Am I on the Wrong Side of History? What Would You Say?
You’re in a conversation and someone accuses you of being “on the wrong side of history” because of something you believe.
What would you say?
It’s common in debates over moral issues for one side to accuse the other of being on the “wrong” side of history. Is it true that the future is destined to follow a long arc that bends toward progressive ideas, and that traditional morality is headed for the “dustbin of history?”
Marijuana Sales Continue to Climb in Arkansas
News outlets report that “medical” marijuana sales continue to rise in Arkansas.
Data from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration shows sales rose 6.4% during the first half of this year compared to last year. That may be good news for the businesses selling marijuana, but it’s not good for the people of Arkansas.
The truth is marijuana is harmful — whether it is marketed as “medical” marijuana or “recreational” marijuana.
Marijuana has been tied to a number of deadly heart problems — including heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. In fact, researchers now say marijuana use doubles a person’s risk of death from heart disease.
Marijuana use during pregnancy has been shown time and time again to hurt unborn children and newborns.
Experts have found heavy marijuana use is linked to paranoia, memory loss, schizophrenia, and other serious problems.
Nationwide, marijuana products are sending kids to the emergency room.
And instead of decreasing crime, marijuana legalization has actually emboldened drug cartels and increased the flow of illegal drugs across America.
The tax revenue that states like Arkansas receive from marijuana sales does not justify the damage that marijuana causes.
All of this underscores what we have said for years: Marijuana may be many things, but “harmless” simply is not one of them.
Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.