1. Medical Marijuana Dariel Peniazek

2. History As far back as 27000 years ago Government mandated crop in american colonies 1937 Marijuana tax act Controlled substances act of 1970

3. Marijuana Today 16 States 6 States Pending NORML Philadelphia’s SAM program

4. Opposing Viewpoints – PROS Industrialized Hemp 47.5% of all drug arrests Taxing legal marijuana Medical Benefits Safer than cigarettes and alcohol Keeps kids out of the system -CONS -Create another abusable substance -Driving under the influence -More accessible to younger people -Gateway drug

5. Barack Oganja Evades questions concerning marijuana Legalization is not the way to jumpstart economy Democrats show loose support

6. The Republicans Against Legalization, some pro decriminalization.

7. Mitt Romney Says “NO” to legalization Minority group attempting to rise up Synthetic drugs are fine

8. Rick Perry If you need it medically, you should have it. It is the state’s decision.

9. Michelle Bachmann Has not made a direct statement concerning marijuana Sexual orientation correction Government power over social issues.

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