Discuss whether or not public order crimes (victimless crimes), such as prostitution, recreational drug use (marijuana), and gambling, should be decriminalized

What will be an ideal response?


The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays: Discuss whether or not society should legalize prostitution, and provide a "for legalization" and an "against legalization" response

Discuss whether or not society should legalize recreational drug use (marijuana), and provide a "for legalization" and an "against legalization" response

Discuss whether or not society should legalize gambling, and provide a "for legalization" and an "against legalization" response

Identify any other behavior that may be considered "morals" (victimless) crimes Encourage students to include any personal experiences with "morals" (victimless) crimes in their responses

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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