01A)."
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The Legalization of Marijuana, 2001.
A research paper that gives a detailed overview on the legalization of marijuana, an analysis of its medical uses and an insight into laws surrounding the controversy.
2,305 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 16 sources, MLA, AU$ 103.95
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This paper is an in-depth look at why marijuana's use for medical application is a purpose important enough to legalize the substance with pharmaceutical control by the government. The author examines scientific and historical background of marijuana, and the lack of public information on marijuana.
Outline
Medical marijuana use.
Ancient use of marijuana
Marijuana used for religion and other things.
Facts about marijuana.
Research on marijuana's potential abuse.
Lack of public information on marijuana
?Legal? drugs abuse
Media hype of marijuana
Ethnic tendency towards abuse
Marijuana and cancer chemotherapy
Marijuana and AIDS
Other medical uses of marijuana
Enough medical research.
Cannabis research
AIDS patients and marijuana.
Medical marijuana activists
Voters in favor of legalizing marijuana in many states.
Positive medical applications of cannabis.
Many countries have legalized medicinal marijuana.
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"Marijuana has been known for centuries and played a significant role in human history, being used for religious ceremonies, rope, medicine and recreation, among other registered uses. An enormous amount of hypothesis has been developed concerning other uses, or consequences of using dope. Mythologies from many countries speak of numberless gods and deids. It is possible many of these gods were imagined or seen by shaman or oracles that were under the influences of drugs. Cannabis use was mentioned in the fours Vedas (from India), one of the oldest religious manuscripts (Harrison, 70). Such Reginald Campbell and R Everett offer a general overview of marijuana in Substance Abuse in Workplace: ? The most common form of marijuana found in the U.S. is Cannabis Sativa... There are about 421 known chemicals in the plant... but the active chemical is believed to be the tetrahydro-cannabinols (THC), oils possessing physiological activity... Some symptoms of marijuana intoxication include confusion, euphoria, hallucinations, hunger, red eyes, ego-inflation, dry mouth, excessive laughing and coma? (42-43). Marijuana intoxication is said to last two to three hours, but the ingredient delta-9-tetrahydro -cannabinol can accumulate in brain and testes tissues (Hubbard, Franco, Onaivi, 1999). Marijuana, pot or weed, among other names, has a variety of practical uses. Hemp is used to built cords and even clothing. There are a number of websites on the Internet that offer a variety of products made out of hemp. Sadly, it is to blame that such a helpful herb be considered illegal due to the bad nature and unconsciousness of humans."
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The Legalization of Marijuana, 2008.
An in-depth analysis of the issue of legalizing marijuana and a conclusion against its legalization.
5,139 words (approx. 20.6 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 185.95
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The paper explores the arguments for and against the legalization of marijuana and takes the position that, while there are some rational points of view in favor of legalizing marijuana, the legalization of yet another drug is not justified. The paper argues that the legalization of any drug promotes a culture of acceptance and dependence which can lead to further acceptance and dependence on other types of drugs. The paper includes color graphs and appends a graph of Marijuana seizures and a color map of countries and their marijuana laws.
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Introduction
Overview
The Debate: Pros and Cons
Summary and Conclusion
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"The debate about the legalization and the pros and cons of the drug marijuana has been one that has constantly been fought in the public as well in the medical arenas. The issue of the possible legalization of this substance has also been linked to facets such as crime, social stability and norms and the affect on the family structure. There are numerous arguments both for and against the legalization of marijuana. Proponents of legalization claim that marijuana is in fact relatively innocuous compared to other substances and drugs which are already legal. This refers to various accepted drugs and of course to the fact that tobacco and cigarettes are legally obtainable. Many people state that in comparison to many other legal drugs, marijuana is in fact less harmful in many respects and should be legalized. Among the many arguments put forward in favor of Marijuana is the assertion that it provides medicinal value which makes it more acceptable."
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Legalization Debate on Marijuana, 2005.
Argues against the legalization of marijuana.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 71.95
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This paper argues that marijuana use should not be made legal, and the punishment for using marijuana should not be made less severe. The paper's main argument against the legalization of marijuana is that its use usually leads the user to experiment with and become addicted to drugs that are not only more harmful, but have negative moral and economic consequences as well.
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"There is currently a great deal of debate concerning a relaxation of the laws surrounding drug use, and in particular the use of marijuana. Many individuals, some of them in positions of great power, have spoken out in favor of legalizing dangerous drugs such as marijuana. Examples of this push towards legalization include activist groups such as NORML and many prominent public figures such as President Reagan's former Secretary of State, George Shultz, who is quoted as saying, "that 'Legalization would destroy dealer profits and remove their incentive to get young people addicted.' [or] former Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders' [who made a] call for a study to legalize drugs."' (Maginnis) Protagonists of legalization claim that legalization or the relaxation of laws will save societal resources, eliminate prison overcrowding, help stop organize crime and reduce drug-crime, and aid in the production of safer "products" for medical and personal use that are less addictive or deadly. In fact, legalization is seen as something of a "cure-all", by its supporters, for modern drug-related woes."
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Legalization of Marijuana, 2007.
This paper looks at the argument over the legalization of marijuana, with an emphasis in support of legalization and decriminalization.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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Following the introduction in the paper, which explains why prohibition of marijuana in the US has been a failure, the writer presents a brief description of the history of marijuana and looks at its use in different cultures. The writer explains why marijuana is harmless and argues that marijuana should be legalized or at least decriminalized. After mentioning a few of many convincing reasons to legalize marijuana, the writer explains why one should and how one could move beyond the failure of prohibition. In addition, the writer suggests ways to take action in the fight to legalize marijuana.
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"The first recorded incident of the discovery of marijuana was made by Herodotus, a Greek historian, who recorded its psychedelic effects during his travels through northern Europe in 430 BC. A study of scriptural texts even shows that Jesus was almost certainly a cannabis user and an early proponent of the medicinal properties of the drug. In AD 1563, Queen Elizabeth I ordered landowners with 60 acres or more to grow cannabis or face a fine, and cannabis was not outlawed in Britain until 1928. Marijuana was first outlawed in the US in 1937, at which time over 3,000 doctors were prosecuted for illegally prescribing cannabis-derived medicines. Rallies and protests for the legalization of marijuana have continued to exist ever since it was prohibited in every country that outlawed it."
"Despite marijuana's legal status, it is still openly used in many countries, and it is used differently among many different cultures. Most people are aware of marijuana's legality in Amsterdam, which has made that country famous and recognized for one thing only."
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The Legalization of Marijuana, 2002.
Discusses the arguments for and against the legalization of marijuana and industrial hemp.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 12 sources, AU$ 154.95
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Debate continues on the subject of whether marijuana and industrial hemp ought to be legalized in the United States. This paper results from an exploration of approaches to the question which has reached the point in public debate where factions tend to be divided into those in favour of legalization and those absolutely opposed to marijuana's legalization. At the present time, the arguments in favour of legalization do appear more reasoned and in accordance with several now longstanding arguments which have been put forward pertaining to both the effects of legalization and the overall safety of marijuana as a drug for public consumption.
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Legalization of Marijuana, 2002.
A position paper on the legalization of marijuana.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This three-page undergraduate paper discusses some issues related to the legalization of marijuana. The law has caused much suffering. People's lives would be greatly improved if marijuana were legalized.
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Legalization of Marijuana, 2007.
An overview of the debate over the legalization of marijuana use in the United States.
1,195 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 58.95
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This paper discusses the debate over the legalization of marijuana use. It describes the position and opinions of the United States Government, doctors, marijuana users and anti-drug citizens with regards to the legalization of this drug. The paper then compares and contrasts these four positions and shows in which ways their outlooks differ the most.
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"Marijuana users across the U.S. evidently want to legalize marijuana. If they take part in using it, they apparently want to be able to do it legally. "Among students surveyed in a yearly national survey, only about one in six 10th graders report they are current marijuana users (that is, used marijuana within the past month). Fewer than one in four high school seniors is a current marijuana user" according to www.nida.nih.gov (National Institute on Drug Abuse). This covers only half of students in high school. There are many more citizens in the U.S. that use marijuana or have used before in the past. People use marijuana for many reasons. They may see an older brother or sister use it and want to follow. They may think its "cool." They may even be peer pressured into it. Marijuana is used all over the world daily and these users believe it should be legalized. The users explain that it is less harmful to your body than drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes. That is their main argument, but they also feel that if marijuana was legalized that the government would put a tax on it and it would then become too expensive to use as some people do now. Marijuana users are split pretty evenly on whether marijuana should be legalized or not based on the fact that it would become too expensive."
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Legalization of Marijuana, 2004.
An essay discussing the ongoing debate over the legalization of marijuana.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, MLA, AU$ 45.95
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This paper discusses the history of the debate regarding the legalization of marijuana. The paper focuses on issues such as taxes, crime, law enforcement and government policy.
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"Thousands of ordinary people are arrested every year in America for simple marijuana possession. The concept of marijuana legalization has been debated for decades. Along the way, several states have essentially decriminalized possession of small amounts of this substance for personal consumption. Many would argue that the government should legalize this drug. Advocates of legalization feel decisions about whether or not to consume it should be a matter of personal choice just as cigarettes or alcohol consumption is a personal choice. Advocates of decriminalization of..."
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Legalization of Marijuana, 2002.
Arguments for the legalization of marijuana.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 128.95
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This ten-page graduate paper explores the issues related to the legalization of marijuana. The central arguments on both sides concern social, medical, and political impacts. The thesis here is that legalization would be beneficial.
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The Legalization of Marijuana, 2005.
This paper argues for the legalization of marijuana for adults.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 64.95
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This paper explains the machinations of authority and how moral social typology creates problems for legalization of marijuana. The author points out that, by effectively denouncing a helpful and clinically proven drug that could help millions of sick patients, the American government continues to enact Prohibition-styled laws to prevent legalization. The paper relates that, in this manner, economic and other forces seem to create great value for the drug and police control by creating harsh penalties for those that deal it or are caught using it.
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"The topic of marijuana usage for adults has been a challenging form of deviancy that has been introduced into American society since it was banned in the middle of the twentieth century. The problem of legality for the use of marijuana seems constructed around the negative cultural and authoritative constructs that help to shape the way marijuana is used within a sociological perspective. In this manner, the American government imposes deviant values and social norms, which are enforced by imprisonment and relate a demonization of a drug that violates personal freedoms. Furthermore, the medical usage of marijuana has been proven to be effective as a painkiller, but there is a great refusal of the government to recognize the positive attributes of the drug."
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The Legalization of Marijuana, 2001.
Paper in support of the legalization of marijuana for medical, social, and economic reasons.
1,512 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 71.95
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This paper discusses the legalization of marijuana. The author believes that benefits of legalization will outweigh the negatives: less crime, fewer jail cells and prisoners, better utilization of law enforcement officers, fewer deaths from impure substances, and millions of victims suffering from illnesses and diseases would be put to an end.
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"Illegal drugs are a major influential force in our country today. The problem has gotten so out of hand that many options are being considered to control or even solve it. Ending the war on drugs is seemingly impossible as Richard L. Miller wrote, ?Drug problems cannot be ended, but they can be reduced by accepting drugs as part of the American heritage, by finding ways to bring them within normal lifestyles rather than converting users into outcasts and outlaws? (139). It is now evident that different options need to be considered. The legalization of marijuana is an option that has not gotten a chance, but should definitely be given one. Although many people feel that legalizing marijuana may lead to increase the use of substance and further increase problems in society, legalization could in fact be more beneficial than harmful. Actually, there are several benefits with the legalization of marijuana and some of which include: making our streets and homes safer, increasing the economy?s revenue, putting an end to prison overcrowding, saving our tax money, crippling organized crime, promoting health and safety, reducing official corruption, and using marijuana for medicinal purposes."
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Legalization of Marijuana, 2004.
A debate regarding the controversial issue of legalizing marijuana.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper discusses the various opinions regarding the legalization of marijuana. The paper presents both sides of the controversy. The medicinal aspects of marijuana are presented. After presenting the pros and cons of the argument, the writer asserts his own point of view.
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"Marijuana or Cannabis is actually a plant, which has the scientific name ?cannabis sativa? and was originally used for ordinary purposes such as for fabric making and cloth weaving. Some are of the view that it was also used as sails when shipping industry had not become technologically sophisticated. The plant was also once used for the treatment of psychiatric conditions but after it was banned in the country, marijuana was forced to vanish from the medical field too."
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The Legalization of Medical Marijuana, 2004.
Presents arguments in favor of legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes.
1,407 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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This paper discusses the much-debated topic of legalized marijuana. The paper begins by providing background information on marijuana and its effects on the body and then proceeds with a discussion of the positive side-effects of marijuana and how these side-effects can be effective in the treatment of certain ailments. Different types of diseases that the medicinal use of marijuana could help treat are cited, and the need for public awareness about the usefulness of medicinal marijuana is also discussed.
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"Currently, many controversial topics divide the nation, giving rise to debate and argument amongst the people. Gun control, abortion, and the death penalty are such prevalent subjects that the slightest news related to them can be seen in newspapers, magazines, and other sources of media. National debates have been waged over such issues, and national organizations have been founded to gather supporters for their cause. These subjects are important of course, but they overshadow other issues that could find resolution with more publicity. In the cases of many controversial topics, the facts are not presented in a manner which clarifies people?s common misconceptions. One issue with many of these misconceptions is the legalization of medical marijuana."
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The Legalization of Marijuana, 2005.
An argument in favor of the legalization of marijuana.
1,175 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 58.95
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This paper argues that marijuana should be legalized in the United States. The author presents a host of arguments, supported by medical personnel and economic statistics, that it should be legalized for both medical and recreational use. The author also reviews the claim that marijuana should at least be decriminalized, i.e. a fine rather than jail time.
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"The legalization of marijuana could help the U.S. economy by opening up new jobs. While the government would make a lot of money in taxes, sales and distribution costs, legalization would also cause the price of the drug to decrease, which means more people could afford it. According to estimations, if marijuana were legalized, and prices were cut in half, marijuana sales could gross anywhere from $50-$53 billion dollars (Rosenthal and Kubby, 2003). This money would no doubt stimulate the U.S. economy and create new/more jobs for farmers, people would be needed to make packaging in which marijuana would be distributed when sold, transportation would be needed to distribute marijuana, the opportunities are endless. These jobs would lower unemployment rates in the country, and open up even more opportunities for employment in the hemp and glassware industries, because people would need and want pretty apparatus to smoke out of, such as a nice blown glass bong or water pipe."
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Legalization of Marijuana, 2005.
This paper compares two opposing websites presenting their sides of the controversy surrounding the legalization of marijuana for medicinal benefits.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 55.95
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This paper explains that the website published by the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) supports the medical use of marijuana; however, the American government website, which states the White House Drug Policy opposes the issue. The author points out that the MMP website states that for thousands of years, marijuana has been used to treat a wide variety of ailments and cites evidence that marijuana is one of the safest therapeutically active substances known; however, the White House-sponsored site supports the government position of outlaw this use except in very rare cases because they feel that marijuana presents health problems. The paper states that, although it is difficult to determine whether marijuana will be approved for medical use at the federal level in the near future, several states, including California, already do allow marijuana for medical use and several other states initiatives are underway; MPP relates that a states' rights policy toward medical marijuana is likely to pass in Congress, not necessarily because of clear scientific evidence but because of the Constitutional law regarding states' rights.
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"A third marijuana-related topic discussed on both the White House and the MPP websites is the gateway effect. The MPP cites numerous evidence that "There is no evidence that marijuana serves as a stepping stone on the basis of its particular physiological effect," and "instead, the legal status of marijuana makes it a gateway drug." In fact, the White House admits that "a direct cause and effect relationship between marijuana use and subsequent use of other drugs is hard to prove." At the same time, the White House tries to convince readers that adults who were early marijuana users were more likely to have used cocaine, heroine, and other drugs. Both websites offer a balanced viewpoint on the gateway drug issue, but the MPP makes a more convincing argument."
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