Well, it seems the decriminalization or legalization of Marijuana, as well as the taxing of it (knew that was in there, didn't ya?) has finally come into focus as California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, agreed to begin a discussion on the topic. This comes soon after a recent call from Mexican officials to the US government regarding an open discussion regarding Marijuana policy, specifically to alleviate the growing cartel wars in along many US-Mexico border cities. Reefer Madless expected as much in California, especially after a visit by President Obama to the neighbor country following a highly publicized debate on ending marijuana prohibition, held by Mexico's Congress. Mexico’s Ambassador is known to have stated, regarding Marijuana prohibition
“Needs to Be Taken Seriously”.
Schwarzenegger stated "I think it's time for a debate", bringing a much needed call for discussion, especially after recent polls show 56% of Californians agreed, Marijuana should soon be legalized and taxed. With the state of the economy and violent criminal activities stemming from illegal drug trade operations between California and Mexico, we here at Reefer Madless say - "Why not?"
James P. Gray, a retired Orange County Superior Court judge and a member of LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition), had this to say "Once people allow themselves to discuss the issue of treating marijuana like alcohol, the result is pre-ordained. Today marijuana is fully available for anyone that wants it -- expressly including our children -- so why not regulate and control it, and tax it as well? That will reduce the violence in its distribution, and bring in needed revenue for government"
Read the full article found here on HuffingtonPost.com:
Arnold: Time To Talk About Legalizing PotPEACE
