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Disability

2011-10-07T16:46:58Z

JMercer:

The strict meaning of '''disability''' is the condition of a person who does not have the typical abilities of a healthy person.

''Disability'' is a [[noun]]. Its root is ''ability''. The ''dis-'' [[affix|prefix]] means "lack of."
[[Disabled|''Disabled'']] is an [[adjective]] that means "impaired" or "damaged."

There are many types of disability, both physical, mental or developmental, and a wide range of the amount of the disability. Some loss of ability is expected with age and is considered normal.
A disability may occur due to illness or injury. Some may be temporary, while some may lead to a permanent condition.

The term ''disabled'' sometimes is misinterpreted in a pejorative sense, and terms like ''differently-abled'' have come into existence, as another example of liberal redefinition to conform to politically correct languages.<ref>[http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/111450.html] </ref> Some groups of disabled, such as the deaf, do not regard themselves as disabled and have developed a culture where hearing is considered unwanted{{fact}}.

Yet another aspect of the flawed [[Obamacare]] system is the wasteful spending on the uninsured, who are responsible for covering their own medical costs. A second instance of wasteful deficit spending is the handouts of pensions and unemployment payments choosing not to purchase disability or work insurance.

==References==
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* http://www.thefreedictionary.com

==External Links==
* [http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=500| United States - information on disability]

User:JMercer

2011-10-07T16:42:33Z

JMercer: Created page with "A devoted young conservative Christian from New Zealand, working hard to eventually move to the greatest country in the world, The United States of America, legally. I am..."

A devoted young conservative Christian from [[New Zealand]], working hard to eventually move to the greatest country in the world, [[The United States of America]], legally. I am a clear example of a young man working through legitimate channels, and not commiting the crime of [[Illegal Immigration]].

For every border jumper and plane hopper, good men like me are pushed to the back of the line while the government wastes money dealing with men and women who are nothing more than thieves and criminals.

Disability

2011-10-07T16:38:32Z

JMercer:

The strict meaning of '''disability''' is the condition of a person who does not have the typical abilities of a healthy person.

''Disability'' is a [[noun]]. Its root is ''ability''. The ''dis-'' [[affix|prefix]] means "lack of."
[[Disabled|''Disabled'']] is an [[adjective]] that means "impaired" or "damaged."

There are many types of disability, both physical, mental or developmental, and a wide range of the amount of the disability. Some loss of ability is expected with age and is considered normal.
A disability may occur due to illness or injury. Some may be temporary, while some may lead to a permanent condition.

The term ''disabled'' sometimes is misinterpreted in a pejorative sense, and terms like ''differently-abled'' have come into existence, as another example of liberal redefinition to conform to politically correct languages.<ref>[http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/111450.html] </ref> Some groups of disabled, such as the deaf, do not regard themselves as disabled and have developed a culture where hearing is considered unwanted{{fact}}.

Yet another aspect of the flawed [[Obamacare]] system is the wastefl spending on the uninsured, who are responsible for covering their own medical costs. A second instaqnce of wasteful deficit spending is the handouts of pensions and nemployment poayments choosing not to purchase disability or work insurance.

==References==
<references/>

* http://www.thefreedictionary.com

==External Links==
* [http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=500| United States - information on disability]

Marijuana

2011-10-07T16:30:38Z

JMercer:

[[Image:Marijuana.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Indoor Marijuana Grow (DEA photo)]]
'''Marijuana''' is a dangerous drug that comes from the ''Cannabis'' [[plant]]. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound.

The effects of marijuana can include short-term memory loss, mild [[hallucination]]s, and an impairment of physical and mental functioning. Proponents of marijuana have claimed that it has medicinal benefits (see [[Medical marijuana]]) although other treatments can also deliver these benefits to various ailments without hallucinations and the impairments to judgment.

The religious or sacramental use of marijuana is reported in various cultures such as those of the [[Rastafari]] movement or the [[Sadhu]]s of India.

==Medicinal Harms==
Marijuana contains many of the same carcinogens as tobacco, thus when smoked it has the same harmful effects including: potential damage to DNA, cancer, respiratory diseases associated with smoke inhilation, and impaired immune system.<ref>[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090615095940.htm Science Daily 6/9/2009]</ref>. However, these effects have not been linked directly to alternate methods of marijuana use. Marijuana use can impair short term memory while intoxicated. THC has slight negative affects on long term memory and thus, in chronic users (approximately 1g/24Hrs)<ref>[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]</ref>, complications with long term memory are a risk. If smoked, marijuana leads to a temporary increase in heart rate and blood pressure while intoxicated. For this reason, there is a slight increase in the risk for heart related problems including heart attack during the time of intoxication<ref>[http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/20_mens_health.html AskMen: Benefits of Marijuana]</ref>. Chronic smokers often suffer from mild withdrawal symptoms, however marijuana is not physically addictive.<ref>[http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-teenage-mind/201012/is-marijuana-addictive Psychology Today: Is Marijuana Addictive?]</ref>. Marijuana can impair judgment, motor skills, and balance <ref>[http://www.acde.org/common/Marijana.htm]</ref>. Marijuana has also been linked to impaired learning and developmental diability in unborn children <ref>[http://www.nature.com/npp/journal/v31/n10/full/1301068a.html Neuropsycopharmacology: High-Potency Marijuana Impairs Executive Function and Inhibitory Motor Control]</ref>

==Medicinal Benefits==
The active ingredient in marijuana, [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], has been shown (in studies) to produce certain psychological and medicinal benefits. Marijuana has been used to treat anorexia and has been used as an antiemetic.<ref>[http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Support/marijuana National Cancer Institute]</ref> Harvard University conducted a study on the effect of Δ-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on certain lung cancers. The result of the test was that THC can reduce tumor size by as much as half.<ref>[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/7/2007]</ref> In addition to a significant reduction in tumor size, there was a reduction in lesions on the lungs by 60%, and a reduction in protein markers associated with the progression of cancer.<ref>[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070417193338.htm Science Daily 4/17/2007]</ref> This study shows that not only can THC treat the side effects of cancer treatment, but can stop the spread of cancer, repair damage caused by tumors, and even reduce the size of tumors.

In addition to the positive effect on cancer treatment symptoms and cancer itself, marijuana is used to help patients afflicted with [[amyotrophic lateral sclerosis|ALS]]<ref>[http://ajh.sagepub.com/content/18/4/264.short American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine]</ref>.

Marijuana is an [[antispasmodic]] and is used in the treatment of seizures <ref>[http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9586&page=106 National Academies Press: Marijuana and muscle spasticity]</ref>. Marijuana is also used in the treatment of migraines, arthritis<ref>[http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/art.1780090304/abstract Online Library: Treatment of adjuvant arthritis in rats with anti-inflammatory drugs]</ref>, depression<ref>[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]</ref>, and glaucoma. However the effect of marijuana on intraocular pressure (IOC) is not as effective as those offered by other drugs on the market <ref>[http://www.nei.nih.gov/news/statements/marij.asp National Eye Institue: Glaucoma and Marijuana use]</ref>.

There have not been many in-depth and widely distributed studies into the possible medicinal effects of marijuana. However, with pressure from liberal advocates of marijuana, more otherwise accredited institutions are conducting research on the drug.

==Interesting Facts==
Carl Sagan used recreational marijuana to help "open his mind".<ref>[http://boingboing.net/2009/10/07/carl-sagan-spaced-ou.html Boing Boing: Carl Sagan Spaced Out]</ref>
Cannabis was first cultivated in China around 4000 B.C.<ref>[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]</ref>
U.S. Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper.<ref>[http://www.interestingfacts.org/fact/facts-about-marijuana Interesting Facts: Facts about marijuana]</ref>
George Washington grew marijuana. <ref>[http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/thepresidentandcabinet/a/gwtheman.htm The President and the Cabinet: George Washington the Man]</ref>
Marijuana is over 100 times less lethal than Alcohol (ratio of lethal dose to effective dose)<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetrahydrocannabinol Wikipedia: Tetrahydrocannabinol]</ref>.
==Law==
Marijuana is a [[Schedule I]] [[Controlled Substance]] in the United States of America, meaning that it is an illegal substance under the law of the United States. In a few countries, particularly in the most [[liberal]] countries of [[Western Europe]], it is legal, though several other countries impose more harsh penalties than the Untied States.

Many liberals have advocated for decriminalization.<ref>[http://www.leap.cc Law Enforcement Against Prohibition]</ref><ref>http://www.lp.org/issues/lp-oss.shtml</ref>

Many [[American]] [[conservative]]s, especially social conservatives, oppose legalization of marijuana in any form due to its harmful medical and emotional effects and its likelihood of harm to third parties due to drug-related crime and reckless driving. A few libertarian-leaning conservatives, most notably [[William F. Buckley]] and [[Larry Elder]], have advocated the decriminalization of this drug. Some [[liberal]]s support legalization, but most instead advocate for drug treatment and rehabilitation. [[Libertarian]]s are usually the biggest supporters of marijuana legalization.

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