Induced Misunderstanding
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SummaryIn recent news, Polner writes “Linden Corrica lost his freedom and his life in New York over $10 worth of marijuana.” Corrica is an immigrant who lived in New York with his wife and kids. He was one day caught with a small ten dollar bag of marijuana, and pleaded guilty. He spent 20 days in jail, which wasn’t terrible. However, when he got out, he was sent to the immigration center and was to be deported away from his family. Corrica is not the only one to lose so much over so little. People are constantly being arrested, fined and reported for using marijuana. This is because of the current war on drugs. There is a strong anti-marijuana stigma, which dates back to the early 1900s. The stigma is backed by twisted statistics, faulty scientific evidence and propaganda. The anti-drug war is fueled efficiently in this way. The drug is not yet legal because it would create competition for large businesses and it is still considered dangerous. Marijuana and Hemp, the plant from which it is derived, should be legalized because it is a relatively harmless drug, an effective medication and would be beneficial to the economy.
Table of Contents
- There are many myths that date back from earlier years, but the truth is scientifically simple and easily refutes the myths.
- Despite this overwhelming scientific evidence, myths from as early as the start of the 1900s continue to dominate our beliefs due to propaganda.
- Anslinger was the first of the Drug Czars. After him, the war on marijuana continued, and the anti-marijuana sentiment grew.
- The US currently has two intoxicating drugs that are legal.
- The legalization of marijuana and hemp, the plant from which it is derived, would yield great profits.
- Despite the large amount of benefits legalizing marijuana may introduce, the anti-marijuana war continues with zeal.
- Marijuana, a relatively harmless drug with a huge potential to heal people and improve the economy, is currently being battled by the government.
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