The Detroit Free Press Editorial Board’s Article Let the people decide about legalizing marijuana(2016) was an attempt to convince readers that Michigan Legislature is currently a “dysfunctional waste,” determined to keep Marijuana legalization off the ballots.The Press got their opinion across by using uncredited polls, tugging at the reader's emotions when describing both parties, and overall biased tone with underlying motives. The author uses pathos, ethos, and logos very effectively when trying to persuade the reader. Pathos is being used when the author attempts to appeal to our emotions while trying to pity MILegalize. Logos is being used when the authors tries to connect with our common sense in order to persuade by reason. Lastly ethos is being used when the author attempts to sway our opinion of michigan legislature, but altering our view of their character and morals.This article was written with intentions to get voters riled up, discredit the michigan legislature and provoke change within the court systems. The Editorial Board only presented their side of the argument, concluding they are targeting left-wing moderates that are for the legalization of marijuana. The author uses pathos very effectively in the articles. “They have followed the rules, and done what they were supposed to do according to the letter of the law. But the courts seem determined, so far, to keep them off the ballot here in Michigan.” The articles says MIlegalize followed the rules, however
The pathos appeal include some strong word choices by Ollstein. Right away in the title she uses words like “gut” and “strip” which both have negative connotations that set the tone right away. Her use of words such as, “controversial” when describing the “right-to-work” law that Walker signed and her word choice of “inaccurate representations” about one his statements presents the idea that Walker is untrustworthy. When she talks about the accumulating evidence that labor unions “shrink income inequality, increase social mobility, narrow the gender pay gap, and raise wages for everyone…” It raises the question on my Walker would be so “adamant” in lessing labor union’s power, especially if the labor union has shown positive results. Overall, the pathos appeal by Ollstein is effective at making the reader question actions by Governor
In the article “Legalize Use of Marijuana for Medical Purposes, MDs and Patients Plead” Charlotte Gray discusses the controversial topic of medical marijuana, while appealing to the reader’s pathos by using emotional stories about patients. Gray, an editor for the Canadian Medical Association, claims that marijuana needs to be legal for medical purposes and doctors should have a supply available for patients. However, Gray does not offer a convincing argument due to the amount of focus on appealing to people’s emotions, while not providing supportive details, statistics, and truthful pathos.
Have you ever wondered when and why marijuana was made illegal? The herbal plant, commonly used in medicines, was not considered a drug in the early 1900s. The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 banned the use and sales of marijuana. This act was put in place due to careless slander. Marijuana, in America should be legalized because it is safer than alcohol and tobacco, marijuana funds gangs and cartels, and marijuana can replace toxic, addictive pharmaceuticals.
The legalization of Marijuana for recreational use has been a hot topic for quite some time. Arguments about why it should or should not be legal have been some of the highlights of many debates. Marijuana, which is usually wrongfully conveyed as a harmful drug that will only do harm to our society if it get legalized for recreational use. Skepticism aside, the history and facts about weed don't illustrate a dangerous drug that leads to the deterioration of the human body and mind, but the opposite excluding it's already proven pain tolerance .The legalization of Marijuana for recreational use is something that should be instated in every state in the country due to it already being legal in some states, people are gonna use it no matter what, and because its effects being less harmful compared to other substances that are legal.
In a survey of more than 216,000 teens, results indicated that marijuana use is drastically falling. Along with this, the number of pot-related problems is going down with it. It's possible that this is just one of the many positive effects of legalization but maybe kids these days have certain distractions to curb their drug appetite. VR porn might be the culprit.
Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant intended for medical and recreational use. The legality of marijuana has been a passionately debated subject for decades. As of 2018, only eight states have marijuana legalized for recreational use. In addition to, there are roughly about twenty-two states that have medical marijuana broadly legalized. Such as the state of new york. Although, the legalization of marijuana will prove beneficial not only for science, people, and economics, but also for planetary properties. However, the legalization of marijuana here in New York can cause many dilemmas such as, it is a gateway drug, it is harmful to the state, and recreational use can be detrimental
“The presence of marijuana in the Untied Stated was first recorded in 1611 and the substance remained largely unregulated until the beginning of the twentieth century” (Durkin 22). In recent years there has been a lot of thought and research about the use of medical and recreational marijuana. If the United States has a natural drug that cannot only make people feel better but also helps sick patients, the nation should be able to use this to its advantage.The nation struggles with the decision of legalizing medical and recreational marijuana use because of some negative affects.
The use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has ballooned over the last couple of years. A state-by-state wave is sweeping across the country, with voters acknowledging the beneficial capabilities for patients in their state.
Marijuana is a drug that is always being talked about all over the media. It appears all over social media and is commonly discussed in popular songs. There is constant debate on whether it should be legalized or not. Also, they discuss if it were to be legalized, how they would make it work. All these questions are things the government takes into account every day. There is a big divide between people’s beliefs on this matter. While some people feel marijuana shouldn’t be legalized, I believe that it is a logical decision to permit the drug to be researched further because it has many medical advantages, other drugs in the same category are much worse, and taxing it’s sale could save our government’s financial situation.
As Washington lawmakers struggle to find different new ways to balance the budget, a significant source of revenue may be burning away right in front of their eyes. This significant source has been a debated topic for many years now, the legalization of marijuana. Currently, 23 states are allowed to sell marijuana for medicinal purposes and 2 states, Colorado and Washington, allow marijuana to used and sold for recreational purposes. A large support from the public has now opened up other states to the consideration of the legalization of marijuana because of the potential of a positive fiscal impact that the sales of marijuana might have marijuana might have on the economy through taxes, jobs, and cutbacks. Can the legalization of marijuana turn this struggling economy into a booming one? Given that, if marijuana is legalized then this would open up useful resources and untapped markets. If useful markets are opened up then state and federal governments would increase their revenues and help stabilize the economy. Therefore, if marijuana is legalized then it would help state and federal governments increase their revenues and help stabilize the economy. First let’s discuss how marijuana can open up resources and untapped markets.
Today in America, a person’s socioeconomic status is dependent on a multitude of complex factors, many of which are beyond one’s control. It is alarming to think that so many people may not be fully in control of such an important aspect of their lives. Perhaps one of the most important factors affecting the financial condition of a person is how many programs are put in place by the government to protect their livelihoods, or how willing the government is to forgive and reform, rather than punish. In a way it makes sense that a more forgiving society would be more beneficial for all involved, as its main purpose would be protecting and ensuring the happiness of all its citizens. By allotting much more freedom to the average citizen, and being more progressive, a more liberal government would lower crime and poverty rates throughout the country.
Growing up everyone is told that drugs are bad for you time and time again. Now being a child you don't really understand why, but you respect the authority regardless. Many remember being told this relentlessly through their childhood as well as their journey through the educational system. But as people got older they realize that people will still use drugs even though it's illegal. Who could ever understand why a person would go against the law and jeopardize their life to abuse a drug? The drug that I’m specifically referring to is marijuana, and surprisingly it is all around us. Marijuana is even known to in today’s media sources that the drug has become a mainstream trend to enjoy, like music, and movies. Marijuana demonstrates clear cut evidence that use of the substance can cause health benefits.
Carl Sagan once said in an anonymous essay, “The illegality of cannabis is outrageous, an impediment to full utilization of a drug which helps produce the serenity and insight, sensitivity and fellowship so desperately needed in this increasingly mad and dangerous world” (Ingraham). For decades, the prohibition of marijuana has negatively affected residents in the United States, from long prison sentences to missed tax income opportunities. The legalization of recreational marijuana would benefit both users and non-users of the drug in the United States.
rise to organized crime, and people continued to drink alcohol anyway. Being already ingrained in American culture, it was impossible to completely enforce the banning of alcohol. Nowadays the issue of the legalization is back on the table. Prohibition of marijuana reflects the issue of alcohol in the past. The end to prohibition of alcohol led to the employment of over a million, stimulation industry and agriculture, and put an end to a large sector of organized crime. In the same way as alcohol was in the 1920’s, marijuana is illegal in most places in the United States. History repeats itself, and the same mistakes are made. We know why prohibition doesn't work yet we continue this. Along with this many don't realize the truth. There are too many misconceptions that need to be cleared. Marijuana needs to legalized in the United States for recreational and medical use, as it would reduce the money spent on ineffective and often racially biased patrolling. Let's take steps to relieving the country of our flawed criminal justice system. Let's allow Americans to reap the benefits of a substance without punishment.
“Over the past year Colorado alone has gained 2.39 billion dollars just from the marijuana industry to be put back into the economy” said, Daniel White a Time journal writer. This is just one of the many different pros of the legalization of marijuana. Many of the states that have legalized marijuana are at the bottom of the poverty list for the country such as New Hampshire, Maryland, Connecticut, and North Dakota which are the in the top five for the lowest poverty rate. Legalizing marijuana nation wide would be a huge economic benefit for a couple reasons one being the medical benefit for people, another being the personal benefit that a person can take out of the experience, and the huge economic boost that the country would hit.