... it. Although many people may think differently, marijuana can help people with debilitating diseases. At times, it may be the best thing to lessen their pain and suffering. The Washington State Medicinal Marijuana Act (Initiative 692) states in chapter 69.51A, "Patients with a qualifying diagnosis and a physician's recommendation for the medicinal use of marijuana, now have legal ... defense against criminal prosecution in Washington. It is not however, legalized for recreational use. Under the Medical Marijuana Act, cultivation of marijuana plants for personal, medical use of patients i...

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... . Iconic figures in American history have also been noted to have used marijuana for many reasons. Even though he never used marijuana for either recreational or medicinal purposes, George Washington farmed marijuana. President Washington would use the marijuana to make popular goods like rope, clothing, and paper. On the other hand, another Founding Father named Thomas Jefferson farmed marijuana for recreational purposes ... . In addition to President George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, six other presidents have also been known to have used marijuana for either medicinal or recreatio...

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... find it ideal. Although the consumption of cannabis may cause health hazards, criminal punishments, and motor impairments, an active social reform is underway in hopes of optimistic outcomes influenced by Washington's and Colorado's movement. The Prohibition era ended decades ago so why is its' lingering principles constricting cannabis' potential to assuage illnesses, induce happiness, conserve millions of dollars in criminal offenses ... weed and be expected to be a great country" (Working to Reform Marijuana Laws). He strongly believes that Californians should wait a minimum of two y...

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... , loss of appetite, depression, and it could even help restore healthy cells and kill off the cancer cells and many other toxins in the body. In 1998, two states (Alaska & Washington) enacted laws to legalize medical marijuana and 23 others after that have decided to pass the law, Minnesota and New York just passed a law this year (Wing). But with marijuana ... in January, Colorado brought in $14 million dollars of tax revenue for medical marijuana within their first month of legalizing medical distribution of marijuana (Wing). There also been talks of Washington becoming a tax and regul...

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... or prosecute that same conduct (Tucille 2013). The Supreme Court has emphasized the two cornerstones of pre-emption jurisprudence, which will likely play a significant role in any review of the Washington or Colorado laws. First, the purpose of Congress is the ultimate touchstone in every pre-emption case. Thus, in considering the preemptive scope of the CSA, it is necessary to ... to marijuana cultivation, distribution, or possession have generally been considered to be within the powers of the States (Garvey and Yeh. 15). Federal law trumps state law, but not much. Washington and Colo...

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... a web of laws snaring the American public's freedom of choice, their economic growth, and the longevity of Mother Nature, herself. Our founding fathers including Washington and Jefferson grew hemp, used hemp products, and were hemp advocates. George Washington said it the best when he stated "Make the most of the hemp seed, sow it everywhere ". It is high time for the federal ... ...

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... a web of laws snaring the American public's freedom of choice, their economic growth, and the longevity of Mother Nature, herself. Our founding fathers including Washington and Jefferson grew hemp, used hemp products, and were hemp advocates. George Washington said it the best when he stated "Make the most of the hemp seed, sow it everywhere ". It is high time for the federal ... ...

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... given the documented health benefits, reduction in crime due to the control of cannabis sales, an increase in government revenue, and an overall safer drug under government regulations. Colorado and Washington have already legalized marijuana. Canada is regarded as a nation with fairly liberal policies, but instead of taking any steps towards the legalization of cannabis, the Conservative party has actually pushed ... . This taxation would bring large profits to the federal and provincial governments. Legalization would necessitate a number of set policies surrounding the sale and usage ...

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... industry. During the American Revolution when imports were no longer given to the colonies, the hemp fiber became an essential material in their production of clothing (Richardson 41). Even George Washington grew it on his plantation as he has mentioned in his diary. There is no evidence of the people of the colonies eating or smoking the plant due to the ... ." Moreover, since 1996, medical marijuana ballot initiatives have received a majority of votes allowing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Nevada, Oregon and Washing...

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... of marijuana was made a crime within the United States in 1937 when Congress passed the Marijuana Tax Act. Besides this law the drug has been commonly used among US citizens. Washington DC, in recent years, has declared war on illegal drugs, vowing to end the illegal drug traffic within and across the US borders and to stop the consumption of these ... illegal operations and terrorists" campaigns. Thus they would lose substantial power and influence in society today. According to the chairperson of the advisory board of the Drug Policy Foundation in Washington, DC, legalizing marijuana ...

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... reasons on why this specific drug should be illegal. This summer I participated in legalization debates at the Governor's School of South Carolina, and at the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. I witnessed a fifty-six year old lawyer, graduate of Georgetown, and family man advocate the use of marijuana. He had been using marijuana since college and he continued to succeed and ... been documented to be best suited by the use of marijuana. Also, many people enjoy the effects of marijuana and use it recreationally or to boost their creative processes. In Washington, D.C....

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... colonization of America, hemp has been the main source for cloth, rope, and paper, and was grown by many important leaders such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. In a note to Mt. Vernon's gardener in 1794, George Washington wrote "Make the most you can of the Indian Hemp seed and sow it everywhere." (Bouril) His reverence of the Cannabis plant is surprising ... ...

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With the decision in Colorado to legalize marijuana not only for medical use, but for recreational use as well and Washington State considering the same, the question arises: Is marijuana legalization right for America? My own view is that in the case of a medical necessity, possibly, if there are no other ... ...

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... "State Marijuana Law Map", there are 23 states with more than 60 health organizations using Marijuana for medical purposes. Besides, Alaska is the third state following Colorado and Washington , became the latest state to legalize marijuana for recreational use and trade. Although both utilitarians and libertarians agree with the legalization of marijuana for different reasons, I think marijuana should be ... ...

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More than half the population of America supports the legalization of marijuana. Already twenty states have legalized marijuana, some for medical purposes while others like Colorado and Washington, for recreational purposes. Alaska may soon join this league as it is pushing for the legalization of pot and has already scheduled a vote on this matter on 19th August, 2014 ... ...

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... drug have been allowed in regions such as Europe, North America and South America. Moreover, Medical marijuana is currently legal in 23 states, with four of those states (Alaska, Oregon, Washington and Colorado) also allowing for recreational use. The penalties for the other 46 states generally range from simple to severe. In this argumentative essay, I seek to argue the reasons why ... ...

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... the recent increased exposure in the media. As you may know there has been twenty states that have legalized it for medicinal marijuana use with the addition of Colorado and Washington legalizing usage completely for recreational proposes. Some would say or may argue that it's only a matter of time for the overall legalization of marijuana in the U.S.. And I agree with this ... ...

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... , and possession of marijuana are illegal under U.S. federal law there have been over 20 states that have legalized the use and distribution of marijuana for medicinal purposes. Furthermore, Colorado and Washington State have even legalized the use of marijuana for recreational purposes (US New Laws). So while marijuana may be classified as a schedule one drug, meaning that it is believed to ... ...

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... decriminalized, the effective dose costs approximately thirty to forty cents, as opposed to thirty or forty dollars per ondansetron pill. Recently, voters in the District of Columbia, Alaska, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, and Arizona voted to suspend legal punishment of any person using marijuana under the supervision of a physician. Yet, the war on drugs is still in full effect. Despite several medical ... ...

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... in the relief of pain or other symptoms caused by cancer, AIDS, glaucoma, arthritis, and other illnesses and chronic conditions. Four other states passed similar ballot initiative that year, including Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Nevada, and legislatures in 37 states have passed bills in support of medical marijuana. Medicinal purposes for marijuana give people who have tried all different types of ... ...

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... has medicinal properties then no laws should prevent its use"(Stein). Unfortunately laws are needed to legalize cannabis use for medical purposes, and have been established in Alaska, Arizona, California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada. A section of proposition 215 of California which was voted on and passed in 1996 reads: To ensure that seriously ill Californians have the right to obtain and ... ...

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... use it legally" ("Medicinal Marijuana Facts"). Moreover, since 1996, medical marijuana ballot initiatives have received a majority of votes in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington state. Also, numerous organizations have recently taken place in support of legal access to medical marijuana and/or opposing the criminalization of medical marijuana-using patients. Some of these organizations ... ...

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... musicsuch as musicians like Tom Petty, Beatles, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, James Brown this list could keep going. American presidents have used it. Presidents like Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington (grew it, some evidence he smoked), Bill Clinton there were others too. Great minds such as Aaron Sorkin (creator of West Wing), Carl Sagan (scientist, writer), JRR Tolkien (writer of ... ...

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... gaining momentum as more politicians with the same views as Governor Johnson are coming into the political forum. There are also many state laws looking to be passed like the Washington initiative to decriminalize marijuana, and the Michigan Personal Responsibility Amendment. There are petitions in every state for laws that are somehow in favor of marijuana. This means that there is ... ...

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... few excerpts from this article, articulating the aims and goals of the newly created magazine. "The general public (us) has no idea who really owns and manages Time magazine, the Washington Post, the New York Times, the three monopolistic TV networks, Random House, Simon & Schuster and so on. Nor do we have any idea what their goals are. And the public ... ...

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