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what is the main point of this essay? and greatest strength of the essay?

March 22nd, 2010 1 comment

Marijuana has been illegal since 1937, went the Senate passed the marijuana tax act. Since then many states have made marijuana legal for medicinal purposes. Marijuana, if legalized, could be very beneficial for our country. In the following paragraphs I will expose the benefits for legalizing marijuana. Even though marijuana is illegal, it should be made legal to help the economy and create new jobs.
Driven by the war on drugs, the United States prison population is six times higher than most western European countries. “The United States is second only to Russia in its incarnation rate per 100,000 people. In 2000 more than 734,000 people were arrested in this country for marijuana related offenses” (legalizationofmarijuana.com). The war on drugs places a high priority on arresting people for the use of marijuana. “Since 1990 nearly 5.9 million people have been arrested on marijuana related charges in the United States. This is a greater number than the populations of Alaska, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming combined. In 2000, state and local law enforcement arrested 734,498 people for marijuana violations. This is an increase of 800 percent since 1980, and is the highest ever recorded by the FBI “(legalizationofmarijuana.com). The number of marijuana related arrests greatly exceeds the number of arrests for violent crimes. Marijuana is far less dangerous than any other drug there is. There are fewer deaths each year from marijuana than alcohol, or even prescription drugs.
Last year the North Metro Task Force in Colorado seizes nearly 900 pounds of marijuana in the two counties it patrols (nmtf.us/statistics/statistics.htm). In the state of Georgia approximately 2,462 pounds of marijuana and $2,700,000 in cash have been seized in 2009(justice.gov/dea/pubs/states/newsrel/2009/atlanta102309a.html). As hard as I have tried I cannot find a total amount of marijuana seized or its value to give an accurate total of how much money could be put back into the economy by legalizing marijuana. You can imagine though just how much it really is from the amount seized in just one state and two counties from another state and the total amount of money being well over two million dollars just how much it will help the economy to legalize marijuana. The president is giving all these tax rebates to stimulate the economy, when legalizing marijuana will put more money into the economy than most people realize.
The United States government taxes cigarettes at a rate of $1.0066 per pack (usatoday.com/money/perfi/taxes/2009-03-31-cigarettetax_N.htm), the taxes imposed on marijuana could be at least that much funneling more money into the economy. Also by legalizing marijuana the prison population would be greatly reduced cutting the amount of tax payer’s money used to fund these prisons. By doing this more tax money could be used to help settle our national debt. Marijuana has already been made legal in many states for medical uses. These states have monitored farms where the marijuana is grown and distributed. These farms have created jobs in these states where marijuana is legal for medicinal purposes. Legalizing marijuana for the general public will have the same effect. Jobs will be created lowering the unemployment rate and boosting the economy by giving the people without a job a chance to get a job. By these people having jobs they will have money to funnel back into the economy. If demand is up for products in areas affected by this recession the companies will hire more people to boost production and meet the demands of their clientele. This is just another thing that the government has over looked in their reasoning as to why to keep marijuana illegal.
“Policymakers in the United States claim that marijuana use is hazardous, often leading to the use of more potent drugs, such as cocaine and heroin where this is just not true. As of 2000, eight states had passed laws allowing seriously ill patients to take marijuana as a prescription pain-control substance. However, people who grow, buy, or use the drug for such purposes can be arrested and prosecuted under federal law. Marijuana is the product of Cannabis sativa, a hemp plant, and it refers specifically to the plant’s leaves and flowers. Used for centuries as a painkiller, it has become popular as a recreational drug that produces a general feeling of well-being. Marijuana is known by a variety of alternative names—including marihuana, pot, weed, and grass. It is illegal in most countries, although some nations have lowered the penalties for owning or using small amounts of the drug. Movements have formed to legalize marijuana, at least for medical purposes, but critics of such efforts argue that the drug does more harm than good. Usually dried, crushed, and smoked in pipes or hand-rolled cigarettes, marijuana can also be consumed in food or drink. Users may experience both physical and psychological e

Main point: There are numerous benefits to rescinding the federal laws prohibiting the production, distribution, and use of marijuana.

Strength: Makes a good case for economic benefit of legalization.

Weaknesses: Grammar-punctuation-spelling-other language mechanics. Get a proofreader!

Correction: in this sentence, “The United States is second only to Russia in its incarnation rate per 100,000 people”, the 11th word should be "incarceration" (imprisonment) rather than "incarnation" (lifetime in a particular body).

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March 20th, 2010 1 comment

Marijuana has been illegal since 1937, went the Senate passed the marijuana tax act. Since then many states have made marijuana legal for medicinal purposes. Marijuana, if legalized, could be very beneficial for our country. In the following paragraphs I will expose the benefits for legalizing marijuana. Even though marijuana is illegal, it should be made legal to help the economy and create new jobs.
Driven by the war on drugs, the United States prison population is six times higher than most western European countries. “The United States is second only to Russia in its incarnation rate per 100,000 people. In 2000 more than 734,000 people were arrested in this country for marijuana related offenses” (legalizationofmarijuana.com). The war on drugs places a high priority on arresting people for the use of marijuana. “Since 1990 nearly 5.9 million people have been arrested on marijuana related charges in the United States. This is a greater number than the populations of Alaska, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming combined. In 2000, state and local law enforcement arrested 734,498 people for marijuana violations. This is an increase of 800 percent since 1980, and is the highest ever recorded by the FBI “(legalizationofmarijuana.com). The number of marijuana related arrests greatly exceeds the number of arrests for violent crimes. Marijuana is far less dangerous than any other drug there is. There are fewer deaths each year from marijuana than alcohol, or even prescription drugs.
Last year the North Metro Task Force in Colorado seizes nearly 900 pounds of marijuana in the two counties it patrols (nmtf.us/statistics/statistics.htm). In the state of Georgia approximately 2,462 pounds of marijuana and $2,700,000 in cash have been seized in 2009(justice.gov/dea/pubs/states/newsrel/2009/atlanta102309a.html). As hard as I have tried I cannot find a total amount of marijuana seized or its value to give an accurate total of how much money could be put back into the economy by legalizing marijuana. You can imagine though just how much it really is from the amount seized in just one state and two counties from another state and the total amount of money being well over two million dollars just how much it will help the economy to legalize marijuana. The president is giving all these tax rebates to stimulate the economy, when legalizing marijuana will put more money into the economy than most people realize.
The United States government taxes cigarettes at a rate of $1.0066 per pack (usatoday.com/money/perfi/taxes/2009-03-31-cigarettetax_N.htm), the taxes imposed on marijuana could be at least that much funneling more money into the economy. Also by legalizing marijuana the prison population would be greatly reduced cutting the amount of tax payer’s money used to fund these prisons. By doing this more tax money could be used to help settle our national debt. Marijuana has already been made legal in many states for medical uses. These states have monitored farms where the marijuana is grown and distributed. These farms have created jobs in these states where marijuana is legal for medicinal purposes. Legalizing marijuana for the general public will have the same effect. Jobs will be created lowering the unemployment rate and boosting the economy by giving the people without a job a chance to get a job. By these people having jobs they will have money to funnel back into the economy. If demand is up for products in areas affected by this recession the companies will hire more people to boost production and meet the demands of their clientele. This is just another thing that the government has over looked in their reasoning as to why to keep marijuana illegal.
“Policymakers in the United States claim that marijuana use is hazardous, often leading to the use of more potent drugs, such as cocaine and heroin where this is just not true. As of 2000, eight states had passed laws allowing seriously ill patients to take marijuana as a prescription pain-control substance. However, people who grow, buy, or use the drug for such purposes can be arrested and prosecuted under federal law. Marijuana is the product of Cannabis sativa, a hemp plant, and it refers specifically to the plant’s leaves and flowers. Used for centuries as a painkiller, it has become popular as a recreational drug that produces a general feeling of well-being. Marijuana is known by a variety of alternative names—including marihuana, pot, weed, and grass. It is illegal in most countries, although some nations have lowered the penalties for owning or using small amounts of the drug. Movements have formed to legalize marijuana, at least for medical purposes, but critics of such efforts argue that the drug does more harm than good. Usually dried, crushed, and smoked in pipes or hand-rolled cigarettes, marijuana can also be consumed in food or drink. Users may experience both physical and psychological e

This is lacking the structure of a good paper. See the link. It needs an introduction and a conclusion. The 1937 Marihuana Tax Act did not criminalize marijuana in the USA. Be specific such as The US Senate or the US marijuana act. It is "The President" and he is not the one giving all these tax rebates. This is a weak argument and the US legislators (The Congress and Senate) pass laws that provide the Stimulus monies. Umm – this is incorrect "Marijuana is the product of Cannabis sativa, a hemp plant, and it refers specifically to the plant’s leaves and flowers". The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 legitimized the use of the term "marihuana" as a label for hemp and cannabis plants and products in the USA. Turn on your spell check and use a dictionary to check the words you use. Make a good out line. Good luck.

Do You Think Howard K Stern had a Hand in the Death of Anna Nicole and Son Daniels Death ?

January 15th, 2010 30 comments

Following very closely the court proceedings in Florida regarding who gets custody of the remains of Anna Nicole Smith has brought several issues to light. :

1.) Howard K.Stern essentially has/had no income of his own and that Anna Nicole Smith was supporting him.

2.) Howard was the one who obtained her prescription drugs for her-even though he knew that she was obtaining these under an assumed name at times.

3.) Howard Stern was the one who signed the contract for the burial plots in the Bahamas.

4.) Apparently according to the lawyer for anna’s mother, he had proof ( a fax record he had obtained) that Howard Stern recieved a copy of Anna’s will, five whole days before she even died !!

5.) it was mentioned in court that if Howard truly loved her-How could he allow her to continue this drug use ?

6.) As Anna was seemingly in a on again off again drug haze,How could she have the sound mind to write a will,let alone sign one and let alone choose a gravesite for herself

First of all, I do not think Anna and Howard k ever had a physical relationship. If you ever watched her reality show on E- she may have screwed everyone else—but not Howard. She would often get mad at him and tell him his problem was he needed to get some so he wouldnt be so bitchy.
But for some reason he was always there. She was his one and only client. He could have made major bucks being a lawyer, but instead chose to suck off of her and wait on the big settlement. He had his eye on more than just the fee he would receive.
Why the problem with Birkhead? Well what do you think would happen to Howard if they got serious? Do you think he would still sleep on the couch. Howard knew he had to do something to keep her out of a committed relationship that might lead to marriage. It was o.k for her to screw around , but when she got a serious relationship, this threatened his free ride.
The one common denominator in this is methodone. It was in the house, administered by howard- by his own admission and while she was pregnant. Anna did not drive. Others went on pharmacy trips for her , etc. Daniel was known not to do drugs and even be on his moms case a lot for drug use. He was a straight A student. Maybe he was on a rx antidepressant, but would not be on methadone. A witness told police that Howard flushed drugs down the toilet after Daniel died.
The same witness also testified that Anna told him Larry birkhead was the father, but she wanted to take him out of her life and the babys. She asked his advice on where she could move so he could not have any rights. The freind suggested the Bahamas ,because they legally consider the name on the birth cert. This is the only reason she went. She went expressly for this reason.
I think Howard had her so drugged up so he could call all the shots. The whole time she was pregnant, noone but Larry was ever even mentioned as the father until they broke up. He was there for everything.
Maybe a drug addict does need to make the choice for themselves, but someone sneaking in a duffle bag full of drugs while a pregnant woman is detoxing? What drug addict could fight and deal with that?
Another thing- HKS contradicted hisself several times on the stand. First- he said anna talked about death since her met her . he said she thought she would die young and was obsessed about death. He also said she thought she would did giving birth. She tried to kill herself just two weeks prior.YET- when asked why she didnt change the will since Dannielyn was born (after all he was her attorney) and provide for spouses, children , etc.-Howard stern said "Anna didnt think she would die- and I didnt think she was going to die."
What? This is her attorney who helps direct and prepare wills . He doesnt think a new will is a good idea for a suicidal drug addict that talked about dying all the time? WEIRD
If any of you visit TMZ.com , you will see that HKS has all but conceded Larry is the father— but he wants to negotiate and let Larry have his child, if he gets the other Bahamian house and yaught- and get this—- stays the legal trustee over Danielynn. A man that does not work wants control over this childs inheritance.Basically, he is saying Larry Birkhead could buy his own baby.
This is all definitly motive. Did anyone see the clown tape? Watch in on www.tmz.com Anna is high out of her mind and 8 mo pregnant, and howard is taping her in clown makup and telling her "this footage is gonna be worth a lot of money"
BTW, other than in court, HKS is obviously stoned out of his mind half the time.After Danny died he did the interview on larry king. He was like he is most of the time. Eyes bulging and red, constant slurred speach. Anna was not the only one doing methadone. The court needs to order a drug test for Howard Stern . Social services should step in.
This child was living in a household where methadone is just sitting in the fridge. But not groceries of any kind. Other than slim fast. This child has no chance in a home like this.
I dont think howard loved her. I think she was his cash cow. She needed someone though to help her get things that other assistants would probably not do. But she really thought as her friend, he could manipulate her into taking whatever her wanted. It really is a perfect idea. Daniel was the only heir– now he is gone . Now Dannielynn. Since anna is dead this is the only heir, and because of the Bahamian law which I am sure, Howard the lawyer researched, he could become instant daddy legally, and if Anna died- father of the only heir.
I think he talked a drugged and dazed anna into a ceremony. He probably scared her and said, look, if he is the father he could get custody and even the money. I am sure that is why they did a commitment ceremony to make it look legit. But Anna could have legally married him just as easily but didnt. She did not want to. She just wanted to stage this with howard thinking she was being smart protecting her assets from anyone claiming paternity. She trusted howard enough to not be worried with him having this title as father. She never thought he would hurt her.
If HKS did not kill her through homicide, he at least contributed to her death . And there is no doubt, he is all about the money. Her body wasnt even cold yet and he let ET fly with him and do this sickening interview with him holding the baby. He got HUGE bucks for this. He supposedly is her current lover, but is able to do interviews and make big $$ hours later?
I think that if the Bahamas will not enforce DNA testing, then Americans should boycott the Bahamas. This baby wont be a baby for long. She is growing up and Birkhead is missing things he will never get back. His child is in a drug den and noone will help him.