Discuss Prohibition and the criminalization of drugs/War on Drugs, including how they were similar and how they were different.

page 1: Discuss Prohibition and the criminalization of drugs/War on Drugs, including how they were similar and how they were different.

-Remember to use critical thinking. Do not just say they were both illegal at one time etc. Think critically about how both are done/carried out by the government, what they required, who was targeted, etc.

PAGE 2: **Numerous states across the country have legalized marijuana for recreational use, others have bills in their assembly and others are refusing to propose such legislation. You are the Governor of NJ and a bill is on the way to your desk to legalize marijuana for recreational use.

** For the 1st paragraph, I want to know if you would personally pass or veto the bill and why.

** For paragraphs 2-4, I want you to answer the questions as if you decided to pass the bill, no matter what your personal feelings are based on the information you learned in this course. I dont want your opinion, I want learned concepts.

Paragraph #1: Would you pass or veto legislation that legalizes marijuana for recreational use and what would be your primary motivation to pass or veto the measure?

Paragraph #2: Make an argument as to why marijuana is not a dangerous drug?

Paragraph #3: What would you do for those who are currently in jail/prison or going through the court process for marijuana-related offenses?

Paragraph #4: What regulations would you put into place in regards to the growing, processing, and sale of marijuana? (Think critically)