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- 2851: The Rodney King Case
- ... damage.” (1259) Seth Mydans writes, “with its kicks and its 56 baton swings, this immediately becomes one of the most visible uses of force by police in this country’s history” (A1). Karen Garner believes that if not for the videotaping of this “incident” it might never have been made public. Garner also points out that this tape, which was seen ... never happen again. Works Cited Cannon, Lou. “More Than Met the Eye on Videotape.” Washington post.com. 1-11. 26 July 1999. Eastman, Jennifer. “Los Angeles Riots.” Great Events From History. rev. ed. Ed. Frank N. Magill. Pasadena: Salem P, 1997. 1259-60. Evans, Colin. “Los Angeles Police Officers’ Trials: 1992 & 1993.” Great American Trials. Ed. Edward W. Knappman. Detroit: New ...
- 2852: Case for Legalizing Marijuana What
- ... Legalizing Marijuana Use The United States stands apart from many nations in its deep respect for the individual. The strong belief in personal freedom appears early in the nation's history. The Declaration of Independence speaks of every citizen's right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." The Constitution and Bill of Rights go further, making specific guarantees. They ... lend strength and credibility to the government. Alcohol vs. Marijuana 1: Over 100 thousand deaths annually are directly linked to acute alcohol poisoning. 2: In 4,000 years of recorded history, no one has ever died from a pot overdose. 3: Alcohol causes Server physical and psychology dependence. 4: Alcohol is reported to cause temporary and permanent damage to all major ...
- 2853: “Smoke” The Prohibition!
- ... society alike. All this while trying to battle an enemy who is not as dangerous as it is currently believed by most of the American public. The unpleasantness of the history of Drug Prohibition also show us how the public has been mislead through Prohibition. Many of these disagreeable acts were not circumstances of Drug Prohibition, rather goals of it, whether ... Capone which turned Chicago into a city troubled with crime. The same cries for protection of rights were being heard as the FBI was seen as invading our rights. Our history demonstrates the evils of prohibition. One should wonder why we would be willing to fight the righteous fight again when it is neither righteous nor possible. Also, public opinion is ...
- 2854: The Mafia and Street Gangs
- The Mafia and Street Gangs Throughout history, crime has existed in many different forms and has been committed by not only individuals, but by groups as well. Crime is something that knows no boundaries; it exists in ... a gang may have been established by flying fists. Now it is settled by flying lead. (Los Angeles Gangs) The Italian Mafia has one of the most recognizable reputations in history. For example, if you had Mafia connections in the 1930s, no matter how weak you were, no one messed with you. The Mafia, who had no respect for anyone’s ...
- 2855: Prohibition
- ... take place. Even New York, a city prohibitionist considered a modern-day Gomorrah, was relatively sedate during the last hours of legal liquor on January 16, 1920.() This day in history began a period of sin and lawlessness known as prohibition. But this period in history just did not start during the early 1900’s; many events led to this very important decision to outlaw alcohol by the government. In the 1600’s and 1700’s ...
- 2856: Marijuana
- ... reference that was made in Hindu scriptures, refereed to the “source of happiness” and the “laughter-provoker” which historians believe to be marijuana (U.S. 9). Marijuana has a long history in India and middle eastern countries where it is said to have been used for thousands of years in medicines to relieve pain, tension, and various physical ailments. From India ... of the world. It was first introduced to Europe in the 1850’s, but its use there was very rare until the last few years. Marijuana has a fairly long history of use in Mexico and Latin America. It was first introduced into the United States around 1910 by Mexican laborers. During the Vietnam War many drugs were easily available to ...
- 2857: Legalizing Idustrial Hemp
- ... Craig). The re-emerging world hemp industry is growing steadily, and farmers are excited and enthusiastic about the potential of hemp crops. Hemp has been valued throughout this country's history as an important raw material. Until the late 1800s, almost all of our cloth was made from hemp, and virtually all of our paper was made from hemp rags (Herer ... materials, shampoos, shoes, technical fiber paper, toys, umbrellas, upholstery, varnishes, vests, wedding gowns, weed suppression, x-ray film, xylophones, yardsticks, yarns, zippers, zithers (Roulac). Hemp rope has been valued throughout history for its superior strength and resistance to deterioration in salt or fresh water. The Chinese have been using hemp for ropes and fish nets since 4500 B.C., over 5000 ...
- 2858: Marijuana: The Drug That Could Help Stop the Pain
- ... and patients may not receive the correct dosage. The other down fall of taking the drug through oral preparation is that it's effects last up to 3 hours longer. History It has been recorded that the Chinese medically used marijuana early as 200B.C. as an anesthetic when mixed with wine. In 2000B.C. it was used as a sedative ... spacisticity. Methods of Intake - Smoking: dried leaves wrapped in paper twisted at the ends - Drinking: leaves made in tea - Eating: baked in food -Oral pill: THC concentrated into a pill History -Chinese medical use in 200B.C. as an anesthetic -2000B.C. as a sedative -2700B.C. indicated uses for female weakness, gout, rheumatism, malaria, beriberi, constipation and absentmindedness.(1) Research ...
- 2859: Make US Citizenship More Difficult
- ... five years, and must demonstrate an understanding of the English language. Along with that, immigrants must also have been a person of good moral character and must have understanding the history, principles and form of government of the U.S to become citizens. For any person to do all this and learn all the history of the U.S. and the English language is indeed an extraordinary accomplishment. How can the government make the requirements more difficult and still fair? The United States has been ...
- 2860: Drug Prohibition
- ... society alike. All this while trying to battle an enemy who is not as dangerous as it is currently believed by most of the American public. The unpleasantries of the history of Drug Prohibition also show us how the public has been mislead through Prohibition. Many of these disagreeable acts were not circumstances of Drug Prohibition, rather goals of it, whether ... Capone which turned Chicago into a city troubled with crime. The same cries for protection of rights were being heard as the FBI was seen as invading our rights. Our history demonstrates the evils of prohibition. One should wonder why we would be willing to fight the righteous fight again when it is neither righteous nor possible. Also, public opinion is ...
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