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Is the prohibition of marijuana a completely useless and actually counterproductive? In my opinion I believe that this is so. Marijuana has been and will always be one of the most commonly used recreational drugs. It is a drug that has been used since ancient history, some regard it as a plant that “God has gifted us” therefore, I highly doubt that any laws or government regulation is going to do much in prohibiting the use.

I have deduced that maybe the legal restrictions of the possession and use marijuana is part of the allure of the drug. What I mean is by nature humans are attracted to things that they cannot, or shouldn’t have. To clarify, during the prohibition era of the 1920’s, when alcohol was illegal, the general public went haywire for booze. Families made fortunes moonshining (the Kennedys) and the consumption of alcohol was at an all time high.

Actually prohibition has the reverse affect of its intended purpose. With such strict laws people find creative places to smoke, such as public parks, cars and public bathrooms. It promotes a stronger resentment towards the law and stronger social and racial rift against the general population and the law enforcers. For example, African Americans are only 12% of marijuana consumers, yet they compose 23% of possession arrests. The illegal aspect of it drives a huge market for drug cartels and gangs.

Now, I am not saying that the legalization of marijuana will put a complete halt on the consumption of marijuana, but it would make certain things much easier. People are going to smoke or consume marijuana regardless of what the law states. The problem with the strict regulation of the law is the time and the resources to reinforce it. Nationwide, over 20 million Americans are arrested for possession or use of marijuana. Imagine the amount of time and resources it takes to arrest and trial 20 million people? This is where our tax money is going. These people who are arrested for possession are placed in institution with others who have committed more drastic crimes.

The amount of money and effort we spend on catching these petty offenders can be better allocated for more important things. If the government were to dismantle the completely useless law, the international drug cartel’s business would take a big hit.

Ironically, the number of users internationally has dropped in certain countries due to their legalization, for example in Portugal, Luxemburg and some European countries.

The comparison of marijuana to other drugs such as cocaine and heroin is absurd. Marijuana is medically proven to be less harmful than alcohol, which is legal. In California some doctors are suggesting the legalization of marijuana for the purpose of researching the medical benefits. We already know that marijuana helps relieve the pain of multiple sclerosis and certain chronic pains without the harsh side effects of some drugs such as morphine. Another benefit is its use for anorexic patients to induce hunger. With the legalization, marijuana can be FDA regulated, therefore only the purest substance is available for consumption rather than the illegal ones which can be laced with harmful ingredients.

http://norml.org/aboutmarijuana/item/real-world-ramifications-of-cannabis-legalization-and-decriminalization-2

http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2011/10/marijuana_legalize_california_medical_association.php

Hi my name is sukjin lee but you can call me jim.

First of all here is the list of  ten songs that would describe me.

1. Imagine dragons – radioactive

2. Chris brown – beautiful people

3. Will.i.am – scream&shout

4. N/a – beauty and the beat

5. Will.i.am – that power

6. Skrillex – cinema

7. Ylvis – the fox

8. Avicii – wake me up

9. Miley cyrus – we cant stop

10. Gotye – somebody that i used to know

Many genres of music can describe me because i have various aspectives that people see. I love pop, rock especially the ones with hard beat. Also i love electronic music/house music maybe because i am a party animal?

Anyway, i am friendly and open to any kind of people althogh getting close at first is difficult due to my shyness, once i get really close the friendship never ends till death.

So i prefer people to talk to me first if they like to.

Hey, my name is Catherine Hsin, but most people call me Cat.To be honest, I’m not exactly sure what to post up here, so I put my Ipod on shuffle and here are the first 10 songs to play. I feel like my taste in music is pretty diverse and it reflects on my personality. I believe that the music we listen to really gives an accurate description of our true personalities. Since I don’t really have a favourite genre I don’t know how to define my personality, but I do know that I always try new music and things in life at least once. I might come off as cold or intimidating at first, but I’m actually pretty friendly, it just takes some patience to break through my walls.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Id7e-9WaxMc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTCyZvb2Uzw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ9hB107AHs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROVQwiFMTx4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1l4pDXbkic (wear headphones for this one, trust me)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4AXYcYJJ7w (Tyler the Creator, strong language and content warning)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taDziWqDo7o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfeC8XOrQgE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMD8hBsA-RI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANznirklths

My name is Kwong Yip, also known as Jacky. I am a very casual person. Some hobbies of mine are eat, sleep, play video games, workout, and maybe research things about strategies to win a game and nutrition. I was part of Francis Lewis HS’s JROTC (Junior Reserved Training Officer Corps) drill team. We went to Daytona, Florida to compete in a national high school drill event. Too bad we didn’t win. Right now I am undecided on my major. It will be either computer science or accounting. I will definitely minor in nutrition because I want to become a part time personal trainer.

As of now, I play World of Warcraft, Soldier Front 2, Guild Wars 2, and a little bit of StarCraft 2. Can’t wait for GTA 5 to come out for PC. I used to be a hardcore gamer. Since college, it is hard to find time for games. Now I am a casual player for all those games.

I work out 3-4 times a week. I used to be fat. Really fat. It was during my junior year in high school that I decided to workout. I feel like I have more energy physically (for sports and other physical activities). However, I still fall asleep in class because I don’t get enough sleep. If anyone needs advice on training, I am the guy to come to.

Eating and sleeping is probably the most important thing for anyone who takes working out seriously. If you don’t eat right or get enough sleep, your muscle growth will not be able to reach its max potential. By eating right, it doesn’t mean you can’t eat whatever you want. It just means that you can’t go over your calorie limit. By watching your calorie intake, you can achieve a body that you want. Of course it won’t be easy. Sleeping is just important because you are resting your body and repairing any damaged cells during the process. These knowledge came from the research I did online.

None of these photos belong to me. All credits belong to their original photography/creator.

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Image 1 – Throughout highschool I was apart of the football team at Bayside High School. I never really thought about football before 8th grade, being that it’s a rough sport and all. I’m glad I did though, I made amazing friends and I was actually pretty good at football at my position, quarterback. That picture is of my senior homecoming game.

Image 2 – Foooood! I love food! Simple as that! I was raised to have an open mind towards every type of food and to not be picky being that my mom always said “Some kids don’t have the opportunity to have the food you have.”

Image 3 – I love math. I don’t necessarily know whether it’s math itself or if it’s the challenging problems that constantly excite me. I find math easy to understand, as if it were a language that I spoke fluent in.

Image 4 -This is a picture of Downtown Manhattan from a Helicopter Tour around the city I took this past summer. I was always afraid of heights as a child for some reason, but after football, I gained the confidence to overcome my fears, and now I just love heights.

Image 5 – This is a picture of a game I play, League of Legends. Despite my looks, I actually am a very avid gamer. I love games because they let me continue to maintain friendships with friends who are at different states studying and whatnot. I also happen to be very good at the games I play, especially League. I hope in the following year to become a very famous streamer or player in the community.

Image 6 – This is a picture of condos in Bealeton, Virginia. I visit the town a few times every year now because that’s where my father resides. My parents are divorced, so I don’t really get to see my dad often, but every time I do, I have an amazing time, filled with amazing memories.

Image 7 – That’s a picture of me and my older brother when we were younger. Obviously I’m the shorter one in the picture. My main role model before college was my brother, Oscar. He definitely gave me a guideline of my morals, of what to do, and what not to do. I never really had that consistent fatherly figure, so whenever I accomplished something or needed help, he was the person I turned to, everytime.

Image 8 – Baruch College, the new chapter in my life. Even though I’m nervous of what’s to come, I’m excited to go on the many adventures along the way.

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Hi, my name is Henry and I am from Brooklyn, NY. Growing up in Brooklyn, attending high school and making friends there have shaped the person I am today. I have experienced the happy and sad moments of which my friends have a great impact on me. During my high school career, I joined the handball team and developed a close friendship with my teammates. Their exhilarating atmosphere and amusing personality brought us closer together. The lively nature of their behavior has influenced me to become an outgoing and fun person. I cherished the moments I spent with them because it was one greatest time I ever faced.

I’m an Apink (Korean idol group) fan for like 2 weeks now.  I found out that apink’s fan are called Pink Pandas (maybe hard core one) so call me a pink panda if you want or just Simon.Down there is most of their songs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L0O1VJjh_A&list=PLKvdiqSjcIutLC8RLczfOKLzhcn5pSy9d

My first picture is the Watch the Throne album, because it is one of my all time favorite albums. My second picture is the New York Knicks logo because I am a fan of the Knicks. My third picture is a picture of Kim Kardashian and a Ferrari 458 Italia because I like Kim Kardashian and I like Ferarri 458 Italia’s. My fourth picture is a picture of Daenerys Targaryen because Game of Thrones is my favorite TV show and she is my favorite character. My fifth picture is of wall street because that is where I aspire to work in a few years. My sixth picture is a picture of the Indian flag because that is where I am from. My seventh picture is a picture of New York City because that’s where I currently reside. My eighth picture is a picture of Riccardo Tisci and Kanye West because Riccardo is my favorite designer and Kanye is my favorite rapper. Yash Acharya

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Hi ! I’m Jeanne. I was born and raised in the Philippines. I am a shy person but sometimes a little loud to those person I am comfortable with like my sister. The third photo is me and my sister. Every time we hang out, we like to take pictures and do crazy stuffs. I was also the one who influenced her to watch Korean Dramas. Yes, I am a fan of Korean Dramas that’s why I put a photo of my favorite actors.
Some of the photos are my best memories in High School. During our Senior year, we had different activities like to dress up in a particular theme. I participated the “character day” and I was a Minnie Mouse. It was fun seeing my batch mates wearing different costumes. We took a lot of pictures and enjoyed the rest of the day.

Photo credit:https://www.facebook.com/HeirsKdrama

and I like the color black.