Open Question: Help proofreading and give suggestions for this paper?

Marijuana has been illegal since 1937, went the Senate passed the marijuana tax act. Since then many states have made marijuana legal for medicinal purposes. Marijuana, if legalized, could be very beneficial for our country. In the following paragraphs I will expose the benefits for legalizing marijuana. Even though marijuana is illegal, it should be made legal to help the economy and create new jobs. Driven by the war on drugs, the United States prison population is six times higher than most western European countries. “The United States is second only to Russia in its incarnation rate per 100,000 people. In 2000 more than 734,000 people were arrested in this country for marijuana related offenses” (legalizationofmarijuana.com). The war on drugs places a high priority on arresting people for the use of marijuana. “Since 1990 nearly 5.9 million people have been arrested on marijuana related charges in the United States. This is a greater number than the populations of Alaska, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming combined. In 2000, state and local law enforcement arrested 734,498 people for marijuana violations. This is an increase of 800 percent since 1980, and is the highest ever recorded by the FBI “(legalizationofmarijuana.com). The number of marijuana related arrests greatly exceeds the number of arrests for violent crimes. Marijuana is far less dangerous than any other drug there is. There are fewer deaths each year from marijuana than alcohol, or even prescription drugs. Last year the North Metro Task Force in Colorado seizes nearly 900 pounds of marijuana in the two counties it patrols (nmtf.us/statistics/statistics.htm). In the state of Georgia approximately 2,462 pounds of marijuana and $2,700,000 in cash have been seized in 2009(justice.gov/dea/pubs/states/newsrel/2009/atlanta102309a.html). As hard as I have tried I cannot find a total amount of marijuana seized or its value to give an accurate total of how much money could be put back into the economy by legalizing marijuana. You can imagine though just how much it really is from the amount seized in just one state and two counties from another state and the total amount of money being well over two million dollars just how much it will help the economy to legalize marijuana. The president is giving all these tax rebates to stimulate the economy, when legalizing marijuana will put more money into the economy than most people realize. The United States government taxes cigarettes at a rate of $1.0066 per pack (usatoday.com/money/perfi/taxes/2009-03-31-cigarettetax_N.htm), the taxes imposed on marijuana could be at least that much funneling more money into the economy. Also by legalizing marijuana the prison population would be greatly reduced cutting the amount of tax payer’s money used to fund these prisons. By doing this more tax money could be used to help settle our national debt. Marijuana has already been made legal in many states for medical uses. These states have monitored farms where the marijuana is grown and distributed. These farms have created jobs in these states where marijuana is legal for medicinal purposes. Legalizing marijuana for the general public will have the same effect. Jobs will be created lowering the unemployment rate and boosting the economy by giving the people without a job a chance to get a job. By these people having jobs they will have money to funnel back into the economy. If demand is up for products in areas affected by this recession the companies will hire more people to boost production and meet the demands of their clientele. This is just another thing that the government has over looked in their reasoning as to why to keep marijuana illegal. “Policymakers in the United States claim that marijuana use is hazardous, often leading to the use of more potent drugs, such as cocaine and heroin where this is just not true. As of 2000, eight states had passed laws allowing seriously ill patients to take marijuana as a prescription pain-control substance. However, people who grow, buy, or use the drug for such purposes can be arrested and prosecuted under federal law. Marijuana is the product of Cannabis sativa, a hemp plant, and it refers specifically to the plant's leaves and flowers. Used for centuries as a painkiller, it has become popular as a recreational drug that produces a general feeling of well-being. Marijuana is known by a variety of alternative names---including marihuana, pot, weed, and grass. It is illegal in most countries, although some nations have lowered the penalties for owning or using small amounts of the drug. Movements have formed to legalize marijuana, at least for medical purposes, but critics of such efforts argue that the drug does more harm than good. Usually dried, crushed, and smoked in pipes or hand-rolled cigarettes, marijuana can also be consumed in food or drink. Users may experience both physical and psychological e more

Open Question: what is the main point of this essay? and greatest strength of the essay?

Marijuana has been illegal since 1937, went the Senate passed the marijuana tax act. Since then many states have made marijuana legal for medicinal purposes. Marijuana, if legalized, could be very beneficial for our country. In the following paragraphs I will expose the benefits for legalizing marijuana. Even though marijuana is illegal, it should be made legal to help the economy and create new jobs. Driven by the war on drugs, the United States prison population is six times higher than most western European countries. “The United States is second only to Russia in its incarnation rate per 100,000 people. In 2000 more than 734,000 people were arrested in this country for marijuana related offenses” (legalizationofmarijuana.com). The war on drugs places a high priority on arresting people for the use of marijuana. “Since 1990 nearly 5.9 million people have been arrested on marijuana related charges in the United States. This is a greater number than the populations of Alaska, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming combined. In 2000, state and local law enforcement arrested 734,498 people for marijuana violations. This is an increase of 800 percent since 1980, and is the highest ever recorded by the FBI “(legalizationofmarijuana.com). The number of marijuana related arrests greatly exceeds the number of arrests for violent crimes. Marijuana is far less dangerous than any other drug there is. There are fewer deaths each year from marijuana than alcohol, or even prescription drugs. Last year the North Metro Task Force in Colorado seizes nearly 900 pounds of marijuana in the two counties it patrols (nmtf.us/statistics/statistics.htm). In the state of Georgia approximately 2,462 pounds of marijuana and $2,700,000 in cash have been seized in 2009(justice.gov/dea/pubs/states/newsrel/2009/atlanta102309a.html). As hard as I have tried I cannot find a total amount of marijuana seized or its value to give an accurate total of how much money could be put back into the economy by legalizing marijuana. You can imagine though just how much it really is from the amount seized in just one state and two counties from another state and the total amount of money being well over two million dollars just how much it will help the economy to legalize marijuana. The president is giving all these tax rebates to stimulate the economy, when legalizing marijuana will put more money into the economy than most people realize. The United States government taxes cigarettes at a rate of $1.0066 per pack (usatoday.com/money/perfi/taxes/2009-03-31-cigarettetax_N.htm), the taxes imposed on marijuana could be at least that much funneling more money into the economy. Also by legalizing marijuana the prison population would be greatly reduced cutting the amount of tax payer’s money used to fund these prisons. By doing this more tax money could be used to help settle our national debt. Marijuana has already been made legal in many states for medical uses. These states have monitored farms where the marijuana is grown and distributed. These farms have created jobs in these states where marijuana is legal for medicinal purposes. Legalizing marijuana for the general public will have the same effect. Jobs will be created lowering the unemployment rate and boosting the economy by giving the people without a job a chance to get a job. By these people having jobs they will have money to funnel back into the economy. If demand is up for products in areas affected by this recession the companies will hire more people to boost production and meet the demands of their clientele. This is just another thing that the government has over looked in their reasoning as to why to keep marijuana illegal. “Policymakers in the United States claim that marijuana use is hazardous, often leading to the use of more potent drugs, such as cocaine and heroin where this is just not true. As of 2000, eight states had passed laws allowing seriously ill patients to take marijuana as a prescription pain-control substance. However, people who grow, buy, or use the drug for such purposes can be arrested and prosecuted under federal law. Marijuana is the product of Cannabis sativa, a hemp plant, and it refers specifically to the plant's leaves and flowers. Used for centuries as a painkiller, it has become popular as a recreational drug that produces a general feeling of well-being. Marijuana is known by a variety of alternative names---including marihuana, pot, weed, and grass. It is illegal in most countries, although some nations have lowered the penalties for owning or using small amounts of the drug. Movements have formed to legalize marijuana, at least for medical purposes, but critics of such efforts argue that the drug does more harm than good. Usually dried, crushed, and smoked in pipes or hand-rolled cigarettes, marijuana can also be consumed in food or drink. Users may experience both physical and psychological e more

Open Question: How's my research paper?

Is my research paper on teen suicide good so far? [it doesn't have the last paragraph (the conclustion paragraphy) in it] A teenager’s life is very hectic this day in age. Some can’t handle the stress of being in high school and college. Others are burdened with the stress normally obtained by adults. Even though teenage suicide could be prevented, teenagers continue to put themselves to death due to mental illnesses, physical issues, and problems with others. They don’t understand the permanent effect of suicide. Even though the reasons for suicide are similar, there are many. The National Institute of Mental Health’s scientific research explains that almost all of the people that commit suicide have been diagnosed with mental disorders, most actually suffer from multiple mental illnesses. Everyone experiences anxiety, sadness, and despair; but people with serious mental illnesses have more extreme reactions of hopelessness in these situations (Shaffer, 1). The types of illnesses include depression, hostility, aggression, parental psychiatric disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, disruptive behavior disorders, schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder (Shaffer,1 : Wells, 1). Teens commit suicide for physical reasons also, such as pregnancy. They believe suicide is a way out of all the stress of being a teenage mother. Violence against the teenager also causes teens to commit suicide; physical abuse, emotional abuse, or sexual abuse whether it’s in the household or outside the household (Wells, 4). Over half the teens that commit suicide has abused alcohol and/or drugs (“Teen Suicide Statistics,” 2). “While the reasons that teens commit suicide vary widely, there are some common situations and circumstances that seem to lead to such extreme measures. These include major disappointment, rejection, failure, or loss such as breaking up with a girlfriend or boyfriend, failing a big exam, or witnessing family turmoil” (Shaffer, 2). “Teens also see suicide as a way to get attention. They see it as a way to be famous” (Schleifer, 35). There is no way to classify a type of person that commits suicide, but they are similar in some way or another. “All kinds of young people commit suicide. Teens of all colors and races and religions do it. It doesn’t matter whether they are rich or poor. We know that more white teenagers kill themselves then do black teenagers” (Schleifer, 15). Even though whites commit suicide more than blacks, the suicide rater of blacks has gone up 105% (Shaffer, 1). “There are two groups of teens that are at a particularly high risk for committing suicide: Native Americans and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender teens.” “Gay and bisexual male teens, which represent about 10% of the male teen population, are six to seven times more at risk for attempting suicide than their heterosexual pees. Several surveys show gay and lesbian youth account for 30% of all suicides among teens, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services” (Wells, 3). “It should be noted as well that while more females attempt suicide, more males are successful in completing suicide” (Shaffer, 2). There are multiple ways to prevent teenage suicide, whether you’re close to the teenager or not. The most helpful thing to do is to bring up the subject of suicide and not act shocked or like you disapprove. This openness shows that you are serious and want to help during the teen’s distress (Shaffer, 3). Since the rise of suicides around the country, communities set up counseling networks to help identify and determine potential victims (Wilentz, 3). Make sure the troubled teen knows you are there to communicate, but don’t monitor everything the teen is doing. Monitoring too close can make matters worse (Shaffer, 3). A teenager thinking of suicide can be spotted with clues like extreme personality changes, loss of interest in activities that used to be enjoyable to them, significant loss or gain in appetite, difficulty falling asleep or wanting to sleep all day, fatigue or loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, withdrawal from family or friends, neglect of personal appearance or hygiene, and trouble concentrating. Other clues include extreme anxiety or panic, drug or alcohol abuse, defiance, poor school performance, hallucinations or unusual beliefs, comments of suicide or death, gives away things he/she really likes, and doing things that are very dangerous (Shaffer, 3 : Schleifer, 7). more

Voting Question: What percentage of Americans are drug addicts? What percentage use drugs regularly or casually?

Is your answer just a guess or based on actual statistics. Why do you think so many people have the need to "get high"? I feel drug use only adds to the underlying problems that drive one to drug use in the first place. (I'm relating to so-called hard drugs, alcohol, and prescription drug abuse - have I left anything out?) more

Resolved Question: Is it dangerous to relate Biblical verses to Underage drinking in this manner?

I recently was on a website which stated the following about under-aged drinking: "While all of the physiological effects and statistics about drinking sound scary, many Christian teens adhere to the philosophy, "Well, it won't happen to me." Most of us like to believe that those bad things won't happen to us. It is for this reason that legislators in many countries have created a legal drinking age. Thus, if you are under that drinking age (in the U.S. it is 21), you cannot purchase or drink alcohol legally. So, what does that mean for Christian teens? Well, the Bible says that Christians are to follow the law of the land. If you are breaking the law by drinking when you are not of legal age, then you are also not doing right in God's eyes. Romans 13: 1-2 - "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves." (NIV)" Does this also mean the Chinese are sinners for opposing their government? What about those living in Iran? What about the Founding Fathers? In case of doubt, here is the website: http://christianteens.about.com/od/christianliving/a/Drinking.htm I realize it is somewhat dangerous to relate Bible verse to anything, but... you know... more

Resolved Question: what do you guys think the odds of people who separate while being married of getting back together are.?

some statistics say 80% of people get back together , even when all hope is lost, my wife called it quits ,said she needed space and time, we have a newborn of 4 month old,no cheating or drugs,alcohol were involved, Just too much time spent together and lot of little arguments here and there. i Know deep down inside she loves me, but she is a very very stubborn girl she is 25 yrs.old im 30 and she has been diagnosed with postpartum depression, she doesnt call or text or email me at all. What do you think the odds are of us getting back together are? ive read books and they all say people are likely to get back together than move on. What do you think? i really have tried it all alread calling ,texting,emailing but she doent respond she is taking Prozac for her PPD. Even though i know she wants to call and work it out, i know she is very stubborn that she prefers to keep it to herself, Please Tell me what i should do or you would do? more

Voting Question: Should I be a writer, Im 16 and not sure?

Congratulations it's your 18'Th birthday you are a legal adult! Look at all of the things you can do; vote, get married, join the army, buy property, get a tattoo, adopt a child, make your own medical decision, and legally own a gun. Go out and have a drink with your best friends and celebrate! Wait... You can't legally drink alcohol, but you are mature enough to choose the government, decide who you want to spend the rest of your life with, defend your country by putting your life on the line, permanently alter the state of your body, take on the responsibility of another human life, decide what medications you do and don’t want to take, and legally own a weapon that can kill people. Wow that seems like you would need to be really mature, but you can’t go out and have a beer with your friends on a Saturday night, ridiculous… right? The United States is only one of four countries with the minimum drinking age of 21; there are approximately 20 states that have no drinking age at all. That’s 5 times the amount of states that have a legal drinking age of at least 21! One theory is that an 18 year olds body is not developed enough to handle alcohol. Yes, it is true that your body does change as it ages. When you are 18 it is different from when you are 21 but it is also different and more "developed" when you are 56, so since we are more mature at 56 than 21 should that be the legal drinking age? So it's your 21'st birthday and you can now legally drink, there is no magical change that happens in your body that makes it ready for alcohol. Let's face it most people have taken a drink before the age of 21; I know I have and I bet you had a drink before your 21'st birthday too. In fact, in 2005, about 10.8 million people in the United States ages 12-20 (28.2% of this age group) reported drinking alcohol in the past month. Nearly 7.2 million (18.8%) were binge drinkers, and 2.3 million (6.0%) were heavy drinkers. These numbers are probably shocking to adults, but to teenagers they are probably a little lower than what you expected right? I believe that the reason that alcohol is so tempting to teens is because it's forbidden. It's human nature to want what we can't have, just think back to the story of Adam and Eve from the bible, they weren't supposed to eat the fruit, it was forbidden, but that probably made that apple 10 times better to Adam when he ate it. If the drinking age was lowered to 18 by the time a teen would want to drink, let's say 15, they would most likely think; "Well, it's only 3 more years, I'd rather not be a criminal and just wait 3 years". But know a 15 year old thinks "Well, jeez 6 years, I need to at least try it; I can't possibly wait 6 years to drink, seriously". Okay so for arguments sake let’s just say that they think we are mature enough and that they just want to lower drunk driving deaths. There have been statistics thrown out there saying how the lower drinking age has saved “countless lives”, these numbers are not scientific and are just estimated. The truth is since the 80’s education has increased and people are more informed than ever. So there has been talk about a “drinking license” where if you were below 21 and wanted to drink you would have to take a class on responsible alcohol consumption, which sounds cool to me. Why not be informed on what you are putting in your body and be aware of how to do it responsibly. The reality of it is even though the legal drinking age is 21, that is not the average age that people take there first sip of alcohol. Three out of every four students (75%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by the end of high school, about two fifths of students (41%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by 8th grade, and More than half (58%) of 12th graders report having been drunk at least once in their life. One fifth (20%) of 8th graders report having been drunk at least once in their life. These numbers are not going to decrease; they’re just going to keep growing. The media glorifies alcohol and its effects. I my self was even told by a teacher that it was normal to drink in high school, that’s what the reality of our country is I truly believe that if at 18 you are responsible enough to go to war and risk your life you are more the mature enough to drink alcohol. So kids are not changing for the laws, so maybe we should change the laws for the kids. Judge it on the wrting. Do you think that I have any potential to be a writer? Thanks so much more

Resolved Question: Am I a good writer, I'm 16 and not sure if I should become a writer?

Here's a piece I wrote: Congratulations it's your 18'Th birthday you are a legal adult! Look at all of the things you can do; vote, get married, join the army, buy property, get a tattoo, adopt a child, make your own medical decision, and legally own a gun. Go out and have a drink with your best friends and celebrate! Wait... You can't legally drink alcohol, but you are mature enough to choose the government, decide who you want to spend the rest of your life with, defend your country by putting your life on the line, permanently alter the state of your body, take on the responsibility of another human life, decide what medications you do and don’t want to take, and legally own a weapon that can kill people. Wow that seems like you would need to be really mature, but you can’t go out and have a beer with your friends on a Saturday night, ridiculous… right? The United States is only one of four countries with the minimum drinking age of 21; there are approximately 20 states that have no drinking age at all. That’s 5 times the amount of states that have a legal drinking age of at least 21! One theory is that an 18 year olds body is not developed enough to handle alcohol. Yes, it is true that your body does change as it ages. When you are 18 it is different from when you are 21 but it is also different and more "developed" when you are 56, so since we are more mature at 56 than 21 should that be the legal drinking age? So it's your 21'st birthday and you can now legally drink, there is no magical change that happens in your body that makes it ready for alcohol. Let's face it most people have taken a drink before the age of 21; I know I have and I bet you had a drink before your 21'st birthday too. In fact, in 2005, about 10.8 million people in the United States ages 12-20 (28.2% of this age group) reported drinking alcohol in the past month. Nearly 7.2 million (18.8%) were binge drinkers, and 2.3 million (6.0%) were heavy drinkers. These numbers are probably shocking to adults, but to teenagers they are probably a little lower than what you expected right? I believe that the reason that alcohol is so tempting to teens is because it's forbidden. It's human nature to want what we can't have, just think back to the story of Adam and Eve from the bible, they weren't supposed to eat the fruit, it was forbidden, but that probably made that apple 10 times better to Adam when he ate it. If the drinking age was lowered to 18 by the time a teen would want to drink, let's say 15, they would most likely think; "Well, it's only 3 more years, I'd rather not be a criminal and just wait 3 years". But know a 15 year old thinks "Well, jeez 6 years, I need to at least try it; I can't possibly wait 6 years to drink, seriously". Okay so for arguments sake let’s just say that they think we are mature enough and that they just want to lower drunk driving deaths. There have been statistics thrown out there saying how the lower drinking age has saved “countless lives”, these numbers are not scientific and are just estimated. The truth is since the 80’s education has increased and people are more informed than ever. So there has been talk about a “drinking license” where if you were below 21 and wanted to drink you would have to take a class on responsible alcohol consumption, which sounds cool to me. Why not be informed on what you are putting in your body and be aware of how to do it responsibly. The reality of it is even though the legal drinking age is 21, that is not the average age that people take there first sip of alcohol. Three out of every four students (75%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by the end of high school, about two fifths of students (41%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by 8th grade, and More than half (58%) of 12th graders report having been drunk at least once in their life. One fifth (20%) of 8th graders report having been drunk at least once in their life. These numbers are not going to decrease; they’re just going to keep growing. The media glorifies alcohol and its effects. I my self was even told by a teacher that it was normal to drink in high school, that’s what the reality of our country is I truly believe that if at 18 you are responsible enough to go to war and risk your life you are more the mature enough to drink alcohol. So kids are not changing for the laws, so maybe we should change the laws for the kids. I would love your opinions not only on the issue but the writing more

Voting Question: What do you think about this article about lowering the drinking age?

Congratulations it's your 18'Th birthday you are a legal adult! Look at all of the things you can do; vote, get married, join the army, buy property, get a tattoo, adopt a child, make your own medical decision, and legally own a gun. Go out and have a drink with your best friends and celebrate! Wait... You can't legally drink alcohol, but you are mature enough to choose the government, decide who you want to spend the rest of your life with, defend your country by putting your life on the line, permanently alter the state of your body, take on the responsibility of another human life, decide what medications you do and don’t want to take, and legally own a weapon that can kill people. Wow that seems like you would need to be really mature, but you can’t go out and have a beer with your friends on a Saturday night, ridiculous… right? The United States is only one of four countries with the minimum drinking age of 21; there are approximately 20 states that have no drinking age at all. That’s 5 times the amount of states that have a legal drinking age of at least 21! One theory is that an 18 year olds body is not developed enough to handle alcohol. Yes, it is true that your body does change as it ages. When you are 18 it is different from when you are 21 but it is also different and more "developed" when you are 56, so since we are more mature at 56 than 21 should that be the legal drinking age? So it's your 21'st birthday and you can now legally drink, there is no magical change that happens in your body that makes it ready for alcohol. Let's face it most people have taken a drink before the age of 21; I know I have and I bet you had a drink before your 21'st birthday too. In fact, in 2005, about 10.8 million people in the United States ages 12-20 (28.2% of this age group) reported drinking alcohol in the past month. Nearly 7.2 million (18.8%) were binge drinkers, and 2.3 million (6.0%) were heavy drinkers. These numbers are probably shocking to adults, but to teenagers they are probably a little lower than what you expected right? I believe that the reason that alcohol is so tempting to teens is because it's forbidden. It's human nature to want what we can't have, just think back to the story of Adam and Eve from the bible, they weren't supposed to eat the fruit, it was forbidden, but that probably made that apple 10 times better to Adam when he ate it. If the drinking age was lowered to 18 by the time a teen would want to drink, let's say 15, they would most likely think; "Well, it's only 3 more years, I'd rather not be a criminal and just wait 3 years". But know a 15 year old thinks "Well, jeez 6 years, I need to at least try it; I can't possibly wait 6 years to drink, seriously". Okay so for arguments sake let’s just say that they think we are mature enough and that they just want to lower drunk driving deaths. There have been statistics thrown out there saying how the lower drinking age has saved “countless lives”, these numbers are not scientific and are just estimated. The truth is since the 80’s education has increased and people are more informed than ever. So there has been talk about a “drinking license” where if you were below 21 and wanted to drink you would have to take a class on responsible alcohol consumption, which sounds cool to me. Why not be informed on what you are putting in your body and be aware of how to do it responsibly. The reality of it is even though the legal drinking age is 21, that is not the average age that people take there first sip of alcohol. Three out of every four students (75%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by the end of high school, about two fifths of students (41%) have consumed alcohol (more than just a few sips) by 8th grade, and More than half (58%) of 12th graders report having been drunk at least once in their life. One fifth (20%) of 8th graders report having been drunk at least once in their life. These numbers are not going to decrease; they’re just going to keep growing. The media glorifies alcohol and its effects. I my self was even told by a teacher that it was normal to drink in high school, that’s what the reality of our country is I truly believe that if at 18 you are responsible enough to go to war and risk your life you are more the mature enough to drink alcohol. So kids are not changing for the laws, so maybe we should change the laws for the kids. I would love your opinions not only on the issue but the writing more

Resolved Question: Do DUI laws lower the number of drivers on the road that have consumed alcohol?

Everyone agrees drinking and driving is bad. The question is, are DUI laws effective in reducing this harmful behavior? What are the statistics? more

Voting Question: Project about breast cancer?

I have to make a powerpoint presentation about the transmission/risk factors and epidemiology of breast cancer. For now, I am just making an outline of what I would like to put in the slides themselves. Here is what I have so far: 1) What are the risk factors for breast cancer? A. Lifestyle (i.e. childbearing, diet, alcohol and tobacco use, age, use of oral contraceptives,gender, race, breastfeeding) B. Family history, genetic causes (BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, p53 gene) 2) Disease Statistics A. Cases and deaths based on gender B. Female breast cancer rates sorted by age (with chart) C. Incidence and death rates in females sorted by state (with graphs) D. Incidences and deaths in females sorted by race and ethnicity (with graphs) What else can I include? What exactly is epidemiology, and would the statistics I put fall under that topic? more

Resolved Question: drunk driving vs. someone stoned (Who crashes more??)?

So my sister is going to D.U.I. classes and she must prove a point about driving and car crashes. She wants to prove more people get involved in accidents due to alcohol than weed but I cant find any percentages on stoned drivers vs. drunk drivers. There's absolutely NOTHING on the subject. It doesnt have to be a fatal crash, she just needs statistics and I cant find any to help prove her point. Any help?? more

Resolved Question: Alcohol is forbidden in bible why our shops are selling it?

Prohibition of alcohol in the Bible The Bible prohibits the consumption of alcohol in the following verses: "Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging; and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise." [Proverbs 20:1] "And be not drunk with wine." [Ephesians 5:18] 3. Alcohol inhibits the inhibitory centre The human beings possess an inhibitory centre in their brains. This inhibitory centre prevents the person from doing things that he considers wrong. For instance a person does not normally use abusive language while addressing his parents or elders. If he has to answer the call of nature, his inhibitory centre will prevent him from doing so in public. Therefore he uses the toilet. When a person consumes alcohol, the inhibitory centre itself is inhibited. That is precisely the reason that an inebriated person is often found to be indulging in behaviour that is completely uncharacteristic of him. For instance the intoxicated person is found to use abusive and foul language and does not realize his mistake even if he is addressing his parents. Many even urinate in their clothes. Neither do they talk nor walk properly. They even misbehave. 4. Cases of adultery, rape, incest and AIDS are found more among alcoholics According to National Crime Victimization Survey Bureau of Justice (U.S. Department of Justice) in the year 1996 alone everyday on an average 2,713 rapes took place. The statistics tell us that the majority of the rapists, were intoxicated while committing the crime. The same is true in cases of molestation. According to statistics, 8% of Americans commit incest i.e. one in every twelve to thirteen persons in America is involved in incest. Almost all the cases of incest are due to intoxication of one or both the persons involved. One of the major factors associated with the spread of AIDS, the most dreaded disease, is alcoholism. 5. Every alcoholic was initially a social drinker Many may argue in favour of liquor by calling themselves ‘social drinkers’. They claim that they only have one or two pegs and they have self-control and so never get intoxicated. Investigations reveal that every alcoholic started as a social drinker. Not a single alcoholic or drunkard initially starts drinking with the intention of becoming an alcoholic or a drunkard. No social drinker can say that I have been having alcohol for several years and that I have so much self-control that I have never been intoxicated even a single time. 6. If a person is intoxicated just once and commits something shameful, it will remain with him for a lifetime. Suppose a ‘social drinker’ loses his self-control just once. In a state of intoxication he commits rape or incest. Even if the act is later regretted, a normal human being is likely to carry the guilt throughout his life. Both the perpetrator and the victim are irreparably and irreversibly damaged. Diseases associated with alcoholism There are several scientific reasons for the prohibition of consumption of intoxicants i.e. alcohol. The maximum number of deaths in the world related to any one particular cause is due to the consumption of alcohol. Millions of people die every year only because of intake of alcohol. I need not go into the details of all the ill-effects of alcohol since most of them are commonly known. Below is a simple list of few of the alcohol related illnesses: Cirrhosis of Liver is the most well known alcohol associated disease. Others are Cancer of Oesophagus, Cancer of Head and Neck, Cancer of Liver (Hepatoma), Cancer of Bowel, etc. Oesophagitis, Gastritis, Pancreatitis and Hepatitis are linked with alcohol consumption. Cardiomyopathy, Hypertension, Coronary Artherosclerosis, Angina and Heart Attacks are linked with heavy alcohol intakes. Strokes, Apoplexy, Fits and different types of Paralysis are linked with alcohol intake. Peripheral Neuropathy, Cortical Atrophy, Cerebellar Atrophy are well-known syndromes caused by alcohol consumption. Wernicke – Korsakoff syndrome with amnesia of recent events, confabulations and retainment of memory to old events with different types of paralysis are mainly due to thiamine deficiency due to excessive alcohol intake. Beriberi and other deficiencies are not uncommon among alcoholics. Even Pellagra occurs in alcoholics. Delerium Tremens is a serious complication that may occur during recurrent infection of alcoholics or post operatively. It also occurs during abstention as a sign of withdrawal effect. It is quite serious and may cause death even if treated in well equipped centres. Numerous Endocrine Disorders have been associated with alcoholism ranging from Myxodema to Hyperthyroidism and Florid Cushing Syndrome. Hematological ill effects are long and variable. Folic acid deficiency, however, is the most common manifestation of alcoholic abuse resulting in Macrocytic Anemia. Zeive’s syndrome is a triad of Hemolytic Anemia more

Resolved Question: Does anyone out there feel VERY unaccomplished with their life? Read below?

Real sincere comments ONLY please! I know that there are many discontent people who feel that they have NOT reached their highest potential as a human being. I do myself. I have many regrets about not having done certain things by now. I tend to dwell on the past, but I am now moving forward and accomplishing my next short-term goal that I have set for myself. Obviously were are a product of our environment and we don't get to choose our parents. Otherwise, I'm sure we all would have chosen doctor's or lawyer's as our parents. Having educated parents (like doctor's and lawyer's) increases ones chances of having high success as well. These kinds of parents can guide one and steer one in the right direction. If ones parents are uneducated,minimum wage workers they cannot guide and steer a child in a good prosperous path. Statistics show that most offspring are usually at the same income level as their parents were. Rarely does a child from uneducated, humble beginnings go onto to become a successful highly educated member in their community. ANyway getting back to my point, I'd like to hear from people who are feeling VERY unaccomplished with their lives. I also want to know how you cope with your negative feelings. Do you self-medicate yourself with alcohol, prescription drugs, or food? Let me know what you use to make (yourself or mind) feel better momentarily? more

Resolved Question: What makes alcohol a less dangerous drug compared to illegal drugs?

I would like to hear peoples views on whether they consider alcohol as dangerous as other illegal drugs? as statistics show 15 000 per year die of alcohol related diseases (and this doesnt even account for deaths while they have consumed alcohol ) in comparison to 6 deaths due to ecstasy per year (which is normal due to dehydration) how could this be legal or other drugs be illegal? what are your views more

Voting Question: Am looking for statistics on fatalities related to marijuana usage as opposed to alcohol...?

thanks for any leads more

Resolved Question: What will happen if all us us stop drinking alcohol in any form from tomorrow ?

I think we would get benefited. Don't tell me it is excellent muscle relaxant or peg or two is actually a good sedative. Look at accidents caused by drunk drivers. Look at student addicts. Find out how many have liver cirrhosis every year. Why we want to change the state of mind and feel temporarily happy by having alcohol ? World statistics shows that Alcohol consumption is on rise in all forms of alcoholic drinks. I think consumption of alcohol must be having proportion to insecurity , lack of confidence , relationship problems and psychiatric disorders. What are your views on this topic ?Iggy - where you would draw the dividing line ? do you know how many teenagers drank alcohol on 31 st this year and to what extent ? do you know many rapist do the crime under influence of alcohol ? how many women suffer abuse from their husbands who are alcoholic ?? In country like India a very low quality poisonous alcohol is produced illegally killing many people every year. Many add drugs to alcohol to increase the "kick". I am not suggesting alcohol should be banned , it will be impractical, but at least why not be aware that consumption of alcohol may go out control one day. more

Resolved Question: Have we lost our values and culture in the U.K, a few issues I would like to raise!?

When American media kicked in we started losing all our values. 50 years ago there was alot of values in the British family, alot of culture, love and discipline, but now how many friends do u know even see their parents.. people just have sex for fun and thats it. There is no love between couples, or between families, we’ve become materialistic people. you want evidence - we have the highest teenage pregnancy in Europe and the whole world (as well as America surprisingly).. we have a very high percentage of unemployment (btw percentage given by national statistics is fake only counts people on jobseekers allowance) we're one of very very few countries with a very high percentage of Paedophiles including FEMALE paedo's. We have criminals who don't kill for a reason like revenge they just kill because theyre sick.. and because of issues they have had in the past. In some countries people are killing for their freedom.. People understand implications of death, but we have a pretty high percentage of suicides.. we also have alot of gun and knife violence, although not even police carry guns in the U.K we are one of the highest alcohol consuming countries, and have the highest alcohol RELATED VIOLENCE IN THE WORLD (how did we achieve that rank if we're tenth in world's most alcohol consumption and we're first in acohol related violence) we have a very high percentage of lack of awareness, academic and social that is.. I bet half of the U.K don't even know where some country like ummm... Yemen is.. and THATS STILL BETTER than U.S they have 80% of people who don't even know whether the sun goes round the earth or earth goes round the sun.. that is a national statistic. Iraq has less schools, but more college educated people than the U.K, HOW??? they're less than us (in number) but have more will to study, we don't want to study and we dont have ambitions.. that is why most people who ARE employed are employed in big companies just on the checkouts or as cleaners or call centres. there is alottttt of things I wanna let out, but unfortunately I don't have time and effort, I need to research and give you the actual evidence I've found throughout the years People in the middle east are dying to defend their land, dignity, culture and their beliefs, have you ever heard of that in the U.K, most of the people commit suicide here, or die because of drug related or alcohol related problems, we’re not taking life seriously we’re living in a bubble not a box, most of us are stoned or drunk. Give your point of view regarding those issues, with respect to others!I dare you to tell me that you feel safe if you're walking in London.. no let's not say London, let's say Central London which is that safest, I walked there for 2 hours 2 months ago and I've seen 4 fights, alot of muggers, even in the centre. can anyone disprove me I have seen Harry Brown yes, that is exactly what is going on here, kids are being protected way too much, you can hit your teacher at school and she/he cannot do anything backthe committing suicide I've seen one person in my local area dead on the tracks look at this http://charcoalink.wordpress.com/2008/01/26/rape-victim-committs-suicide-in-cardiff-wales/ 10.4 % suicide is pretty high Compared to egypt's and Jordan of Zero percentand actually that grew over a few years to nearly 20%.. the sickos must be celebrating now with that bloody rateYou don't work out percentages 'love' you look at statistics, national and world statistics.. http://therightsofman.typepad.co.uk/the_rights_of_man/2009/05/female-paedophilia-tackled-by-the-bbc.html http://www.bileta.ac.uk/Document%20Library/1/An%20Analysis%20of%20Paedophile%20Activity%20on%20the%20Internet%20from%20a%20Structural%20and%20Social%20Organisational%20Perspective.pdf http://uk.messages.news.yahoo.com/Crime/threadview?m=tm&bn=UKN-CRI-system&tid=3386&mid=3386&tof=11&so=E&frt=2 look at this lol this is the funniest, this article is saying we have too many paedophiles, so we'll let them walk freeRich B that is an Idiotic answer, 40% of Jordan is Christian and 60% of the Lebanese population is Christian, Iraq is the most diverse mid eastern country with many religions including Judiasm and christianity. lol it was really funny when you said there is love within the family.Lol what are you saying mate, that was 1700 years ago in the desert and she was not 9, she was well over 13 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gARysEuCH-s listen to this video and speaking of this vid not very long ago, a certain religion started in England. this king changed the Christian faith to allow him to marry more than one wife. I think you know exactly what I am talking about Mary was 12 - 14 when she had Jesus. but this is not the story.. all this was 1000's of years ago I am today about the U.K today, the difference between U.K nowadays and not more than 50-60 years ago. more

Resolved Question: Verbal Questions, HELP!!!!! (GMAT)?

HI, I just started to prepare for GMAT and have some problems with verbal questions. Can anyone explain these questions??? 1. In the 2000 local election, only 28% of individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 voted. In the 2004 local election, however, candidates made more of an effort to appeal to these younger voters, so turnout was slightly higher at 39%. Which of the following pieces of information weakens the above argument? (I know (a), (b), and (d) cannot be an answer) (c) Turnout among African-Americans between 18 and 25 decreased from 2000 to 2004. (e) In 2004, a referendum on lowering the legal age for purchasing alcohol to 18 was on the ballot. The correct answer is (e). Can anyone explain this for me? I thought (e) STRENGTHENS the argument, not WEAKENS. 2. Members of congress should not be paid. After all, members of the school board receive no payment, and are therefore not beholden to any particular group. Which of the following facts most significantly weakens the above argument? (I have no idea with it) (a) members of Congress can also serve on the school board. (b) Being in Congress is a full-time job, while school board members have time to pursue other occupations. (c) Congress only is in session during part of the year. (d) Members of Congress typically have been successful in their prior professional lives. (e) Membes of Congress are not alowed to show favoritism to any particular group. The correct answer is (b). 3. Dr. Jacobson stood up at the recent town hall meeting and declared that building a new shopping center at the corner of George and Vidalia Streets would be a bad move. He cited transportation department statistics indicating that the intersection would become overloaded with traffic, and would be very dangerous for motorists and pedestrians alike. The mayor dismissed Dr. Jacobson's opinion, on the groudns that the proposed shopping center is within a block of Dr. Jacobson's practice. Why is the mayor's argument weak? (I know (b), (c), and (e) cannot be an answer). (a) He does not challenge Dr. Jacobson's argument, but merely challenges him personally. (d) He does not support his view with statistics from the transportation department. Also, can anyone give me any tip for those "WEAKENING" quesions? Do I just choose any answer choice that makes the argument random? or.. what else? Please give me some tips here. Thank you so much for any help.The correct answer for the last one is (a). more

Resolved Question: Some nice words for u..?

Some nice words for u.. * Whenever I find the key to success, someone changes the lock. * To err is human, to forgive is not a COMPANY policy. *· The road to success.... is always under construction. ·* Alcohol doesn't solve any problems, but if you think again, neither does Milk. ·* In order to get a Loan, you first need to prove that you don't need it. ·* Since Light travels faster than Sound, people appear brighter before you hear them speak. ·* Everyone has a scheme of getting rich... which never works. ·* If at first you don't succeed.. Destroy all evidence that you ever tried. ·* You can never determine which side of the bread to butter. If it falls down, it will always land on the buttered side. ·* Anything dropped on the floor will roll over to the most inaccessible corner. ·* 42.7% of all statistics is made on the spot. ·* If you come early, the bus is late. If you come late... the bus is still late. ·* If you come early, no one bothers about you. If you come late.. You find your boss has been looking out for you. ·* Once you have bought something, you will find the same item being sold somewhere else at a cheaper rate. ·* When in a queue, the other line always moves faster and the person in front of you will always have the most complex of transactions. ·* If you have paper, you don't have a pen... If you have a pen, you don't have paper.. if you have both, no one calls. ·* If you have bunked the class, the professor has taken attendance. ·* You will pick up maximum wrong numbers when on roaming. ·* All Govt buses are crowded. Corollary--- -- buses in opposite direction always go empty. ·* The door bell or your mobile will always ring when you are in the bathroom. ·* After a long wait for bus no.20, two 20 number buses will always pull in together and the bus which you get in will be crowded than the other. ·* If your exam is tomorrow, there will be a power cut tonight. ·* The last person to be fired or quit is responsible for all the errors until another person is fired or quits. ·* Irrespective of the direction of the wind, the smoke from the cigarette will always tend to go to the non-smoker.. ... Have a nice day friend.... more

Resolved Question: How likely is an addict to start using again if he hangs out with people that do?

My boyfriend got out of rehab for drug and alcohol abuse a little over a month ago and recently started hanging out with his old buddies that are all using. He swears he's not, but is sneaking around and lying about where and who he is with. He says he can handle being around his friends and not drink or do drugs with them. He is 18. A month ago he promised to never hang out with any of his friends that use because he said at that time that he would only have to take one drink or whatever and he would not be able to stop himself. Does anyone have any statistics on this? I am so worried about him. more

Resolved Question: When writing a paper do you need to cite statistics?

When writing a paper (essay) i know you have to cite quotes..... I mean like if i quote i have to go "............" (smith). But if im just using statistics is it necessary to do that? of course ill put it in my works cite My stats are gonna be on the number people who die from alcohol and cigarettes and marijuana. However im saying about 80,000 from alcohol and 100,00s of thousands from cigarettes so if i am rounding the number is there still a need for citing it? more

Voting Question: please help! SADISTICS, er statistics homework....?

What is a statistic? 1. A numerical descriptive measure of a population 2. A set of measurements (or counts), either existing or conceptual 3. A numerical descriptive measure of a sample 4. A conclusion about the value of a population parameter based on information about the corresponding sample statistic and probability 5. A probability distribution for a sample statis Which statement is not an important property of a normal curve? 1. Approximately 99.8% of the data values will be within four standard deviations on each side of the mean. 2. The transition points between cupping upward and downward occur above µ + σ and µ – σ. 3. The curve approaches the horizontal axis but never touches or crosses it. 4. The curve is bell-shaped with the highest point over the mean µ. 5. It is symmetrical about a vertical line through µ. Find the critical value that corresponds to a 98% confidence level. 1. Find the critical value, for c = 0.98 and n = 11. 1. Find the critical value, for c = 0.95 and n = 16. Find the critical value, for c = 0.99 and n = 10. 1. A random sample of 150 students has a grade point average with a standard deviation of 0.78. Find the maximum error of estimate if c = 0.98. Find the value of E, the maximum error of estimate, for c = 0.95 and n = 15 and s = 3.5. 1. In order to set rates, an insurance company is trying to estimate the number of sick days that full time workers at an auto repair shop take per year. A previous study indicated that the standard deviation was 2.8 days. How large a sample must be selected if the company wants to be 90% confident that the true mean differs from the sample mean by no more than 1 day? r When 320 college students were surveyed, 125 said they own their car. Find a point estimate for p, the population proportion of students who own their cars. 1. A survey of 100 fatal accidents showed that 52 were alcohol related. Find a point estimate for p, the population proportion of accidents that were alcohol related. 1. A private opinion poll is conducted for a politician to determine what proportion of the population favors decriminalizing marijuana possession. How large a sample is needed in order to be 90% confident that the sample proportion will not differ from the true proportion by more than 4%? (Use p = .75 as a preliminary estimate of p.) 1. A researcher at a major hospital wishes to estimate the proportion of the adult population of the United States that has high blood pressure and has found that in a sample of 350 patients, 45% have high blood pressure. What is the maximal error of estimate for a 99% level of confidence? 1. more

Resolved Question: Does marajuana kill brain cells?

What are the statistics on it? Like percentages and stuff. And is alcohol equally has different? more

Resolved Question: How long does it take to develop liver cirrhosis? How do I convince him alcoholism hurts our marriage & kids?

My husband, who is 35, unemployed, and suffers from bipolar disorder, is a heavy drinker and, I'm quite sure, an alcoholic. He weighs approximately 400 pounds (down from his max of 564, but up from the 300 he hit after gastric bypass in 2000). He drinks anywhere from 12 to 30+ beers a day (I wish I was exaggerating). We have two small children (5 and 2 years old). No matter what I say, what statistics I quote about children of alcoholics being at risk for maladaptive behaviors, depression, anxiety, etc., or how often (or how gently) I tell him his drinking is harming our marriage, his health, our financial situation (he spent over $1,500 in alcohol in the past 3 months despite not having a job), and our children's possibility of having a happy, healthy future, he refuses to stop or even slow down his drinking, let alone seek treatment. He uses his high level of stress (mainly from his unemployment and our rather dire financial state, not to mention the state of our marriage) as an excuse to drink. He is a highly manipulative person and makes life extremely difficult for me as it is, so I know if I chose to divorce him, he would make my life a living hell. I'm sure I would get custody of the children based on his behavior, but that doesn't mean he wouldn't fight me tooth and nail simply out of spite. Worse, he might run off with the kids or do something even more drastic (you see it in the news all the time). I have no idea what to do, where to turn, or who to talk to. At this rate, how long will it likely take before he damages his body beyond repair? Maybe I can scare him into quitting or even toning it down. What other options do I have? I do love him and would rather not divorce him, but can't see any light at the end of the tunnel at this point. I would appreciate any and all suggestions. more

Resolved Question: Why not legalize ghb?

it's such an amazing drug. I've been researching it and it's like a miracle drug. Virtually no harmful side effects.. it's been used in a general anesthetic a treatment for insomnia (sleeplessness) and narcolepsy (a daytime sleeping disorder) an aid to childbirth (it enhances cervical dilation) a treatment for alcoholism and drug abuse (it eases the withdrawal syndrome) an anti-anxiety, anti-stress, and anti-depressant agent Unlike alcohol too, when you go to sleep from it, you get a great more restful sleep than normal. You sleep more deeply in stages 1,2,3, 4 and rem sleep. Which makes it better for staying healthy and it even gives an increased amount of muscle growth. Pretty much it is very similar to alcohol but doesn't damage organs or the brain. and doesn't leave you with a nasty hangover the next day. Fda argues that it's used as a "date rape drug" but in reality Centuries of experience have confirmed that the date-rape drug of choice is alcohol ("candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker."). Current statistics from the U.S. Justice Department confirm that 70% of "acquaintance rape" or "date rape" involves the use of alcohol. Although GHB has been available for decades, only recently have there been reports of its use in date rape. Regardless of GHB's status, consumer education about date rape is needed. It is unreasonable to assume that scheduling will eliminate GHB use by criminally inclined individuals any more than alcohol prohibition during the 1920s eliminated alcohol's use for such purposes. If they would just provide education on date rape they could market this drug as a better alternative to alcohol and tax it. Also, to make it harder to slip into an unsuspecting victims drink they could make a law so that all ghb must made with some type of distinct bitter taste and color so it would be very difficult to get away with.those saying that it's dangerous and you stated that your friend went into a coma... that's only because she must have combined it with alcohol which is something you should never do. And most everyone else's answers didn't make sense. If you're going to tell me I'm wrong... then at least research it and KNOW that I'm wrong. Instead of making up some scenario and try to show how it's "dangerous" more

Resolved Question: Have not had mono symptoms for 2 weeks can i drink?

Seriously, do you really have to wait several months before you start drinking alcohol? Is your liver actually inflamed? Based on my research it seems that not everyone gets their liver inflamed when they have mono and that it seems most people based their answers and facts from tiny statistics and do not want to be held accountable for being the one telling someone it is okay to drink alcohol. Can you have a couple drinks when your liver is not enlarged and have previously been diagnosed with mono? more

Resolved Question: What's the percentage of abusive relationships with the leading cause of alcohol?

I am writing an essay for school on drugs, alcohol and abuse. I have looked every where for the statistics on abusive relationships involving alcohol but I just can't seem to find the numbers anywhere. Does anyone know where I can find these statistics other then google? Or does anyone know these statistics? more

Resolved Question: How do I present a good persuasive speech on how we need to step up against drunk driving?

In my Effective Communications class, we have to do a five-minute persuasive speech on a topic of our choice and I chose drunk driving. I'm very anti-alcohol and anti-drunk driving and I need tips on how to help my audience see that driving under the influence of alcohol is extremely dangerous. I need three main points and so far I have: 1) Statistics show that... etc. (Can you recommend any sites that provide reliable and true statistics/facts?) 2) I plan to provide facts about certain kinds of liquors and how drunk they can get you, like vodka vs. beer. I learned a little about proofs in driving school. 3) (Still thinking about this one) If it helps, I live in Connecticut, so our laws may differ from the ones in your state, but I don't know exactly HOW different they are. I think I want my audience to be a little scared to drive drunk and make them think of the severe consequences. I’ve been with a drunk driver before (I wasn’t at a party or anything; I was actually getting a ride to work) and I had a panic attack because of how close to death I was. I need good, recent statistics and facts and also more to work with. I have a general idea of what I want to say, but it needs more, you know what I mean? And I’ll be most grateful to those who help me! Thank you! =) more

Resolved Question: How many traffic fatalities occur in ideally safe driving conditions?

I've looked over a lot of statistics but couldn't find anything that combined all the unsafe factors in a traffic fatality. I'm trying to figure out how often people die in a traffic accident when they were wearing a seat belt, not impaired by alcohol, didn't have passengers, weren't breaking traffic laws, weren't on a motorcycle, not driving at night, etc (basically doing everything your drivers ed teacher told you to do). more

Resolved Question: Can anyone give me some Alcohol vs Drugs statistics for the UK?

Can anyone give me some Alcohol vs Drugs statistics for the UK? Additional Details In an arguement with my alcoholic father im trying to give a strong arguement that alcohol is just as bad as drugs if not worse, infact alcohol is a drug... and would be Class A if it were to be discovered more recently. Please can anyone give me some Alcohol Vs Drugs statistics that i can throw at my dad to shut him up. :) like Alcohol related deaths/crimes vs Drugs etc Thank you :) Statistics would Be nice if possible :) i cant find anything decent to work with on the internet so if anyone could find me a link id be very gratefull :D Thanks more

Resolved Question: Statistics for Children in 1950 and present?

For a project I need to compare children from the 1950's to todays children. I need infromation/statistics on crime, test scores, unemployment, alcohol and drug use, driving recrods, etc. Please help. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: What is a crime trend?

I am doing my homework and after reading the material I am lost as to of what a crime trend is. It talks about the geography of crime. Then it goes on and talks about age, race and poverty and crime. Then the material goes on to guns and alcohol and crime, as well as career criminals. I am not sure what they are asking for really. Here is what the syllabus reads. •Write a 350- to 700-word response addressing the following points: oCompare and contrast two theories on the causation of crime. oChoose one crime trend outlined in the text and explain its relationship to one of the crime theories you just compared. oRelate this crime trend to your specific geographical area (city or state). oSupport your findings with statistics. •Summarize your findings. I have the first part and now I am stuck on the crime trend part. more

Resolved Question: Where can I find Statistics of Motor Vehicle Accidents?

I need stats on car crashes relating to different factors (alcohol, drugs, age, etc,) in the United States and it would be most helpful if it was by state. The World Health Organization had good stats but they were for the entire world so I couldn't use it. Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: Could some one please edit my essay on drunk driving?

Right now I dont feel like my paper is flowing very well. Please help...... I'm having a hard time tieing it all together to come up with a closing. Drunk Driving: Something Must Be Done He never thought it would happen to him…..After having a few drinks he got into his car and headed home, but he never made it. He was drunk and driving and in his own little world, when out of nowhere someone pulled out in front of him. He never had a chance to stop…. And just like that his life and family was gone. Drunk Driving is considered a serious crime; it is wrong, irresponsible and destroys many lives. Every thirty minutes someone is killed in an alcohol related crash and every two minutes someone else has been injured, according to (http://www.edgarsnyder.com/drunk-driving/statistics.html drunk driving statistics for the United States. Every person needs to be held accountable to for their actions, getting behind the wheel after a night of drinking out hascan have serious consequences; possibly killing or hurting yourself and others, losssing you of one’s drivers licenses and oneyou could have to spend time in jail as well as having hefty fines. Alcoholic Alcohol is one theof the most abused substances in the United States weather the user is of age or not with no regard to the age of the individual user .For most users their first influence with drinking begins in childhood, they grow up watching their relativities drink in front of them. To some this is considered a normal thing. Drunk driving is a very serious problem in our society today. People go out and party without a thought and thought or care and then with their liquid courage, they decide to drive putting everyone at risk, they have slower reaction and impaired judgment and they cause about seventy two thousand five hundred in 2008 there was an estimated eleven thousand seven hundred and seventy three people that died in drunk driving crashes, according to www.madd.org Mothers Against Drunk Drivers).deaths each year. Drivers need to think before entering into a vehicle after drinking, there is no excuse for drinking and driving, no excuse for being irresponsible. If someone chooses to go out and drink they need to take a cab home. Even one drink many be too much. Everyday people are arrested for driving under the influence, while law enforcement agencies continue to crack down on these dangerous offenders, for many of these drivers this will not be there first DUI offense according to (alcoholism.about.com/cs/drive/a/aa082797.htmIf a drunk driver gets caught drinking they could have to do up to one year in jail These drivers may be supervised to find that penalties for DUI even if it is there first offense, have increased due to groups like Mothers Against Drunk Drivers. Groups like these and many others have helped to pass hundreds of new laws to stop drinking driving Nationwide since 1980. , these days it is said that one DUI could cost you ten thousand dollars, which is a lot of money for one night of fun although the fines and consequences could be much worse. In order to bring down the number of DUI states have taken some effective measures such as immediate license suspension, lowering the blood alcohol consummation levels, setting up sobriety checkpoints, and media campaigns about the danger of drink and drink. When it comes to drinking and driving some feels there are some people that feel that celebrities get special treatment. Lindsay Lohan was arrested after crashing her car into a treetree; where she was found to have been drinking and was in possession of a small amount of cocaine. Lindsay took a plea deal on a misdemeanor drunk driving and possession charge where is she only served eighty four minutes in jail. Her original sentence was a day in jail but due to overcrowding in the jail she was sent free. What does this say to our society? If celebrities can get away with it why can’t we. This isn’t a good message to be sending out to our society. more

Resolved Question: What percent of college victims of sexual violence end up leaving school? Quick response needed!?

I am helping train a panel who helps investigate sexual assault reports on campus, and I have been asked to include information on myths, alcohol involvement, and sexual violence statistics that are specific to college campuses. In my advocacy class I remember hearing a statistic about how many victims end up dropping out of college within a semester of being assaulted and want to include it, but I can't seem to find the statistic anywhere. I am supposed to do this training in twelve hours. Help! Please include citations.Answers to the question itself only, please. more

Resolved Question: neck pain,alcohol and Hodgkin's disease?

ok,ive been getting strange neck pain from alcohol,when i google this everything comes back as Hodgkin's.what i want to know is if there is any stats on how often neck pain when consuming alcohol is a symptom of Hodgkin's or leads to Hodgkins.this is the only symptom im experiencing at this time.once again im only looking for statistics.thanks in advance more

Resolved Question: Help Please !! sociology project !!?

i have just done some research on how alcohol and opinions change from year 7's to year 13's for sociology...i have handed out and collected in a questionnaires (10 to each year) and i now need to show what i have found and the statistics in a powerpoint presentation tomorrow. How should i show these ?? graphs , tables ?? it is only a school project so it doesn't need to be major but just good enough top impress the teacher :) i would be great-full if you could help :) thanks :) more

Resolved Question: Is marijuana bad for you and should it be legalized?

I'm doing a report on substance abuse: Marijuana. And I would like to get as many people's points of view as possible on the subject. Feel free to answer any of the following with support to defend you're response whether it is in support or against. Please state your age and the state you live in if you respond. 1) Is marijuana really bad for you? 2) Should Marijuana be legalized? 3) Compared to marijuana...it seems as though most drugs that ARE legal (alcohol, prescription pills, caffeine, etc.) are abused just as often if not more and are even worse for your health. Marijuana is a plant that is grown just like every other plant, it really is not that bad. TRUE OR FALSE *this is basically my view point on it* 4. Any other information about Marijuana (whether it's about substance abuse, statistics, or personal expieriences or facts) is always wanted as well. As for myself, I am a 20 year old female, and I have been smoking weed for about 4 years. I used to smoke it more casually, use has increased throughout the years. I do not believe marijuana should be legal (I stated my defense in #3 above). I understand that it has it's negative effects That it can be can be psychologically addictive because I experienced the symptoms of that when I was smoking multiple times a day every day, but after just a few weeks I was able to stop mentally craving it. It can be used as an temporary escape from reality, but as long as you have control over the fact that reality is going to come back and you cant escape it forever, that's your problem. Unmotivation is also a problem for some people as well, which is why smoking before class is a horrible idea otherwise the option of "let's just not go to class this one time" occurs. But I think a few negative things do not out weight the positive and/or it is your own choice to make all the negative things happen NOT happen, they are all psychological and you can keep yourself from doing them if you so chose. I'd say smoking marijuana is absolutely not a problem, smoking it every day all day is a different story, that may be the "substance abuse" part of it. The irritibillity when not high for a pot head is kind of ridiculous. Sorry, this was all rambled off of the top of my head. Please take the time out to throw me a few opinions or facts. :) Thanks alot! more

Voting Question: Did you know the Partnership for a Drug free America was funded by alcohol and tobacco companies?

"PDFA was the subject of criticism when it was revealed by CyCot ts Cotts of the Village Voice that their federal tax returns showed that they had received several million dollars worth of funding from major pharmaceutical, tobacco and alcohol corporations including American Brands (Jim Beam whiskey), Philip Morris (Marlboro and Virginia Slims cigarettes, Miller bTannhauserheuser Busch (Budweiser, Michelob, Busch beer), R.J. Reynolds (Camel, Salem, Winston cigarettes), as well as pharmaceutical firms Bristol Meyers-Squibb, Merck & Company and Proctor & Gamble; an issue which has been linked to the organization's lack of media discouraging the misuse of legal drugs. From 1997 it has discontinued any fiscal association with tobacco and alcohol suppliers, although it still is in receipt of donations from pharmaceutical producers[2]. Several oPS Ass PSAs have been criticized for being misleading, sometimes deliberately. Most notably, it was forced to discontinue one which purportedly showed a flat-lining EEG read-out of a drug user's brain, which in fact it was not at all. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana NOR ML(NORML) also called into question another PSA, which linked statistics relating to violent crime and marijuana use. counsel lingelling organizations involved with outreach, have also feltPDF A'sPhard linerdline stance against all illegal drugs is unhelpful to their work, believingPD FAt PDFA tends to demonize narcotics use beyond what observation would support and thus can result in a loss of trust by young people when their personal observations of drug use fail to agree with the image that PDFA puts forth." Can someone clarify if this article from wiki is true. If it is this program is even more jacked up and misleading then i thought. The proof that our government is corrupt is obvious just by looking at the war on drugs. How can they continue to push chemicals like alcohol and tobacco like its apple pie yet when it comes to a marijuana PLANT, Which is proven to be healthier then coffee, remains illegal and worst, is frowned upon by our brainwashed society.LEGALIZE MARIJUANA OR CRIMINALIZE ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO and coffee more

Resolved Question: I want to know your thoughts on the legalization of marijuana!?

But first, please read this, and then respond...i wanna know what you think! I smoke pot about everyday and always wonder why marijuana is illegal and why alcohol is legal. You always hear about people who die from drinking and driving, an innocent person died because of a drunk driver, or because of alcohol poisoning. People become aggressive and their thinking becomes impaired. But how many times have you heard of a person overdosing on marijuana? It‘s impossible to die from smoking too much pot and you can‘t get addicted to it like you can with nicotine and alcohol.-but u can become an alcoholic and potentially die if you drink too much. I know there’s been some deaths from driving high because of delayed reaction, but who would you trust, 1. a raging drunk swerving all over the place, or 2. a stoner driving the exact speed limit, or a bit slower, trying to stay in between the white lines? The government knows very well that marijuana isn’t as evil as it’s portrayed, they know the benefits it can cause. They know how dangerous alcohol is and how there’s more and more people dying everyday because of a drunk driver. Some people say that the only reason the government won’t legalize marijuana is because they’re scared people will use marijuana to cure their problems, like depression, muscle pains, sleep problems and whatever else, instead of going to the doctor, thus losing money. However, I‘ve been wondering, why….? Why isn't the government smart enough to legalize it, tax it, and make it available for people over 18 to buy? They can make a shit ton of money just off of a plant! It’ll make up for all the money the gov. makes from people charged with possession. It’ll also make a lot more room in the prisons for real criminals. So considering these things, I’m curious as to what your opinion on the whole thing is? -Why do you think marijuana is illegal? -How beneficial do you think it would be if it was legalized? -Will making it illegal save our economy? -And lastly, if you’re a smoker, what are the reasons to why you smoke? To me, I think marijuana should be legalized. It’s like a self therapy ritual for me. You can’t argue that marijuana is safer and more beneficial than alcohol. It’s facts. Statistics. But people have their opinion, so I want to know how others view it. PS: If you are against marijuana and feel like it is "stupid" to partake in an occasional use of marijuana, do you drink alcohol? If so, how do you (besides "alcohol is legal") do you justify your feelings on marijuana? I want both sides--even if your an uptight-angered person who can't see the wonderful effects it shares. Ha a little mj could cure your negativity. ***Thank You in advance to those who took the time to read and respond to this…hopefully lol*** more

Resolved Question: Young Alcoholic liver damage?

I am a 20 year old alcoholic and drug abuser in recovery. I have been in rehab 3 times and taken several classes on chemical dependency and based on what statistics and what Ive learned, I still cant determine why my stomach sticks out the exact area of my liver and hurts when I touch it. This has been going on for a few weeks and Ive been told It is unlikely that I have any fatty liver tissue or damage. Im still not convinced. Are there any professionals who have heard of liver damage at this young an age. btw my alcohol abuse stats are: 6 years of heavy drinking and drug use 1.75 liters hard alcohol per day highest conscious BAC .45 and i forget the enzyme data more

Resolved Question: Explain why blood products are screened for a specific transmissible disease. Discuss the effectiveness ......?

Mr. X has been admitted to the accident and emergency department. He has been involved in a motorbike accident, is unconscious and has leg injuries which will require surgery. Witnesses at the scene of the accident told ambulance staff that he did not appear to have proper control of his motorbike and drove headlong into the path of an upcoming vehicle. Before Mr. X can undergo surgery for his crushed leg his blood needs to be tested to see if he has any underlying conditions which need to be taken into account before surgery commences. He also shows signs of internal haemorrhaging and may also require treatment for blood loss. The blood results have now been returned from the laboratory emergency services and it now transpires that Mr. X has raised blood alcohol levels and was drunk at the time of the accident. His hospital medical records have been traced and reveal that Mr. X has been receiving ongoing medical care for liver disease due to alcoholism. He has been attending monthly clinics to monitor his liver function. Before Mr. X can receive blood products for transfusion they need to be screened. Mr. X will show specific symptoms of liver disease. Explain why blood products are screened for a specific transmissible disease. Discuss the effectiveness of the screening process including the screening method used and current statistics on numbers of cases of people catching the disease from contaminated blood products? more

Resolved Question: national statistics on alcohol related car crash deaths in 2009.?

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Resolved Question: what are the statistics on rates of death related to alcohol and then also to other drugs?

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Resolved Question: Brits - are you going to take more exercise to support your country?

In Yahoo news today UK Health Minister Andy Burnham seems to be saying we Brits are among laziest people on earth and calls for people to take more exercise, particularly those on incapacity benefit. He says it would save a million pounds per year if just 1% of those on benefit did this.This comes when statistics show Britons are near the bottom in Europe (21st out of 27) in activity levels, and where binge drinking has been identified by Chief Medical Officer Donaldson as the most serious problem affecting society in UK today, and UK has a more serious problem than anywhere else in Europe on alcohol abuse. further evidence of how lazy Brits are was revealed in this week's YouGov poll where a high percentage admitted if sat down watching TV and their remote control went wrong, they would rather watch a channel they did not want than get off their bum and change the channel to a better programme manually! What do you reckon. Do you agree and if you are British have you been motivated to get off your bum and support your country by changing your lifestyle or are you err "sceptical"? more

Resolved Question: Mental health & men: "Women banded together...Men don't want to do that". What needs to be done to change this?

'Men's Mental Illness: A Silent Crisis' "It's being called a silent crisis, a sleeper issue. But there are signs that this sleeper is at last awakening. Around the world studies, surveys, web networks, journals and newspaper articles are shedding light on a shadowy subject: men's mental health. Among the findings is the revelation that new fathers are also vulnerable to postpartum depression. In Canada, young and middle-aged men are being hospitalized for schizophrenia in increasing numbers. The gender gap among people with mental illness is much narrower than might be suspected. The StatsCan Canadian Community Health Survey on Mental health and well-being found that 10% of men experienced symptoms of the surveyed mental health disorders and substance dependencies, compared to 11% of women. In the United Kingdom, studies of depression show a major shift in the traditional gender imbalance, with depression rising among men and decreasing among women. The greatest evidence of male vulnerability is in suicide statistics. Among Canadians of all ages, four of every five suicides are male. In the UK, men are around three times more likely to kill themselves than women. In New South Wales, Australia, suicide has overtaken car accidents as the leading cause of death in males since 1991. Barriers to seeking help According to the Toronto Men's Health Network (TMHN), even the concept of "men's health" is relatively new in Canada. Dr. Don McCreary, co-chair of TMHN, associate editor of the International Journal of Men's Health and one of a small handful of men's health researchers in Canada, says there are a number of reasons for this. One reason is the low priority given to men's health issues in the research community. More funding and more specialists in this area will encourage ongoing research into male mental health. Male and societal attitudes have fostered the silence. "The women's health movement was very self-directed," says Dr. McCreary. "Women banded together to work on problems with health delivery. Men don't want to do that. We have inculcated a culture in our society that men have to be tough, men have to be strong. Our society is very good at punishing gender deviation in men. Weakness is not considered to be masculine." The "code" governing men's behaviour is one of the prime barriers preventing men from seeking help. According to UK-based MaleHealth.com, men may feel it's "weak and unmanly to admit to feelings of despair." Because it's easier for men to acknowledge physical symptoms, rather than emotional ones, their mental health problems can go undiagnosed. Beliefs about masculinity also encourage men's general lack of interest in health issues; many men simply don't believe they are susceptible to depression, so why bother learning about it? Similarly, risky behaviour, seen especially in younger men - including abuse of alcohol and/or drugs and violence - can mask their emotional problems, both from themselves and their physicians. Western society's view of the value of men is seen as an important factor affecting men's mental health. An Australian study suggested that "there is a strong element of negativity in our culture about men which cannot contribute to positive mental health...". Greater recognition of the significance of men's roles as fathers and partners would help men cope with the difficult feelings that accompany a breakup and the loss of full access to their children. The social isolation experienced by many men at such a time is believed to a factor in the high rate of suicide amongst divorced men. Men and depression What do a firefighter, police officer, US Air Force First Sergeant, college graduate and publisher have in common? They are all male and they have all suffered from serious depression. They told their stories for the National Institute for Mental Health "Real Men. Real Depression." campaign. It's estimated that up to 6 million American men have depression each year - about half the figure for women. But this gender disparity is being questioned, in the US and elsewhere. In focus groups conducted by the NIMH, "men described their own symptoms of depression without realizing they were depressed." They made no connection between their mental health and physical symptoms, such as headaches, digestive problems and chronic pain. Dr. Michael Myers has noted the same thing, saying, "I couldn't do my job as a psychiatrist if I didn't listen to women describe their concerns about men." A psychiatrist and clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Myers says, "In men, mental illness can be masked. We've known for decades that women are more apt to recognize illness of any sort and go to their doctor. This doesn't mean women are healthier, but that some men just repress it. We believe a lot of somatization [symptoms] in men, for example, migraines, back pain, irritable bowel synDenial, blame, projection, rationalisation, justification...all the ego defense mechanisms in the world won't help. more

Resolved Question: In statistics, what type of test do i run for this question. Many believe that fatal DUI crashes occur becaus?

of casual drinkers who binge on Friday and a Saturday nights. Others believe that fatal DUI crashes are caused by people who drink every day of the week. 217 cases were selected randomly where the driver was found to have a blood alcohol content over .10. Sunday Monday Tues Wed thurs fri sat 40 25 25 28 29 32 38 Test the claim using the appopriate test with alpha of .05 that fatal DUI crashes occur on the days of the week with equal frequency. What test should I run for this? more

Resolved Question: Why is smoking legal? It should be a Class A drug!?

I know the answer to this is most likely down to two things - Money from tax which funds the NHS and because it is so widespread and accepted all over the globe. However, smoking should be a class A drug! Smoking has a direct influence in the number or deaths caused by cancers due to the carcinogens in cigarette,which source [1] also proves. Deaths in males cased by lung cancer increased from 10 per 100,000 to 185 or so per 180,000 within 60 years, which is in pattern with the cigarette consumption per person per year [Consumption]. This consumption was at 4000 cigarettes per person per year. However source [2] shows us that by using the statistics given, the average smoker smokes about a pack per day. As a pack is often 20 cigarettes that means (20 * 365) = 7300 cigarettes are smoked by the average smoker every year. This is 1.75 times more than the peak of the graph in source [1] at about 4200 per year. There is a 20 year lag in the graph between the increase in smokers and the increase in deaths caused by lung cancer. So, the government of not just the UK, but every god damned nation has statistics every where that prove the effects of smoking not only effect those who smoke but those around them too. The government probably makes a lot of money from cigarette tax which pays for part of the NHS. They claim they need the money for the NHS but the only reason they need it is to treat the very smokers whose tax came from the >drugs< that are killing them. So if nobody smoked we wouldn`t need so much money in the system anyway. So why isn`t the governement doing something about it. If a 16 year old with little resources apart from basic statistics, some intelligence and common sense can come to this resolution how on earth can a government not work it out. Tobacco (and most definately alcohol too) would be class A drugs if they were introduced now, so why can it not be removed completely. It has an immediate short term effect which is critical to the body. It has a long term effect which is critical to the body. It is an addictive substance. It causes harm to those other than those taking it. What idiot of a stupid government cannot work it out and do something about it! What can be done to make it illegal? Quality of life, health, wealth and general; well being will be improved dramatically if smoking was illegal, however why isn`t the government making it illegal? What is everyones views and opinions on this and what do you think can be done? Sources - [1] http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Cancer_smoking_lung_cancer_correlation_from_NIH.svg/326px-Cancer_smoking_lung_cancer_correlation_from_NIH.svg.png [2]http://www.chacha.com/question/how-many-cigarettes-does-an-average-smoker-smoke-in-one-dayFair comments. But why should people have the right to harm themselves whils;t harming others around them almost as badly?Good comments. What makes it sound it sound like hitler? That was a dictatorship that rose to power by the factors of fear, threats and loss of hope in a corrupt country. This is a question with no threats, no fear that looks for hope in othere peoples eyes. You need to learn your history...Keep your views coming people! Also Hitler had a lack of opposition after his change of tactics in Mein Kamf and censorship once he had become chancellor....... (soz, didn`t finish sentence) ... and I am asking people to give their opinions to this =p lol more

Resolved Question: Anti-pot legalization people please read?

Can you please tell me why you are against legalization? Some of you might say the typical "Pot's bad for you" line, but here's proof otherwise: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rational_scale_to_assess_the_harm_of_drugs_(mean_physical_harm_and_mean_dependence).svg ...and if you don't trust statistics and you believe that Marijuana has 3 times as many carcinogens as tobacco like Above the Influence, D.A.R.E., etc., commercials tell you, think of this: Most potheads on average smoke about 1 joint a week, whereas some tobacco smokers smoke several packs a day. Even in this case, tobacco would still be worse for you because those who smoke it smoke it alot more often. And noone can argue that nicotine is not more addicting than marijuana. Also, there are other ways to consume pot other than through smoking that don't impose the risk of lung cancer, such as eating (although this produces smaller effects), and using a vaporizer, which removes alot of the harmful chemicals that are normally found in the smoke. From the above, I have already established that pot is not as bad for you as tobacco, yet it is illegal. Why? This is because Congress doesn't make laws in concern of your well-being. If they did, both tobacco and alcohol would be illegal. The main reason pot is still illegal today is because it was illegalized along time ago due to foolish reasons and Congress has simply ignored the issue and focused on other things. Some of you may argue that it would be devastating to have people smoking pot while driving. So why don't we just illegalize it while driving, like we do alcohol, and also make it illegal to smoke in public places? Some of you might say that whether or not pot is legal doesn't and will not affect you, so why should you care? The truth is, your taxpayer is money is going towards arrests and jailtime for potheads every year, so it is indeed affecting you, if not directly. Some might say that the social costs of marijuana would outweight the benefits from tax revenue saved because after all, tax revenue from alcohol only covers 10% of its social costs. The truth is, marijuana would come with much lower social costs if we were to only legalize it for use in one's home. First of all, alcohol is served in many public places such as bars, baseball games, etc., and many people drive under the influence only because they have no other way of getting home. If we were to only legalize marijuana for home use, we wouldn't have nearly as much of this problem. Also, a fraction of alcohol's social costs includes arresting drunk husbands that beat their wives, domestic violence, etc., and we wouldn't have this problem with pot, which does not cause people to become violent. Besides, thousands of people smoke pot already anyways, so who has the law stopped? It doesn't serve as a deterrant to keep people from smoking, it just punishes them after they do it, and how does that help anyone? Please don't paint me as a liberal. I am independent and don't follow political labels. And I'm not ranting, I just want to change people's minds by proving them wrong. What do you have to say to this?Unka Dano, I have a pothead friend who is an electrical engineer.It's all about personal responsibility. Look at what alcohol has done to some people. And yet there are some very successful people that drink in moderation.dwndubois, the effects of pot can last for up to six hours. It's not possible to smoke very many joints a week without finding a job and getting money to pay for it in the first place.People are going to use it whether or not its legal wyomugs, it's not just as simple as "allow" or "don't allow".dwndubois, I doubt you would know as you already seem uneducated on the issue. You're under the impression that if it suddenly became legal, people everywhere would start smoking it and anarchy would occur. People already smoke it. We would just spend less money prosecuting innocent people and the innocent people wouldn't go paranoid worrying about the cops showing up.n b, why do you want the government telling everyone what to do?Also n b, the fact that car crashes result from marijuana use even when it's illegal is proof that the law doesn't serve as a deterrant to this so-called "crime". And why should you be forced to breathe second-hand smoke if we only legalize it for use in one's home?C-K again, you must've been high when making that observation, because pot is EXPENSIVE and you have to find time to eat, sleep and get a job to pay for all that sh*t...and besides, that wasn't the only point in my argument that pot should be legal. more