Exam- Blog Post #2

After reviewing Jack’s wiki page, I have learned about the multiple aspects of the issue of legalizing marijuana. Those who oppose marijuana claim that it is an unhealthy drug, causing physical damage to abusers, that creates a “stepping-stone” for other harder drugs such as heroin and cocaine. Opposition also includes the possible increased automobile accidents. Advocates of the legalization of marijuana, Jack seems to be one of them, support the multiple benefits of medical marijuana and taxing the product to increase our countries revenue.

Ciara’s wiki page informed me of the controversial issue of the second amendment right. Some believe that this constitutional right, the right to bear arms, is outdated because it was originally created to defend our nation in colonial times against the British. However, many Americans believe that their constitutional right should not be violated. Others believe that gun restrictions are necessary to control gun violence.


Evan’s topic of independent study was the Iraqi War. After visiting his wiki page and his delicious account and watching his Animoto, I have learned of the various opinions about the war. Some people favor the war because of the need to control weapons of mass destruction, to maintain and protect the oil supply and to stop the war on terrorism. However, many oppose the war because of the increasing death toll and the hindering cost of the war on our economy.

Drinking Age Debate Presentation

lower the us drinking age

Trust

Gregory D. Lee thinks that if 18-year-olds can be trusted with credit, marriage and voting, then they are responsible enough to be entrusted with alcohol!




http://www.familysecuritymatters.org/publications/id.1957/pub_detail.asp

Too Young?

This photo was seen on a men blogging site with the caption, "Should we lower the legal drinking age?" Which raises the question, how young is too young?




http://ca.askmen.com/daily/blogs/politics/lower-the-legal-drinking-age.html

Final Project

For my final project, I plan to make an AMAZING Powerpoint.

Podcast2: "Drinking Age Debate"

This podcast discusses the current drinking laws with guests, John McCardell and Lauren D. Moody, on the Drinking Age Debate episode of WNYC program, The Brian Lehrer Show. John McCardell is the former president of Middlebury College and one of the 12o liberal arts colleges that has signed the Amethyst Initiative, a movement calling for the reconsideration of U.S. drinking age laws. Lauren Moody is the president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

McCardell is in favor of lowering the drinking age. He discusses the ineffectiveness of the current drinking law and the Amethyst Initiative's effort to reconsider the current drinking laws and lowering them to 18 years old.

Moody is in favor of keeping the current drinking age of 21. Moody states the precedenting need to create stronger reinforcment of current drinking laws. Moody says that alcohol is not a responsibilty/privelage issue but rather a "public health issue."