Meet the Contributors: Leo

Hello, my name is Leo Dassa and I am a Public Relations major at University of Maryland. Marijuana should be legalized, because of the crime it causes. Especially to a local and hometown like mine, Baltimore, I think it could really use this to get people off the streets. A lot of prison could be freed up for actual serious crimes, such as murder and homicide. Marijuana has never caused a death where legal substances, such as alcohol and tobacco, have. Coming from a city that revolves around drug problems, I would love to learn more about what causes it. Furthermore, I would like to learn about how to prevent it. I eagerly look forward to diving into the world of drug wars.

Meet the Contributors: Matthew

Hello, my name is Matthew Hamburger. As a senior majoring in Communication Studies at the University of Maryland, I hope to start a career in the marketing and sales industry after graduation. As a Baltimore native and third generation Maryland Terrapin student, I have always had an affinity for the University of Maryland. My main passion in life is traveling, as evidenced by having visited forty-seven states throughout my life. Immediately after college, I hope to visit Alaska, Hawaii, and Nevada to become one of the youngest persons to have visited all fifty states. I am interested in learning about the War on Drugs due to the significant impact it has had on our country. With many lives lost and millions of dollars spent, I want to further advance my knowledge on this subject.

Meet the Contributors: Kayleigh

My name is Kayleigh Poulsen and I’m a senior at the University of Maryland. I am studying Communications with a minor in Rhetoric. I am looking into a career involving Social Work. I am looking forward to working with the War on Drugs topic as it is becoming increasingly salient in todays news. The issue is multi-faceted and fosters the opportunity for discussion. I hope to contribute to an examination of both sides of the debate on marijuana legalization. 

Meet the Contributors: Lawrence

My name is Lawrence and I’m a graduating senior at University of Maryland College Park. I care about the war on drugs because it has claimed a senseless amount of lives since its inception. It has also managed to take average communities and turn them into cesspools of crime. Wars are supposed to come to an end, but this so called war has been raging on for almost 100 years. The massive loss of lives, wasted government funds, and destroyed communities are among the top reasons that we are calling for a cease and desist to the war on drugs. This issue has affected every American citizen in some way, shape, or form over the years. If we as a country do not alter our views on this issue there will certainly be no change in the outcome. If insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results, then I would have to conclude that we should all care about this issue for the sake of America’s sanity.

Meet the Contributors: Biendhy

Hello, my name is Biendhy. I am a senior at the University of Maryland – College Park! I am majoring in Communications and in pursuit of a career in the PR field. I am passionate about this war on drugs because I have directly and indirectly seen the effects drugs has on people I know personally, and through what is constantly portrayed via the media. This topic of war on drugs is important because it is taking more lives as the years go by; both young and old. Not only has it become a financial burden for the people involved but combine that with the ill-fated health effects, this war on drugs needs to be addressed and solved.

The War on Drugs

The War on Drugs has taken on an increasing media relevancy in the past decade. The battle over marijuana legalization and decriminalization has been gaining traction in the news within the United States. This blog will explore the far reaching effects that the War on Drugs has had on countless victims. We will engage in discussions about both sides of the marijuana debate, as this is a prominent issue in today’s society. We will discuss different campaigns, media rhetoric, and initiatives taken in regards to the drug war.