Mental health is not understood enough is society today, a change around this stigma must be changed.
I believe the future president should make racial disparities between criminal sentences a top priority.
Marijuana legalization throughout the whole U.S.
Reasons why medical marijuana should be legalized in all 50 states of the U.S.A.
I think the problem is that only few states have it.
As a young black male, Mark Jackson worries about police violence every day. He hopes the next president will bring more accountability to the nati...
Recidivism is when a person relapses into criminal behavior. When someone "relapses" it means they are returning to jail. By having felons go throu...
In this letter you will read about immigrants like me who should receive citizenship and why we deserve it.
Death Penalty issue
This letter is to address the legalization of marijuana.
A letter by Michael Calderon
This letter is about the unfairness of prison sentencing. I believe that it is unfair to serve major sentences to people who have only done minor ...
Marijuana should be legal in the US.
The legalization of marijuana and its effect on the United States is a huge issue in our society.
A letter to you in regards to California prop 64
Marijuana should be legalized, because there are more positive benefits than negative.
Is the rapid growth over imprisonment something we should be worried about, and are they preparing those within the system for reinsertion into soc...
How do you feel about people being killed for someone else's crimes?
Jail time for most crimes is too short. We need tougher sentences to deter criminals from committing crimes.
This letter outlines the complexity of the death penalty in the U.S and why it may not be as simple as it seems it should be.
Guns, drugs are bad, social security, and jobs are good
Lets legalize marijuana
I think you should legalize marijuana because it could be a big help for people for stress and anxiety.
Legalizing all drugs and supporting addicts will cut out illegal drug trade across America.
America needs to step in to help Dalits over in India who are suffering from discrimination due to India's caste system.
Prisoners being released early from prison for violent or harmful offenses is a serious problem in our justice system, especially when many people ...
The next president has a crucial influence on the future of the Supreme Court, which significantly affects the functioning of our entire country. T...
There have been many people incarcerated in United States' prisons where there has been abuse, neglect and overall poor conditions. There needs to ...
People are abusing drugs everyday which is a problem in our country.
Prisons in the United States are cruel and undemocratic. They take people's votes, right to government assistance, ability to land a job, and explo...
We are overcrowding prisons and it very bad for the prisoners and society.
The mandatory minimum prison sentencing is unfair for people who have done minor crimes and it needs to be changed.
This letter outlines the injustice served to reporting rape victims, the misconceptions surrounding rape, and the reasons rape culture is still bei...
To replace incarceration as a punitive measure for drug offenses with rehabilitation will reduce the holistic harm of the drug policy.
We have unsecure borders which does not protect us against drugs and criminals.
Laws surrounding incarceration should be less harsh.
A life changing crime with a punishment way too small
My name is Baylee. I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and this letter I am concerned with the topic: should the US legalize marijuana
Our nation has dealt with a War on Drugs for almost 50 years, and their has not been any help to our American people. There needs to be a refocus o...
20% of all incarcerated people are in for drug offenses, most of which are non-violent
Marijuana should be legalized in every state because it could help many people in so many different ways. It is already legal in several states but...
This letter is about the legal and economical reason why we should legalize marijuana.
Why we shouldn't legalize marijuana and how it effects people.
Medical marijuana, is it really as bad as it is deemed to be?
The American justice system should be restructured to prioritize crimes in order of seriousness, and have pre-determined jail times for each crime.
The Discrimination affecting our country needs to be discussed so that an action plan to combat discrimination can be establisheed.
My letter is about the federal and state prison systems. It talks about the increase in Incarcerated inmates, and their crimes. Also it gives stati...
my letter to the president
The US should legalize marijuana.
Our proposition to lower the criminal rates and get the country out of debt.
Why we need to get rid of and keep Marijuana out of the U.S.
Marijuana Legalization
Drug abuse in America does not benefit anyone,proving that drug abuse needs to be stopped and controlled.
Inmates with mental health concerns should be treated as patients, not prisoners
The death penalty is unfair, unconstitutional, and ineffective. This needs to change.
Dear Next President: This infographic illustrates many examples of the inconsistencies and bias in our criminal justice system. As the next preside...
The enforcement of the law that recreational use of marijuana is illegal.
Should the average person of color fear for their life, or are they blowing this out of proportion?
A few changes that can drastically improve America.
Reasons Marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational use
Dear Next President: Is this really justice? Discrimination by race is unjust. How will you work during your presidency to change these injustices?
Police Brutality is a growing issue in our nation that needs a valid, long-term solution.
Stop legalizing marijuana! Leave marijuana to the people who need it for medical purposes.
Marijuana should be legalized in all U.S. states because it would help the economy, it would let police focus on bigger crimes, it would lower the ...
Marijuana can be medically beneficial to help people with many diseases
In this letter I have composed several issues that America faces today. This includes the lack of respect towards rape survivors and the debate ove...
The Federal Government spends more than $15,000,000,000,000 a year on our War on Drugs, and state and local governments spend an estimated $25,000,...
I feel that the issue of racial profiling in America is a topic that needs to be discussed. I feel that discriminating against people because of th...
Child abuse need to be stop.You can help help by speaking up.
Our Foster Care System needs reform. The life of liberty and luxury is taken for granted. There are children in the United States who have never ...
This may seem like a joke, but it is not. Prescription drugs and mainly Heroin have become a major factor. Heroin is the hardest drug, but it is th...
Marijuana should be legalized for medical use because of it's many uses to treat physical and mental illnesses.
Mass incarceration destroys communities
Prison laws and management, and crime rates are an issue because I believe that our judicial laws need to change. The laws need to be more strict, ...
Fixing the world one step at a time by taking drug abuse seriously
Create a policy to decrease student drug use. For every corner you turn there’s a drug dealer emphasizing young teens to buy their drugs and gettin...
I believe that if we, The United States, legalize marijuana, and find a stable way to control it, the effects can be phenomenal.
I believe the legalization of marijuana recreationally for certain ages can save many lives and help many people.
In this letter I am talking about the benefits of legalizing marijuana for medical treatment, and also stories of patients that have had experienc...
One of my best friends passed away over the summer of 2016 at the age of only 15 because he didn't grow up with the proper education on the dangers...
Current drug policy is taking a toll on our country as a whole but by taking steps towards the legalization of cannabis we can alleviate issues suc...
my letter is about why prescription drug abuse should be controlled more.
This letter is about immigrants moving to the U.S. who doesn't have their citizenship.
MEdicinal marijuan shoul be used for medical help
Let it be legalized for its many positive effects on our psychological wellbeing.
Mandatory or readily available education about addiction is not only helpful but increasingly necessary.
People in America are overdosing on drugs everyday which is a serious problem in our country.
Why isn't medical marijuana legalized in all states in the USA?
I chose this problem because most family members are doing drugs or you know another family member that does or uses drugs. This can not only effec...
My letter to the president about the facts of the legalization of medical marijuana and why it should be legalized.
The economic and social benefits of marijuana legalization.
Drugs is a gigantic problem in the United States and we need to finally do the right thing.
Prison sentences should be longer because it keeps dangerous criminals off of our city streets.
My letter about how legalization of marijuana can positively impact our country
Why you should legalize Marijuana
Marijuana does more than make people happy, hungry and sleepy.
We need to help ALL of the drug addicts and save them and others from being miserable. Forcing the drug addicts into rehab will make a big differen...
Marijuana can be used medically, it's better than alcohol and cigarettes, and it would give us a boost in our economy.
Medical marijuana could be used to help patients in pain all around the United States, if we legalized the use of it.
Medical Marijuana has been proven to be of value to patients struggling through the painful side effects of many illness and, therefore, should be ...
