Purpose This assignment will enable you to examine some of the underlying reason

Purpose
This assignment will enable you to examine some of the underlying reasons why certain problems persist even though their harmful effects and remedies are well known. This lesson is in line with the assertion that what is a social problem for some people is beneficial to others.
Directions
The initial post and the comments have different due dates. Please pay attention to the different due dates.
Part 1: Initial Response
In your post, identify and explain 1 (one) reason why alcohol and tobacco consumption are permitted on such a grand scale in the United States even though both drugs are the cause of thousands of deaths each year. It is important to provide supporting evidence for your claims. Create a title that reflects the specific reason being examined.
Part 2: Comments
Reply to one post by a fellow student. The reply must be substantive by adding more knowledge or raising critical questions and answers to stretch our knowledge.
Submission
Post your initial response by clicking the Reply button below, and then participate in the discussion. You can find the discussion forum by clicking the Discussions link in Course Navigation as well.
Grading
This assignment is worth 20 points toward your course grade. Your initial posting is worth 15 points and the one (1) reply is worth 5 points. This assignment will be graded according to the following Discussion Forum Grading Criteria:
SOC 268 Discussion 3 Grading RubricGrading CriteriaPoints
Initial Response:
Clearly identifies and explains the significant variable relevant to forum topic(s).
Clearly provides the required supporting empirical evidence.
12 points
Comments to one (1) other student’s posting. 5 points
Uses APA Style to cite and to reference sources. Free of grammatical and spelling errors.