Legalization?

Recently the Obama Administration implemented a new marijuana policy. Medical marijuana users and suppliers will not be arrested as long as they conform to state laws, and new policy guidelines. I came across a post regarding the logic of legalization and it caught my eye. In the begging, the author stated “Why do we need to make it all about sick people?” When the fact is the new policy is about finding ways to help sick people manage their illness, and pain in the most effective way possible without encountering problems with the law.

Furthermore I do agree that a very small portion of marijuana is used to manage sickness. For example the author stated it bluntly themselves “I do want to get high…What’s it to you?” The majority of the people whom are supporting the legalization of marijuana movement have the same attitude. But don’t get the impression that they all are bad people or drug dealers. In the second paragraph the author states “We need to assert our freedom to engage in an activity that harms very few people and results in needless jail time and wasted tax dollars.” The author has a valid point, but only to a certain extent. One of our founding fathers of this nation Thomas Jefferson emphasized on “Life, Liberty, and pursuit of happiness.” Some “stoners” believe legalizing marijuana is one step towards there pursuit of happiness and asserting their freedom. Then the author is deliberately naïve when comparing themselves to a cancer patient struggling with chemo-induced nausea. In the last paragraph the author mentioned prohibition. It’s unfortunate that they did not elaborate on it more. Due to the fact many years ago our nation was facing the same problem. But today’s substance is more momentous than alcohol.

Overall the author made some valid statements, and even made some irrelevant/naive statements. The author also could have gone into more detail on some certain subjects. It’s obvious that the author supports the legalization of marijuana movement.

Economic Crisis

As we all know we are going through an economic crisis. The unemployment rate has sky rocketed. Hard working citizens are loosing their source of income, and not being able to provide for them selves and their family. Due to that it's resulting in people falling behind on their mortgage payments which lead to foreclosure. On a better note the U.S government has established the Homeowner Affordability Plan $75 billion dollars that will aid homeowners. "The plan will help as many as 7 million to 9 million families refinance or restructure their mortgage." The author of this article is right to a certain extent it will help many families but not all. For most mortgage companies in order to refinance you have to be current on your payments. I actually work for a mortgage company so I familiar with this plan. I have the opportunity see what really goes on behind the scenes. "Those at risk of loosing their homes to foreclosure can convert their mortgages into affordable ones...and the ability to stay in their homes." When the reality is the majority are losing their homes due to foreclosure. The plan will not assist homeowners who purchased homes they could not afford for the term of their mortgage in the first place. Not everyone has a loan with Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae whom are the only two investor’s participating in this plan. The author makes some valid statements but he fails to mention the reality of the situation.