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Medical Marijuana: Hey, Man, Does The Fed’s New Policy Bum You Out?
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hfields
Me? I think marijuana should be subject to the same laws as alcohol. The way I see it, they're similarly dangerous--so regulate pot, make it aboveboard, (or, if that's too radical, available by prescription only in every state), remove the stigma, take the drug cartels out of the equation. Oh, and also, how about making…
Not in My Backyard–but Perhaps the Woods Behind It ?
By
Padmini Mangunta
My sense of justice vs legal ethics goes a bit askew when it comes to sex offenders. On the one hand, I believe in crime and punishment as well as rehabilitation; on the other hand, I don’t know many other crimes that are so offensive to the soul. In Georgia, sex offenders were pushed literally…
Innocent Until Proven Guilty — Is This Still the Case?
By
Padmini Mangunta
I was reading a CNN article about the 4 young men falsely accused of rape at Hofstra University; unsurprisingly, they described the experience as ‘traumatic’. Well, yes, to say the least! Please don’t get me wrong, I’m not speaking out against rape victims who speak up — all too often, their voices are heard with…
Man Irritated by Crying Toddler in Wal-Mart, Slaps Her
By
Padmini Mangunta
I just have to say, completely unrelated to ethics or dilemmas, thank you Virgin America, for in-flight internet. I love multi-tasking a 5-hour journey and work! (I’m completely serious). Now, on to more interesting things. Talk about an ethical fail – this Georgia man was arrested on Monday for disciplining a crying toddler with a…
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