Sociology Research Proposal.
The proposed research will be devoted to the issue of decriminalization in Canada of the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The bill that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana was put on hold by the government last year when the last election was called; however, the government apparently plans to reintroduce the bill this fall. There is an ongoing discussion on the above issue in the Canadian society. Taking into account the previous precedents of postponing the bill and the general controversy surrounding the issue, many proponents of the above legislation are concerned that the government is not going to go through with it. For example, a recent parade in Toronto to promote legal marijuana was shut down by police.
The topic of decriminalization of the possession of small amounts of marijuana is as interesting as it is complex. There is a lot of information on the topic, especially online, but it is not always organized in a way that is easy to read and understand.
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English: Discount Medical Marijuana cannabis shop ...In addition, most sites and discussion groups are dedicated to presenting only one side of the issue. Providing objective sociological research and information that is more structured and easy to comprehend might help to better illustrate both sides of the argument and help educate those who are unaware, confused, or undecided on the issue. According to the statistical data published on the CBC News web site, Australia, many European countries, and twelve states in the United States have already decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana. According to the same source, decriminalization of marijuana possession would save the federal government $150 million each year in court costs. It would also make it a lot easier for those who need marijuana for medical reasons to obtain it...