Marijuana Convictions Shouldn't Stop Financial Aid

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Although illegal, marijuana does not wreak havoc on individuals, families and entire communities the way other drugs are known to. Why then, is it grouped in with other more dangerous drugs? Underage drinking is a huge problem in America, particularly on college campuses; there aren't any policies that keep minors caught drinking from receiving financial aid. This is not to advocate for marijuana use, this is to simply point out how unfair it is to subject someone convicted of smoking a joint to the same fate as someone convicted of smoking and selling crack. As with any legal situation, especially those involving drugs, all of the circumstances surrounding the case should be considered: one question on an application should not be enough to determine whether or not a student gets money for college. If the question isn't going to be removed from the application altogether, then a second question should be added, asking the applicant to classify the drug conviction and list the type of drug and the street value.

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Marijuana Convictions Shouldn't Stop Financial Aid

Current federal laws prevent anyone with a drug conviction-even a nonviolent one-from receiving financial aid for college. With America's rising drug...

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