JUS 506 Topic 8 Discussion Questions 1 & 2

JUS 506 Topic 8 DQ 1

The pornography industry is one of the most lucrative in thenation— some estimates are that it grosses more than $4 billionannually—however the women and girls who work in this industrysee very little of that money.

Prostitution as well is highlyprofitable for a growing number of pimps and human traffickers sellingboth women and children. What are the legal and moral differencesbetween these two types of sex work, and how have changing socialnorms contributed to the legal status of both today?

JUS 506 Topic 8 DQ 2

Do some research on the problems associated with marijuana use, particularly in states where recreational marijuana is now legal. Recent studies have identified 1) a decrease in belief that marijuana is harmful, and 2) a significant increase in marijuana use specifically among children in 8th-10th grades. What are the implications of this research for other states proposing legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana?

Do you believe marijuana should be legalized? Why or why not?