The argument over legalizing marijuana is one of our times most controversial topics. It is a complex issue with multiple viewpoints on both sides of the argument. Some people are pro legalization for recreational use while others only support medical use and some people totally oppose any form of legalization. It is also a subject that is hard to change people’s minds about. Much of what people believe about marijuana is influenced by cultural tradition and until recently there hasn’t been much…
“25 percent of the people incarcerated on marijuana convictions are “low level offenders” (“Legalization of Marijuana” Student Resource Center). All these people take away jail space and cops that could be used to fight higher crimes. When everybody could buy “weed” legally, there would be no need for dealers. A direct result of that would be lower…
The legalization of polygamy would be a legal issue, with too many bad outcome to this topic scenario. There are men and women who were born into the realization that polygamy is right, and that 's what they will do in their future lives. Many children have already been in a family with polygamous relationship in their natural born country, but that does not apply here in the United States. Legalizing polygamy would rather bring more issues. The secrecy people in these polygamous…
Legalization of prostitution Prostitution is one of the oldest and most controversial professions on earth. According to records, prostitution was a normal practice of the earliest known civilizations. Ancient Greeks and Roma governments went as far as sponsoring brothels to ensure their citizens could afford a prostitute. The emergence of religions like Christianity and Islam transformed the moral views society had toward prostitution. Following a tremendous pressure from the religious…
Perhaps the first fermented fruit ingested by man, created a long history of mankind’s desire to alter consciousness. Throughout recorded history, humanity has sought to alter self with some form of substance, from socially approved consumption, methods of healing, and spiritually divine experience. This substance use has grown almost equally with human development and over time has developed into a debate of morality versus psychological ailment. Crocq (2007) states that the complex etiology of…
ten years were essential to prove to the Canadian government that Canadian public was ready for the next step: legalization. In 1999, “the Supreme Court decision in [1999] finalized the process of equalizing same- and opposite-sex…
Genetically Modified Green Eggs and Ham Technological advancement has tremendously changed the way the average American lives. In effect of this new technology, human population is increasing by the second. In order to meet the needs of all humans, scientists have begun looking to genetic engineering to increase the amount and size of food produced. Crops that have been genetically modified are known as GMOs. GMOs have been a heated subject of debate ever since they were introduced in 1980, and…
fixing the issue, range from literally not allowing immigration and tightening defenses within the American border to requiring papers of legalization at all times as long as you are on U.S. soil. This new approach to reform looking for legalization will continue, but the form that this takes is still up for debate. According to cato.org, “The no-legalization portion of the conservative action is continuously stalling reform but public opinion is steadily moving against them.”(Nowrasteh).…
start of a new life” (Le), with more opportunities. Also your children could grow up in a place where they have a good education and many opportunities in the future. However, you must make a choice. You can either go through the long process of legalization, or you can cross the border illegally. You decide that the easiest way would be to cross the border, so you get your family and go. The problem is when you cross that border you won't get the opportunities and fabulous life you imagined.…
example “As Justin Trudeau prepares to tackle the politics of legalizing pot as part of his Liberal government’s legislative agenda” this is another way the article makes the dominant message clear (Kirkup). This article has a positive look on the legalization of marijuana as it discusses how prepared Canada will be, the resources Justin Trudeau has and how it will be a “landmark change for Canada” (Kirkup). The articles includes a broad plan that the government will take, “We will remove…