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Legalization of Marijuana

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  The Legalization of Marijuana The legalization of marijuana has been debated for decades, and is a topic that many are passionate about.Today, marijuana has become a point of widespread controversy, and there have been several recent state and federal jurisdictions to both restrict the drug further and to decriminalize it as well. Though support for legalization has significantly increased in recent years, there are points to be made on both sides of the argument, highlighting the benefits and detriments of legalization. Advocates for legalization argue that prison overpopulation and extremely high numbers of drug related arrests are unfair to common citizens who simply use marijuana for personal reasons. Opposers of this movement view marijuana as a threat to our society, especially the youth, and argue that the negative effects such as addiction and health threats outweigh the risk of overcrowded prisons.   Marijuana has been used in our society dating back as far as Colonial Ameri
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Homelessness

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It is not uncommon for families and children to be homeless; in fact, in a study by Family Promise of Gwinnett , 1 in 18 children are homeless during school years (“Homeless Facts”). It also states that “almost half of  all children dealing with the trauma and stress of homelessness are under 6 years old”. Georgia ranks one of the worst states for homelessness, but Gwinnett County specifically ranks the third highest county in the state, after Fulton and Chatham. Even if you have never experienced homelessness yourself, it is very likely that you have known or met someone who was. However, homelessness is a burden that many people feel ashamed of, and therefore might not openly share this fact with others. Often, people become homeless due to circumstances beyond their control, such as job loss, medical emergencies, or domestic violence.  Homelessness is a challenging and painful lifestyle, and often many other problems present themselves as a result. Without a stable home life it can
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My First Time in the Hospital

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Cafe Du Monde, Decatur Street, French Quarter, New Orleans   It was a gloomy, rainy morning in early        April. A light mist fell over the cobblestone streets and red brick buildings as  I walked with my sister, mom, aunt, and grandma. They were all bundled up in sweaters, coats, and rain jackets, complaining about the cold weather and rain; but I was walking in a flowy, sleeveless dress because I had brought nothing warmer. It was my first time in New Orleans , and for some reason, I expected it to be warm and sunny all the time, especially so late in the spring. I didn’t mind the rain and cold however, I always liked it that way because I thought it looked pretty. It looked even prettier in New Orleans than it did at home. “Don’t you want my jacket?” my mom questioned for the hundredth time. “No, I’m fine. We’re almost there, anyway,” I answered, smiling at her concern. We were walking to one of the nicest restaurants in the city to attend my cousin’s bridal brunch. She was about
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