The decline of values among youth have led to an increase in crime and violence, sexual activity, and drug abuse. ... Kids carries guns around because they believe that it commands respect from their peers and that no one would try to mess with them. ... Teenagers commit crimes for reasons ranging from needing money for drugs to needing money to buy a new pair of shoes. ... The streets can be filled with drugs and pushers trying to sell their poison to others. ...

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Both cases involved in some way the banning of a mind altering drug or drugs. ... They believe that its the users natural born right to use whatever they want and do whatever they want to their own bodies. ... Illegal drug use has skyrocketed in the past decade. This so called "War on Drugs" has done nothing to lessen illegal drug use in the US. ... I'm not saying that all drugs should be made legal, just the so called "Soft Drugs" like Cannabis and Phsycadelics. ...

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The only reason I believe America won't legalize marijuana is because they can't figure out a way to tax it. ... This drug has never been proven to be addictive in any way. Alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine are what I believe to be the worst drugs in the world because they are some of the most addictive drugs in the world (even more so than cocaine, and met amphetamines) and the most acceptable drugs used in the world. ... In conclusion I believe that marijuana should be legalized and distributed by the government for medicinal as well as recreational use. ... With the help of scientis...

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The history behind what is known as racial profiling started back in the mid to early 1980's as a tool to fight drug trafficking. ... Bob Vogel began accumulating tremendous arrest statistics and earned the attention of the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). ... Many believe that the racial profiling issue is an attempt by the criminal defense attorneys to get drug dealer clients back on the street. ... "African-Americans are 13% of drug users, 37% of arrests, 55% of the convicted and 77% of those sentenced for drug related crimes". ... The statistics overwhelmingly support tough l...

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Many believe that drug use should be legalized, but I completely disagree. ... More people would engage in drug use, resulting in more abusers, more of the public "high", and in the end more deaths would occur from the use of drugs. ... Even though drugs are still widely available and used, the "War on Drugs" has kept many Americans away from drug use. Many drug users commit crimes while under the influence of drugs, trying to get drugs, or to get money to buy drugs. ... Last semester I took drugs and crime with Dr. ...

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I believe there are three reasons why we should legalize prostitution. First, I believe that the crime rate will be reduced if prostitution is legalized. Many people believe prostitution causes crime. ... People believe that drugs and prostitution are connected. ... The drug kings or drug lords use prostitution as a way to hind and smuggle the drugs from place to place. ...

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I believe now days it has become uncomfortable about articulating values or teaching more clearly values that should be learned at home because parents haven't the time for their children anymore. ... Another thing I blame is television, no America showers and crowns rappers, drug dealers, and children now get the wrong idea of the concept of things. Children think it is cool for them to sell drugs, use profanity, do drugs, and disrespect the authority. ... All in all, I believe if the parents teach values from day one, I believe the child could go out into the community and be more respe...

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Department of Justice believes that alcohol and drugs play a major role in the lives of teenagers in our day of age. ... Nearly half of juvenile offenders in long-term institutions admit being high on drugs or alcohol at the time of their offense: 56% of drug dealers, 51% of robbers, 43% of murderers and 34% of rapists. Beyond this, more than 80% of youth criminals have used illegal drugs, and the percentage of arrested or detained juveniles who tested positive for drugs increased by a third from 1997 to 1998. ... By keeping juvenile drug dealers in custody, it's result would be less drug...

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While the so-called "war on drugs" is in full stride, it still has had problems accomplishing its main goals. ... "In 1987, 10 billion dollars were spent alone just on enforcing drug laws- (Long, 114.) ... "The drug enforcement authorities might reduce their budget requests, or, more likely, focus more intensely on hard drugs and violent crimes- (Baker 23). ... It is clear that marijuana has many uses and is not just a "get high drug" or even necessarily a drug at all, but rather, a cash crop. There are some skeptics who believe that legalization will result in a higher percentage of recre...

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In reality, it is extremely common and is the recreational drug of choice for millions of mainstream Americans. In fact, it is the third most popular drug in America, exceeded only by alcohol and tobacco. ... Approximately 44 percent of all drug arrests in this country are marijuana arrests. ... Former president Jimmy Carter said, "Penalties against drug use should not be more damaging to an individual than the use of the drug itself. ... I also believe that there should be laws against using it in public, restricting it to use only in the privacy of one's home. ...

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Prescription drug use by these students is becoming part of their daily routine. ... Rather than being so hasty to medicate people, I believe that there needs to be a higher emphasis on behavior modification. ... I believe that changing what society defines as "normal behavior" can alleviate this problem. ... This concept is allowing prescription drug use by people who do not need it. People's dependence on drugs is becoming an acceptable behavior. ...

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Alcohol is a legal drug for people over the age of twenty-one. ... Although this drug is illegal for teenage use a large percentage of teens use alcohol. ... Many teens also believe cold showers and coffee can sober up a person that is drunk Teens may drink for many different reasons. ...

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In a recent study they found 75% of white Americans believe that there is no issue with the criminal justice system and that racism is not a problem in the world we live in today. ... The media spreads the idea that the people of color use and abuse drugs more than white people. In a study done by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration indicates that white people and black people use drugs at a similar rate, yet black people are more likely to get pulled over because of suspicion of having drugs. ...

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At the end of the walk the reverend says " Everyone is going to be burned to crispy cookies" I believe that this means that there are pockets of hell in our cities, and although an entire sector of America is condemned to burn in them, we insist on looking the other way and eventually it is all going to come back at us. All throughout this story, it tells all the problems that go around, including violence, diseases, drugs and other things. ... If all the poverty is in a few particular areas with violence, gangs drugs and diseases going around, and children keep growing up in those particular...

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I believe that this country's main problem is that it's run by a majority of white males, and of these men, not many younger than their forties. ... Policies on things such as drugs are very harsh on today's children, but the real question is, is who is the punishment benefiting? Are drug policies strict because drugs are an un-taxable product to the government, or do they really care what we do on our weekends? ...

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Americans believe that bigger is better and that's why fast food industries used to sell supersize meals', till restaurants decided to discontinued them for their personal interest. ... Some Americans are addicted to alcohol, some to drugs, and some to foods filled with chemicals, People addicted to food are the same as people addicted to drugs. ... And as we know sugar can cause the same effects on the mind as cocaine and other drugs. ...

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been prescribed with medications previously hailed as miracle drugs. ... People tend to believe that children with ADD cannot pay attention. ... When a child loses interest, some drugs act so that the child now finds boring subjects interesting. ... (CHADD, 1996) There is a debate, however, that these drugs are being prescribed at an alarming rate to an increasing percentage of the population. ... If you believe you are ADD, consult an expert psychiatrist and see about getting evaluated. ...

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The diagnostic criteria includes: failing to give close attention to details or making careless mistakes, difficulty sustaining attention, appearing not to listen when spoken to directly, not following through on instructions, failing to complete tasks, organizational difficulties, avoiding tasks that require sustained mental effort, being easily distracted, forgetfulness, fidgeting, feelings of restlessness, difficulty engaging in leisure activities quietly feeling as if "driven by a motor" talking excessively blurting out answers before questions have been completed impatience - or di...

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Many people believe the values of America previously, are not the same as they are today. They believe that this is a changing world and new influences intern create new values and principles. ... That is, unless you believe adultery, lying, and insincerity are good morals to adopt. ... Drug use and premarital sex blossomed, and continued to gain greater acceptance. ... Arkansas Gov., Mike Huckabee believes, "We've got crime problems, pregnancy problems, drug addiction problems every one of these things are essentially moral or character problems. ...

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The message is, censor obscene music and censor "pro-drug lyrics". These censors announced their plan to pressure major record companies to discontinue production of what they called "obscene" music and music which contains " blatantly pro-drug lyrics. ... There will always be someone or some group to stand against what you believe. ...

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Popular culture The United Stated of America stands and believes in the freedom of expression of all individuals that inhabit it. ... The reason I feel this way is because the artist might promote the use of drugs, violence, sex, and hatred to other ethnicities in their lyrics, but it all comes down to how the individual thinks, acts and basically how capable he or she is in distinguishing right from wrong. ... Movies can sometimes be censured equally as lyrics from songs because they promote ideas of violence, sex and drugs among other things. ...

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I believe guns should be banned from the United States. ... This is especially the case when minors, drugs addicts, and people with mental deficiencies get hold of a gun. Most people in America believe that gun purchases should be checked carefully and these buyers must require stronger identity checks of potential gun buyers, such as having two forms of identification, including one proving his or her residency. ... I believe that there should be strong penalties for people who ate caught with guns illegally and stronger punishments for those who threaten violence with guns. ...

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Many people believe that racism gives whites the faith they need in the war for freedom from other races, and gives us a sense of "pride and destiny". ... As CounterPunch states, "In 1995, researchers conducted a study in which they asked patients to picture a drug user. While 95% pictured a black drug user, the reality is that only 15% of America's drug users are actually black....

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Many TV characters use violence in order to solve problems which could lead a child to believe that this type of problem-solving is accepted in society. ... Seeing their favorite actors or actresses condoning the use of drugs could cause children and teens to become curious and want to try these drugs for themselves. ... Commercials and advertisements also promote drug and alcohol use by using clever ideas and creativity to appeal to the younger audience which can result in an increase of users. ...

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He should have to help out at a hospital where babies are born addicted to alcohol or illegal, explicit drugs. ... If these three penalties are strictly enforced, I believe it will reduce the number of deaths caused by teen drunk driving. ...

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