In "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings", author Maya Angelou’s purpose is to tell about her childhood, while her shows how she thinks and feels about her childhood. fill in the blank please I need help!

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?