Question 13 I strongly agree that the moral standards should be seen as being

individualistic; what one person considers to be moral may be judged to be

immoral by another person.
Morality is the distinction of the good from the bad. This distinction is usually
enforced by the government in the form of laws. Different countries have different
perspectives on whats right and wrong which reflects on the different laws that are
enforced. This difference in laws causes a difference of moral standing amongst
individuals about various issues.
Cannabis is considered a class B drug in the United Kingdom, which by definition
means it is a highly addictive and harmful narcotic. People that associate themselves
with this substance are criminals and there are severe penalties for anyone caught
being involved with it. It is an illegal substance, yet there is such a high demand for it
that some people make a living out of dealing this drug. This has a terrible impact on
society causing a great deal of drug related crimes and it is also a financial black
hole for the government since the money from this drug does not get circulated back
in the countrys economy in many cases. It is immoral to be funding these illegal
organisations because it will encourage more and more people to deal drugs as a
way of making a living, which means theres more dealers, which in turn causes
more people to get tempted to get involved.
On the other hand, in some countries around the world cannabis is legal and is
available for purchase to the public for recreational and medical use. Some countries
are in the process of researching this drug for potential health benefits. People in
these countries that consume cannabis are not considered criminals, but are
considered to be similar to people that drink alcohol. This means that all marijuana
grown, exported and sold is under government control, all the profits are getting
circulated back to the countrys economy and this has severe implications for drug
dealers. The dealers are out of business, the people interested in cannabis purchase
mass produced marijuana from special stores that is regulated and grown under
safety regulations. They no longer have to fund illegal organisations.
Which countries are in the wrong and which in the right? The same action in one
country is illegal, immoral and punishable by law enforcement in the form of fines or
even jail time. By contrast, in other countries it is run by the government instead of
criminals and its also believed to have possible health benefits. People arent
frowned upon for taking this drug for recreational use. This results in individuals
having completely different opinions on people that are involved with cannabis, one
side will judge these people to be immoral, and the other side wont even bat an eye
lid at their actions. If people were born to different parents, in a different country,
experienced different environmental influences, would they still have the same moral
standings as they have right now?