These people are incarcerated for choosing to do something to themselves that the government didn't deem appropriate. ... The federal government has a strict "no drugs" policy in force. Drug crimes can be prosecuted under federal law and offenders can be put into federal prison. ... It is insanity for the government to continue prosecuting and destroying the lives of it's citizens in complete non-recognition of this. ... The government is fighting a losing war that it can no longer afford. ...

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If the goal of the government is to stop Americans from smoking by banning marijuana, it will turn out just as pointless as keeping America "dry." ... According to the information above, the two drugs that the government lets its people use are more damaging to the human body and society itself. ... Over the period of time from Prohibition to today, no research was done by the government to see if the drug was as harmful as thought. ... In 1994, the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) spent 1.3 billion dollars trying to keep marijuana off the streets, which has already cost the taxpayers o...

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The federal budget would also benefit in two ways. Federal revenues would increase, because the drugs would be taxed at the point of sale. ... The most important gain would be for the government. ... Drugs would then be sold in government stores, much like alcohol is in some sates (Bender 19). ... The government and the nation would benefit from legalization through economical gains. ...

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I hope that readers of this paper will open their eyes and become more aware of how the United States government is dealing with the "drug issue." ... Despite all efforts made by the government the usage of drugs has continued to increase. ... In 2001 the federal government spent $929 million on anti drug ads and what are the results? ... This year alone, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the federal government is estimated to spend 19.2 billion dollars on the war on drugs. ... The US government should stop the ridiculous war on drugs that is actually doing more harm ...

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According to the Federal Health and Human Services Department, two-thirds of all terminally ill cancer patients did not receive adequate pain medication. ... Our war on drugs has undermined the stability of foreign governments. ... How can we use the machinery of government to suppress a person's choice to take drugs or alcohol? ...

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The American government has hidden the reality about marijuana and it is time for this to stop. ... It would be taxed just as alcohol, which would create more revenue for the government. ... One problem that could be addressed is how the government would make money if people could get their hands on seeds. ... The government could put a limit on how much a household could grow. ... Anslinger, the commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, was in charge of the outlawing of marijuana. ...

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However, the doctors who prescribe it risk having the national government revoke their license. ... Judge Whitman Knapp said that: "After twenty years on the bench, I have concluded that federal drug laws are a disaster. It is time to get the government out of drug enforcement." ... The government shouldn't tell individuals what to do as long as they don't harm others. ... In the U.S., all levels of government participate in the "War on Drugs". ...

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 Imagine a drug that is less addictive than nicotine, safer to use than alcohol, and can even help in relieving the pain in cancer, glaucoma, and AIDS patients. Now, imagine that same drug being banned from the United States. Yes, this drug is marijuana, Mary Jane, reefer, pot, green, an...

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In a free society the government's duty is to protect individuals from others who might harm them. In 1980, there were almost twice as may violent offenders in federal prisons as drug offenders (Schlosser 91).5 Today there are far more people in federal prison for marijuana crimes than for violent crimes. ... Under civil forfeiture statues passed by Congress in the 1980's, the federal government now has the right to seize real estate, vehicles, cash securities, jewelry and other property connected to a marijuana offense. ... When property is seized, its legal title passes insta...

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Forty percent of the people in federal prison are drug law violators" (Long 114). ... The legalization of marijuana would benefit the federal budget in two ways, the federal revenues would increase, because marijuana cigarettes would be taxed at the point of sale. ... The most important gain would be in the quality of government. ... It would set more achievable goals for law enforcement, and this would lend strength and credibility to the government. ...

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Forty percent of the people in federal prison are drug law violators" (Long 114). ... The legalization of marijuana would benefit the federal budget in two ways, the federal revenues would increase, because marijuana cigarettes would be taxed at the point of sale. ... The most important gain would be in the quality of government. ... It would set more achievable goals for law enforcement, and this would lend strength and credibility to the government. ...

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Some feel that this media frenzy was caused, in large part, by the government of the United States of America. ... To the springing forth of the federal government to stop the trafficking of illegal drugs. These efforts by the government were followed by the education of America about the dangers of drugs. ... In essence the government wanted to change the public's attitude toward drugs. ... This led to efforts in 1972 by the federal government to stop the drug trade. ...

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However federal law supercedes state law and prevents marijuana possession in those states (18). People in individual states are seeing the need for medical marijuana but the medical use of this is being restricted because of federal government intervention. ... Removing the prohibition the government could allow controlled distribution at low prices would make lower the price of drugs. ... If marijuana is legalized the government can circulate it and even put a tax on it. The money would in turn go into the United States Government hands instead of the terrorists. ...

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There have been federally funded researchers who have been studying high school students" drug use since the mid 70's. ... Even during the "drug war" of the 80's their were still just as many marijuana users, and marijuana was just as easy to obtain according to the federally funded Monitoring the Future Survey, a consistent number of 85% of out nations high school seniors stated that pot was very easy to obtain. ... Our government consistently spends about 10% of its drug control budget on prevention and education, while 50%-80% is spent on domestic law enforcement. 1) The money ...

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The drinking age has a major impact on the 18-21 year-old crowd because many feel drinking is a right they should have since they are considered adults, " Many Americans feel it is unfair that you can go to war for your country, but you cant have a beer", an issue that faces the national and state governments. ... Resistance from other states, and concern that minors would travel across state lines to purchase and consume alcohol, prompted the federal government in 1984 to enact the Uniform Drinking Age Act, which reduced federal transportation funding to those states that did not raise the m...

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The second important reason that marijuana should be legal is that it would save the government a lot of money. In the united states, all levels of government (Federal, state and local authorities) participate in the "war on drugs". ... In addition if marijuana were legal the government would be able to place taxes on it and use that money to pay for effective drug education programs and other important causes. ...

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According to the DEA, the national government spends around $30 billion dollars annually. ... Imprisoning 458,000 people costs our government $9 billion annually. 2. $10 billion a year in prosecutions 3. $10 billion a year in local and federal law enforcement 4. $19 billion for 2002 for anti-drug budget ( High Times Magazine ) Transition: With so many people in our country using marijuana and the government still spending billions a year trying to stop it you would think they would get the point that it is impossible to prevent and that they should realize that thousands are taking it to h...

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"Most government research on marijuana is based on the "Pathology theory", or trying to find diseases caused by marijuana." ... The government admits that it is harmless, and there is little evidence it is addictive. ... However, "the Supreme Court rules there is no exception in Federal law for people to us it." ... The government is providing people with lies about marijuana, and the effects it has. ... Since marijuana is so beneficial to the medical industry, why can the government just take a chance? ...

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Since he was the new head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (known today as the Drug Enforcement Agency) and a good friend of William Randolph, he decided to put an end to the publics fear and make his friend look like a good reporter (Brief 2). ... There are an estimated 15,668 people presently incarcerated in federal prisons for marijuana offenses, comprising about 12.7% of the total federal prison population. ... Similar to how alcohol prohibition was, a large population of people are being forced to be criminals because the government does not agree with their actions. ...

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The federal government cannot take action against California doctors who recommend marijuana to their patients. ... The government seems to be always looking for new ways to tax people. Instead of spending all the money they spend on arresting people in possession of marijuana, the Government should put it on a shelf at the store and tax it like any other merchandise. ... The legalization of cannabis would allow the United States to reduce government spending on enforcing drug laws and would allow the United States to enjoy new tax revenue from legal drug production and sales. ...

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I will also take a look at our local and national government officials and their views and actions regarding the issue. ... Many of our past and present government leaders have given the go-ahead to many different policies, programs, and funding which help to provide awareness for our youth. ... State and local governments also contribute money, which in part goes to pay for police and prisons. ... Governor Bush also created Operation Riverwalk, a two-year operation that includes 26 federal, state, and local agencies to stop drug trafficking on the Miami River. ... Through tough laws, public a...

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In 1971, President Nixon declared war on drugs and increased the presence of federal drug agencies. He also pushed measures of mandatory sentencing and no-knock warrants. When Ronald Reagan became president, it was the start of a long term of intensified rates of incarceration. The number of people ...

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A Prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded." (36123) His opinions were the same as some Americans feel today over the prohibition of drugs. ... The federal government cannot take action against California doctors who recommend marijuana to their patients. ... His strategies would consist of the government exercising strong regulatory powers over all large-scale production and sale of marijuana and to make marijuana available only to competent adults, just the same as alcohol and tobacco. This legalization strategy would allow the United State...

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He plans new tax-sheltered retirement savings account with government matching funds for up to $100,000. ... Gore plans to turn fields of dirt and weeds into parks with federal inve! ... Government Spending -Gore plans to put more money into drug control by more enforcement and more TV advertisements. ...

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"Federal Authorities arrested Ed Rosenthal last year for growing marijuana to be sold for medicinal uses under the auspices of the City of Oakland's medicinal marijuana ordinance. ... In San Francisco, June 4th -Ed Rosenthal, a convicted marijuana grower was sentenced to one day in prison and fined $1,000 by a federal judge, the most lenient sentence allowed under law" (Murphy A1). ... Once legalization is implemented the government can more carefully monitor all those involved, thus making them more readily accountable and in turn making them more of a law-abiding citizen. ...

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