Missouri Possibly Next State to Legalize Marijuana

A state lawmaker from Missouri has recently filed a bill to make Missouri the next state to legalize recreational marijuana.  While Colorado is the only state currently allowing recreational marijuana, Washington State allows the use of marijuana for medical use only.  However this would be greatly beneficial to all of the community of Missouri, there will be a lot of taxes and stipulations on the use of marijuana, if the bill happens to be past.

First Colorado, the Washington, and now possibly Missouri, the only question is: how will be next?  Missouri will be the third state in the nation to allow the use of marijuana legally.  If the bill is passed in Missouri, it will be greatly beneficial to the community and of course the economy.

There will be several stipulations on the product; that is if the bill is passed.  The use of marijuana for recreational causes would impose a tax that would be 25%.  Too many, this high percentage may seem outrageous, and it is.  However this high percentage seams outrageous, but many are just happy that the use of recreational marijuana may become legal very soon.  Other stipulations include state set up licensing for growers and sellers, therefore not just anyone not just anyone can produce or sell marijuana legally.  The rules will be a lot like alcohol, you must be of twenty one years of age to use it, and you cannot operate a vehicle while under the influence of the drug.  Also, like mentioned before, there will be licensed sellers and producers of the drug, just as alcohol is.

Under the bill that has been imposed, there would be allowed one retailer for every 2,500 people.  Also, the city of Saint Lewis is allowed to have up to 400 retailers, however only 127 of the 400 will be allowed in the actual city itself.  There will be several stipulations overall over the use of the recreational drug, if the bill is passed, and this can be a good thing.  Missouri should have a lot of stipulations because they haven’t ever tried anything like this, and things could get out of hand if the rules weren’t firmly set and enforced properly.

The last stipulation to the proposed bill would allow anyone without a license to have up to one pound of the recreation drug legally.

http://www.kmov.com/news/local/Missouri-lawmaker-files-marijuana-legalization-bill-243941961.html

Missouri Lawmaker Files Marijuana Legalization Bill." KMOV Kmov.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Feb. 2014.

Great Problems Arise Early at 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics

With the 2014 Winter Olympics being kicked off Thursday in Sochi, Russia, many have indicated several problems with the games already.  There was still work being done on the games, even on the day the games was set to begin on Thursday!  Many fans and athletes have been complaining about the horrible conditions and organization of the games.  The Russian president believed that by having the games in Sochi that people from all around the world would realize that Russia is not such a bad place and as hostile as it was in the 1900s.  However it looks like things are not going as planned in Sochi.

Fans and athletes from all over the world travel every other year for the winter or summer Olympics.  Many are complaining this year about the horrible conditions and coordination of the Olympics in Sochi, Russia.  One of the first things that were noticed immediately was the road construction that was going on last minute.  Several roads were not even made even a week ago that were still being built days before the games, frustrating fans and athletes of the games by causing a huge halt in traffic.

Several other problems were reported, and there was even a twitter account made called "Sochi Problems", showing pictures of everything that’s wrong with the Olympics in Sochi.  One of these main issues at the Olympics was the hotels the athletes from around the globe were staying in.  If you’re competing in the biggest sporting competitions of the decade, you should get a nice hotel room, right?  Well evidently not.  Pictures of the rooms were getting a lot of buzz, depicting 3 small single beds in each room, with a single night stand between each and almost nothing else in the rooms.  On top of that, there were multiple problems with the restrooms at the hotels.  First off, sink water was a brownish color that did not look the slightest bit sanitary.  Too add to it, they were not allowing people to flush their toilet paper, leaving a small wastebasket by the toilet to leave it in, also very unsanitary.

Yet another problem that has not raised as much concern however is the stray dog problem.  Almost anywhere you go in Sochi there are stray dogs roaming the roads and almost anywhere else you can think of looking for food.  Although most of these dogs aren’t going to be dangerous to spectators but they just are one of the indicators that the country is not fully on top of its game.

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/winter-olympics-2014-sochis-99-problems-twitter-handles/story?id=22394751

Grimes, Micah. "Winter Olympics 2014: Sochi Problems Now Have a Home on Twitter." ABC News. ABC News Network, 06 Feb. 2014. Web. 06 Feb. 2014.

Floyd Mayweather and Other Super Bowl Scandals

Rumors were fluttering around, as early as a week before the Super Bowl, that famous undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather had bet just over 10 million dollars on the Broncos.  As you all know, the Broncos were obliterated 43-8, in one of the largest Super Bowl defeats of all times.  Right as the game was about over, Floyd posted on his twitter and instagram account, denying the rumor that he had wagered an eight figure bet on the largest game of the year.

Mayweather finally came out and said the rumors weren’t true about him betting millions of dollars on the super bowl, in the last few minutes of the game.  Mayweather even denied wagering a single dollar on the game and later came to say that if he had placed a bet on the game, he would have bet on the Seahawks.  He claimed he would have bet for Seattle because they are the number one defensive team in the nation, and like himself in boxing, he is a great defender.  The famous boxer also said the most he ever had won from a single wager was 1.1-1.2 million dollars, however he also said the most he ever had lost was “probably about a million” dollars.  Mayweather also came to say that if he would bet $10 million dollars on anything, he would have bet it on himself.  Mayweather is 45-0 in boxing and will return to the ring May 3^rd in Las Vegas.

There was even yet another scandal involving the Super Bowl last earlier this week.  Many fans and viewers of the super bowl claimed that the “Red Hot Chili Peppers” didn’t actually play live.  After a lot of buzzing on social media sites, the bands bassist, Flea, came to say that the rumors were in fact true.  He stated that because they only have s shortened period of time to set up the stages and audio cords,  they could sing live, however the bass, drums, and guitar was all pre-recorded.  They did this because there was so much room for error, that if one thing went wrong, there could be blaring loud noises that not just people at the super bowl would hear, everyone across the nation would also hear.

These statements make it questionable if perhaps last year’s Super Bowl’s guest singer, Beyonce, actually had things pre-recorded as well.  She was caught on inauguration day lip singing the star spangled banner, which also raises the question if she lip sung at the super bowl as well.

"Michigan Ann Arbor Bay City Detroit Flint Grand Rapids Jackson Kalamazoo Lansing Muskegon Saginaw All Michigan." The Grand Rapids Press. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Feb. 2014.

http://www.mlive.com/mayweather/index.ssf/2014/02/floyd_mayweather_refutes_rumor.html

The Famous Super Bowl

The super bowl is a time where families and friends can get together and watch one of America’s favorite supports and eat some of the best foods.  Many are called “un-American” for not watching the game.  The most watched televised event every year by millions of Americans, and other people all around the world.  Where the NFC and AFCs best teams get together and battle it out in the most epic and intense football games of the year.  Wings, fries, chips, pop, beer, and football, some of America’s favorite things, all put together.

The day is seen as a holiday to many people, super bowl XLVIII this year when the Denver Broncos take on the Seattle Sehawks.  The broncos are favored to win and if you ask just about anyone, they’ll say go Broncos!  Several jokes have been going around saying that it’s a funny coincidence that the Broncos and the Seahawks are from the only two states that have legalized marijuana this year.  Surly there is no correlation but it’s funny to joke around about.

The average American consumes just around 2,000 calories during the 3 hour span of the game.  This is usually just short of what one person eats in a day, but in three hours!  Some of the greasiest foods are made and everyone loves it.  Some of the most popular foods include wings, chips, brownies, and several others.

While many watch the game merely for the sport, several others watch it for the commercials.  Yes the commercials, one of the only times of the year where anyone wants to watch commercials.  Therefore making it an overall pleasurable experience, with nonstop comedy and action.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl

"Super Bowl." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 02 Jan. 2014. Web. 01 Feb. 2014.

Possible Deportation of Justin Bieber

Well now it has come down to it, the popular teen music star might have to start facing his consequences for real now.   A petition on the US government’s website has been streaming around for Justin to be deported, and it legally must be viewed by the government if it reaches 100,000 signatures.  Just after 3 days of being posted, the petition had reached 100,000 signatures and over 200,000 on the fourth day.   Now legally the government must look at it and consider deporting Bieber.  He is in the United States on a visa and can be denied that visa at any time.

The petition reads “We would like to see the dangerous, reckless, destructive, and drug abusing, Justin Bieber deported and his green card revoked.  He is not only threatening the safety of our people but he is also a terrible influence on our nation’s youth. We the people would like to remove Justin Bieber from our society”.

The popular teen sensation music star has gotten in a lot of trouble in the last year, but more particularly in the last week.  Photos have leaked of the star doing drugs and alcohol, not just once, but on several occasions. Reporters have said that Bieber is addicted to lean which is a form of prescription cough syrup.  Now recently in the last week, Bieber has been caught egging the neighbors house, then there was a warrant to search his house for evidence.  Later in the week the teen was picked up drag racing the streets of California while intoxicated and under the influence of drugs.

The so called “Beliebers” who are known to be Justin’s fans are begging to give Justin another chance, but this might just be the last straw.  Many are also wondering if they can deny Bieber’s visa because of this allegations and whether or not it’s a good idea.  I believe that it’s a good idea for several reasons.  First he is a horrible influence on the youth and causes them to do bad things.  Many might recall the “Cuts for Bieber” that took place a year ago when Justin got in trouble and hundreds of teenage girls cut their wrists to get him to stop doing bad things.  Second of all he has no business being the in United States if he constantly getting into trouble in the US and is causing more harm then help.

Many oppose my beliefs on the situation but there are also going to be several that agree, that Bieber is in fact nothing but trouble.  The government is still reviewing the petition and hopefully will come out with announcement sometime soon.

"NewsFeed." NewsFeed The White House Now Has to Respond to the Petition to Deport Justin Bieber Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Feb. 2014.

http://newsfeed.time.com/2014/01/29/white-house-petition-to-deport-justin-bieber/

Possible Death Penalty for Leader of Boston Marathon Bombing

Federal prosecutors stated last Thursday that they will try and prosecute Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the leader of the Boston Marathon bombings, on the death penalty.  The final decision was made by Attorney General Eric Holder but wasn’t announced until later in the day on Thursday evening, deciding they would try and put Tsarnaev on death row.  Many people believe that Tsarnaev should be put on death row because he killed 3 and injured over 200 in the bombings, but several are against it.  This leads to one big question that has been floating not just around the nation, but around the world for several generations: should people be put on death row or should they be jailed for the remainder of their lives.

There are several pros and cons to each method, but if you ask almost anybody, you will get a complete different answer and point of view.  Many believe that the death penalty should be legal while several others don’t, thus making it a large topic under debate.  Death row is legal in 32 states and illegal in 18, including the District of Columbia.

Death row is bad for several reasons, and should be abolished in every state.  First off, the suspect won’t have time to face their actual consequences of that they’ve done.  There just getting the easy way out which is painless and doesn’t do a thing to teach them a lesson.  Second of all, we are all entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness under the law.  If someone is being killed for something they did, I don’t see how they’re entitled to life whatsoever.

"After consideration of the relevant facts, the applicable regulations and the submissions made by the defendant’s counsel, I have determined that the United States will seek the death penalty in this matter," was said by Holder late Thursday evening. He continued to say in his statement that “The nature of the conduct at issue and the resultant harm compel this decision”.

Prosecutors believe that Tsarnaev along with his brother Tamerlan who were from Russia but had lived in the Boston area for about a decade, planted two pressure cooker bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. However Tamerlan, the brother, died in a shootout with the police, his brother made it out alive.

The attack was one of the worst the United States has seen since September 11^th 2001, when airplanes were hijacked and flown into the twin towers, the pentagon, and lastly was targeted Washington dc.

 Seventeen of 30 charges against Tsarnaev carry the possibility of the death penalty which makes it extremely likely that Trarnaev will be charged with the death penalty.  Tsarnaev, who is just 20 years old, has pleaded not guilty and no trial date has been set yet.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/01/30/prosecutors-seek-death-penalty-for-boston-marathon-bombing-suspect/

"Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect." Fox News. FOX News Network, n.d. Web. 02 Feb. 2014.