Should Marijuana Be Legalized or Not?
Should The Government Legalize Marijuana, The Yes And No Sides Of The Fence From A Neutral Stand Point?
Assignment 1 Week 1
Melissa
Some would say, “No,” to cannabis or also known as marijuana. Cannabis or as some know it as marijuana originated in China, “The Chinese were already cultivating cannabis 4500 years BC. They were able to spin yarn for clothing and make fishing nets and rope with it.” But still with the knowledge of this “drug” I will be presenting you with that includes statistics and many quotes, you will still say that it shouldn’t be considered for legalization or you will agree that it should be legalized. As many stand against the legalization of marijuana there are many that stand for the legalization of the so-called “drug.” As I am a neutral party on the subject I just do not understand why fight about it, why can’t we just come to a compromise? As many Americans choose to say, “No,” do yourselves a favor and ask this question, “Why should marijuana be illegal?” This question goes for the ones that are for legalization as well. For those of you that are against the legalization of marijuana, here’s where I see it. The reason you all want it to stay illegal, “Marijuana is an unstable mixture of more than 425 chemicals that convert into thousands when smoked. Many of these chemicals are toxic, psychoactive chemicals which are largely unstudied and appear in uncontrollable strengths.” Yes, this is one of the biggest reasons why marijuana is not legal in the United States. That is ok though, like I said, “I’m neutral on this subject.” Now don’t think for one second that I have forgotten the other side of the fence, I haven’t. Here’s for those of you that are the trueborn hippie family, there is more to it than that of what the ones that are against it have. You have religions on your side; “Some Hindus, Buddhists, Rastafarians, and members of other religions use marijuana as part of their spiritual and religious ceremonies.” Which I
Assignment 1 Week 1
Melissa
Some would say, “No,” to cannabis or also known as marijuana. Cannabis or as some know it as marijuana originated in China, “The Chinese were already cultivating cannabis 4500 years BC. They were able to spin yarn for clothing and make fishing nets and rope with it.” But still with the knowledge of this “drug” I will be presenting you with that includes statistics and many quotes, you will still say that it shouldn’t be considered for legalization or you will agree that it should be legalized. As many stand against the legalization of marijuana there are many that stand for the legalization of the so-called “drug.” As I am a neutral party on the subject I just do not understand why fight about it, why can’t we just come to a compromise? As many Americans choose to say, “No,” do yourselves a favor and ask this question, “Why should marijuana be illegal?” This question goes for the ones that are for legalization as well. For those of you that are against the legalization of marijuana, here’s where I see it. The reason you all want it to stay illegal, “Marijuana is an unstable mixture of more than 425 chemicals that convert into thousands when smoked. Many of these chemicals are toxic, psychoactive chemicals which are largely unstudied and appear in uncontrollable strengths.” Yes, this is one of the biggest reasons why marijuana is not legal in the United States. That is ok though, like I said, “I’m neutral on this subject.” Now don’t think for one second that I have forgotten the other side of the fence, I haven’t. Here’s for those of you that are the trueborn hippie family, there is more to it than that of what the ones that are against it have. You have religions on your side; “Some Hindus, Buddhists, Rastafarians, and members of other religions use marijuana as part of their spiritual and religious ceremonies.” Which I
References: are as follows (in order of appearance): www.roll-a-joint.com/marijuana-history.html, The Journey www.marijuana.com/legalization-decriminalization/1004-marijuana-should-not-legal-because.html, StuckinFoned www.mjlegal.org/essayspeech.html, Why Marijuana Should Be Legal, Marijuana Legalization Organization Charts and photos: How does cannabis compare to other drugs? :http://www.ndsn.org/AUGUST94/NICOTINE.html States that have medical legalization and pending medical legalization, tobacco-news.net