Friday, June 17, 2011

6/21 Drug Decriminalization

Drug Decriminalization
June 21st, 6:30pm, MU Student Center Traditions Lounge

There are a lot of articles here, so just read what you have time for. Try to balance the pro & con opinions to get both sides.

Commentary on the 40 year Anniversary of America's War on Drugs
Jimmy Carter
White House National Drug Control Policy
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition

Tax and Fiscal Issues
Obama: Legalizing Pot Won't Grow Economy
Social Cost vs. Government Spending
Pro/Con

Central American Crime
America's Third World
Guatemala's State of Siege
Myths about Mexico's Drug War

Health
UN Backs Decriminalization
Portugal
Harmful Health Effects

US Policy
US Congressman Backs Marijuana Legalization
Don't Legalize Drugs

1 comment:

  1. Addressing the issue of marijuana potency that was mentioned in some of the health articles: http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/drugs-alcohol/marijuana5.htm

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