Reviewed the whole US states and capitols map. 64 year old women swam from Cuba to Florida. US wants to do air strikes on Syria, but Obama still wants congressional agreement. The war powers act of 1973 allows Obama to send soldiers anywhere he wants in the world for up to 60 to 90 days without being approved by Congress. If Congress does not agree with him after the 60 to 90 days Obama must bring the soldiers home. The following information is based off of our Social Issues projects.
Legalization of Marijuana
- Schedule 1 is the worst, most addicting kind of drug there is
- 13 U.S. states allow medical marijuana
- In 1996 California was the first to make it legal
- Relaxation, positive mood, snacking, No cares or worries, and more creativity are the more positive effects
- Forgetfulness, oversleeping, not getting things done, concentration difficulties, neglecting work , loss of balance or dizziness, nausea, and can make problems worse than they were are the defects.
- 1906 was when it became illegal
- It would take 120,000 hits to overdose
- More than 800,000 people are arrested each year for using marijuana
- 52% of marijuana use is in the U.S.
- Medical marijuana helps cure cancer, and take the edge off of pain
- In Colorado and Washington marijuana can be used as recreational use
- Able to only have 1oz. or less, can grow up to 6 plants
- Have to be 21 to carry it in those 2 states
- Why legalize? - Doesn't hurt you as much as cigarettes and alcohol, not as addictive, brings in money for federal government due to taxing, takes time off for police offers so they can deal with more serious crimes
- Why keep it illegal? - Can cause more car accidents, gateway to other more dangerous drugs, another way to take pain away
- The feeling you get is what makes you addicted to it; not the nicotine/smoke
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