Grazin' in the Grass

As we get closer to the U-S election, some interesting side issues will emerge. Last time it was about gay marriage, this time it’s about marijuana.  Three states, Colorado, Washington, and Oregon will have propositions to regulate the retail sale of marijuana to people over 21.  A former Denver police officer is campaigning in favor.  He says he arrested lots of people during his career with small amounts of pot and he doesn’t think he accomplished anything.  He says if marijuana was regulated, that would make it less attractive to the gangs who benefit.  Others say regulation would provide millions in revenue, while saving millions more in policing and court costs.  Opponents are worried about keeping it out of the hands of children.  At the same time, the education minister in France said he thought there should be a debate on legalizing marijuana.  Under questioning he retreated, saying it was ...

Posted By: Bob Layton

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