The documentary, “The Union: The Business Behind Getting High,” introduces the history of marijuana, clarifies misconceptions, and discusses the benefits of this drug. In the beginning of the video, it talks about the background of marijuana and how it came to be: from being used as agricultural uses like making fiber and paper to being a drug, there are many laws passed that explain what made marijuana illegal. This documentary interviews the opinions of everyday people, people who use medicinal marijuana, and experts like the Mayor of Vancouver and the Professor of Economics about their knowledge of marijuana and their opinions against prohibition. It also discusses misconceptions such as marijuana killing brain cells and raises awareness
The truth about marijuana is that it should be legalized, and this is the stance that the documentary, “The Union: The Business Behind Getting High” is taking. The film uses great examples of ethos, pathos, and logos in an effective and persuasive way. “The Union: The Business Behind Getting High” details the hypocrisy in keeping marijuana illegal while having tobacco, a far more dangerous drug, legal, the reasons behind marijuana being illegal flipping to the complete opposite of its origin as an illegal substance, how marijuana is one of the most versatile and healthy herbs on the planet and how it is inexpensive compared to its substitutes, and how so much money is being put into a war against marijuana, even though it is an unwinnable
“It’s a weird thing that you do when you make nature against the law,” said actor Joe Roegan (qtd. in Harvey). Marijuana is one of the most useful plants known to mankind but many negative aspects have come along with it since people have begun using it as a drug. Many say marijuana has killed thousands of people, it is a gateway drug, or anything else that may be negatively correlated with it, but The Union: The Business behind Getting High documentary dismisses many of these accusations and expounds on the reality of marijuana. The Union defends marijuana with high credibility and great statistics, analyzes the American government for its insufficient studies on marijuana, and describes the business of it.
In the latest’s marijuana documentary, Pot Barons of Colorado, The “Race for Aurora” is a race for licensure for sales of marijuana in the state of Colorado. Colorado being a state that recently legalized recreational use of marijuana has pot dispensary owners looking to cash in on the marijuana industry. In the documentary the city of Aurora announced they were issuing only twenty-four dispensary licenses; being the states third largest city in Colorado and up and coming, Aurora seemed to be the perfect place for these dispensary owners to set up shop. The race began as the owners rush against time and deadlines to meet specific requirements from the state. The documentary shows the ups and downs these owners endure to be apart of this booming business.
Kris Krane is the Director of Cannabis Development for KCSA Strategic Communications, a leading public relations and investor relations firm with a robust cannabis practice (Krane). The author of the article Cannabis Legalization is Key to Economic Recovery, much like Ending Alcohol Prohibition Helped Us Out of The Great Depression persuades his audience with logical and ethical explanations through his article why cannabis should be legalized for economic and job growth. As he uses rhetoric throughout his article to persuade his audience with evidence and good storyline. Using logical and ethical reasoning in his article, Krane shows the legalization of cannabis will offer more jobs and help the economy after the shutdown covid-19 caused
Sorting Through the Science on Marijuana, written by Itai Danovitch, touches on what marijuana is, the innocuous and detrimental effects it can have on a body, and how the legalization of this drug would affect the rates of marijuana use. Throughout the piece, Danovitch speaks from an unbiased point of view; he is neither for the legalization and use of this drug nor against it. Itai Danovitch not only establishes a dependable and impartial article, he also connects to the reader, both, emotionally and logically through statements validated by facts. Itai Danovitch, M.D. receives his credibility from his profession as a doctor. Not only does Danovitch state facts, he also, provides an adequate amount of information along with the citations
Kansas V Dank Kush Over the course of the last five years the U.S. state and federal courts have addressed a growing concern about the legalization of marijuana. The legalization of marijuana has been put into question several times causing numerous politicians to claim different sides to this issue. The 37th president of the United States (Richard M. Nixon) once said “Federal and state laws (should) be changed to no longer make it a crime to possess marijuana for private use.” At this point in time four states have legalized the sale and use of marijuana including Colorado, Alaska, Washington, and Oregon.
Fiona Montalvo GOVT 2305 14 September 2016 Professor Nicholas Creel Many American Citizens are abusing drugs on a daily basis, while others on a weekly or monthly basis. Many illegal drug businesses exist because of the federal government restricting marijuana with the Controlled Substances act(CSA). Abolishing the CSA will most likely create less drug abuse cases, cut down the number of illegal drug businesses, and create a healthier, legal form of economy. It will also benefit those with serious medical conditions that benefit from only medical marijuana after trying other forms of treatment. A Supreme Court case, Gonzalez vs. Raich, involves a consumer of medical marijuana who got it taken away from her.
Marijuana should be taken as a medical remedy and not a financial gain by the government. By having a hefty and easily obtainable amount of marijuana on the streets we allow our youth to gain access to this drug stimulating the “stepping stone” effect which inevitably leads to the use of harder drugs. Extreme marketing techniques from marijuana distributors will attract consumers by using tacky and attractive
Back in the early twentieth century, marijuana was mainly used for medical purposes in the US. Now, both it 's recreational and medical use is increasingly being consumed by the population and the tendency is to continue increasing. Much has been said about the use of marijuana as a solution to different health problems, and although not everything that is said is true, it cannot be ignored that marijuana can help in the treatment of some cases of adult patients. CNN’s chief medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, was opposed to the medicinal use of cannabis. Based on his knowledge as a neurologist, he was convinced that the drug was dangerous and had dismissed its supposed therapeutic benefits.
The Costs of Criminalization Over the last 18 years, 23 state governments have legalized marijuana, taxonomically known as cannabis sativa, for medicinal use. Voters in these states have declared that the federal government has scheduled marijuana inaccurately, in that cannabis has many medical uses. Medical professionals in these states prescribe marijuana as a treatment for ailments ranging from insomnia and muscle pain, to post traumatic stress and epilepsy. But recently, we have seen a shift in marijuana reformation movements throughout the country.
MEMORANDUM TO: MINISTER OF HEALTH, THE HONOURABLE JANE PHILPOTT FROM: PARLIAMENT SECRETARY, SANDRA CERVANTES SUBJECT: MEDICAL MARIJUANA REGULATION IN CANADA DATE: NOVEMBER 27, 2015 Statement of the Problem: Although the current Federal legislation in Canada permits the usage of medical cannabis to aid in the treatment of various illnesses and diseases, smoking it continues to be illegal . Furthermore, various medical studies have proven that the ingestion of medical marijuana is far more beneficial than any other form of consumption . Additionally, many medical cannabis patients happen to be children suffering from extreme epilepsy, seniors who are constantly struggling due to severe Alzheimer’s or those with severe arthritis and smoking
Today the demands are changing in different states. In States such as Colorado and Washington, marijuana has been legalized for recreational use. This move raised several questions as far as decriminalization of marijuana is concerned. Besides portraying the US in a bad light, legalization of marijuana for recreation increases the risk of developing mental problems, increases government expenditure on public health, jeopardizes the future of children, and is a gateway to other dangerous drugs. Increased health problems and public health expenditure-
In the past decade, a number of movements to legalize the use of marijuana has been gaining momentum. According to the 2016 Gallup survey, a record high 60% of Americans say that marijuana should be legalized and this figure marks a 9% increase compared to 2014. Support for legalizing marijuana was 31% in 2000, 50% in 2016 before reaching 60% last year. This shows that despite government efforts to eliminate its use, marijuana is becoming more popular. It is clear that
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