Don't Legalize Marijuana OR Medical Marijuana
An anonymous editor from Times-News Magic Valley of Idaho argues against the legalization of marijuana and medical marijuana. He claims that there is a correlation between legalization of medical marijuana and increased casual marijuana use in certain areas. He uses "Oaksterdam", an area in downtown Oakland, California, as an example where medical marijuana has been legalized and an increase in illegal marijuana use has been noted. The editor is concerned about the legislation passing through state legislatures that allow the legalization of medical marijuana. He is also concerned about the youth of America being affected by marijuana, stating studies that reveal marijuana use in teens leading to cocaine use in the future and research that reveal negative ramifications of marijuana use in teens. He states that marijuana is becoming more potent and therefore more addictive. Finally, the editor claims that Tetrahydrocannabinol, available in pills or patches, can be used as an alternative to medical marijuana.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Monday Matters - I Own The Sources #3
Legalize Marijuana For Only Illnesses
In the fiery debate on the legalization of marijuana, the author takes the middle stance, differentiating between using marijuana to treat illnesses and using marijuana for casual recreation. The author states that marijuana should be legalized in Illinois purely for medical purposes.
Medical marijuana can be used to alleviate the side effects of anti-cancer drugs, soothe the pain of multiple sclerosis, and improve the appetite of AIDS patients.
Medical marijuana can be abused, but the effects are not as lethal as abuse of prescription painkillers, which are completely legal in Illinois.
81% of Americans are in affirmation of the use of medical marijuana.
The law passing through the Illinois House will have checks on the purchase of medical marijuana, such as a limit on the amount over a certain amount of time (similar to purchasing other prescription drugs) and a note of medical need from a doctor.
In the fiery debate on the legalization of marijuana, the author takes the middle stance, differentiating between using marijuana to treat illnesses and using marijuana for casual recreation. The author states that marijuana should be legalized in Illinois purely for medical purposes.
Medical marijuana can be used to alleviate the side effects of anti-cancer drugs, soothe the pain of multiple sclerosis, and improve the appetite of AIDS patients.
Medical marijuana can be abused, but the effects are not as lethal as abuse of prescription painkillers, which are completely legal in Illinois.
81% of Americans are in affirmation of the use of medical marijuana.
The law passing through the Illinois House will have checks on the purchase of medical marijuana, such as a limit on the amount over a certain amount of time (similar to purchasing other prescription drugs) and a note of medical need from a doctor.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Monday Matters - I Own The Sources #2
Legalizing Marijuana will not stop the drug cartels
Proponents of legalizing marijuana or of ending the war against drugs argue that legalizing marijuana will take the market out of the hands of cartels and into the hands of the government. The author argues against legalization of marijuana in order to hurt the drug cartels.
Although marijuana constitutes 60% of drug cartel profit, 40% is still being made from cocaine and other narcotics.
The drug cartels have new sources of income: kidnappings, oil theft, and pirated goods. They are also demanding payments from businesses that they have control over as well as a slice of the business profits.
The Mexican cartels can still have an influence over legalized distribution of marijuana.
Legalization is still the right thing to do. Legalization can save on resources such as jail space and law enforcement. Even though legalization will not stop the cartels, it is still a benefit to the United States.
Proponents of legalizing marijuana or of ending the war against drugs argue that legalizing marijuana will take the market out of the hands of cartels and into the hands of the government. The author argues against legalization of marijuana in order to hurt the drug cartels.
Although marijuana constitutes 60% of drug cartel profit, 40% is still being made from cocaine and other narcotics.
The drug cartels have new sources of income: kidnappings, oil theft, and pirated goods. They are also demanding payments from businesses that they have control over as well as a slice of the business profits.
The Mexican cartels can still have an influence over legalized distribution of marijuana.
Legalization is still the right thing to do. Legalization can save on resources such as jail space and law enforcement. Even though legalization will not stop the cartels, it is still a benefit to the United States.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Monday Matters - I Own The Sources!
Marijuana should be legalized in Washington
The author calls for the legalization of marijuana to be passed by Washington State. Washington was one of the first states to call for the legalization of medical marijuana and the disregard for marijuana possession.
The cost of funding the prohibition of marijuana possession is large and unnecessary.
Prohibition causes little to no deterrence of the possession and use of marijuana.
It is impossible for the United States to effectively regulate the prohibition of marijuana.
Marijuana use is not as harmful as other drugs. Users who are able to "handle" the drug lead perfectly normal and successful lives. The author gives President Obama as an example of a successful man who has smoked marijuana.
The author calls for the legalization of marijuana to be passed by Washington State. Washington was one of the first states to call for the legalization of medical marijuana and the disregard for marijuana possession.
The cost of funding the prohibition of marijuana possession is large and unnecessary.
Prohibition causes little to no deterrence of the possession and use of marijuana.
It is impossible for the United States to effectively regulate the prohibition of marijuana.
Marijuana use is not as harmful as other drugs. Users who are able to "handle" the drug lead perfectly normal and successful lives. The author gives President Obama as an example of a successful man who has smoked marijuana.
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