Drug Legalization Post & Discussion

Your assignment this week is to respond to the issue of "Legalizing all drugs of addiction in the US"  Respond to this assignment on the "Discussion Board" by addressing the sections below (a suggestion is to start a word document, respond to the sections below, then copy and paste into the discussion board or simply upload your word document).  Your upload of the assignment and subsequent response to your peers is worth a total of 60 pts.

1. Before looking at or reading up on any information on the topic, choose a side to the issue ("for" or "against" the legalization of ALL drugs of abuse) and provide a rationale for your stance.  (this segment should be at least 1-2 paragraphs)    7 pts.

2. Devise a list of "pros" and "cons" for the Legalization of Drugs (you need to be able to list a minimum of 2 reasons for each).  Use your text, peer-reviewed journals, credible websites, or other sources to help you devise this list.  This segment of your response MUST be in column form (a list labeled "pro" & "con" with bullets or numbers below listing your findings, followed by a short commentary or justification supporting your points in a personal reflection on all the reasons listed.  20 pts.

3. Upon researching and listing the "pros" and "cons", detail your final stance (for or against). Did you retain your position or did you change it? Why?  (this segment should be at least 1-2 paragraphs)  12 pts.

4.  At the bottom of your post, you must include at least 2 references (ie. the textbook, articles, or internet sites. (2.5 pts. per reference). Be sure to reference your resources using APA formatting in list-form at the end of your write-up worth 2 pts. (use separate page if submitting a word document). 12 pts