WP3 Proposal

Comp I

Proposed Controversial Topic:

Legalization of marijuana

What question might your essay answer?

Why Marijuana should be legalized?

Your Position:
I am against the legalization of marijuana because Opponents of legalized
recreational marijuana like to point to studies that show that marijuana smokers suffer
from everything from restricted blood flow to the brain, to memory loss, to the increased
likelihood of schizophrenia and depression.

Opposing views:
Medical marijuana (has been proven to treat a wide array of “untreatable” conditions
including:
• Crohn’s disease
• Epilepsy
• Multiple sclerosis
• Migraines
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Cancer
• Problems due to chemotherapy
• Chronic pain
• Anxiety
• Inflammation
• Psychosis
• Insomnia
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Seizures
• Nervous system degeneration
• High blood sugar
• Psoriasis
• Bone growth
• Bacterial growth
Potential Secondary Sources (author & title/website):
Author: Anthony Franciosi
Title: 12 pros and cons of marijuana legalization

Website: https://honestmarijuana.com/legalization-of-cannabis-pros-and-cons/

Overview (appx. 100 words):

Briefly summarize your paper's goals.
Marijuana is the most commonly abused illegal drug in the U.S. and around the
world. Those who support its legalization, for medical or for general use, fail to
recognize that the greatest costs of marijuana are not related to its prohibition;
they are the costs resulting from marijuana use itself.Marijuana is an addictive,
gateway drug. It significantly impairs bodily and mental functions, and its use is related
to increased violence. Marijuana’s effects on memory.
This highly increases chances of respiratory illnesses. Smoking marijuana may lead to an
addiction, thus further harming the user even more.