Legalize It - Nevada

Evidently even the clergy in Nevada are down to party because a coalition of religious leaders are making a case for the legalization of pot in their state. I guess these guys didn't get the GOP memo that says to keep pot illegal for the sole purpose of advancing the pharmaceutical industry which makes themselves rich. Obviously these clergymen are logical, rational people, unlike so many others. They argue that keeping pot illegal makes it easier for underage kids to obtain it and also promotes gangs, drug dealers, and violence. I can't argue with that, when I was in high school it was much easier to get weed than beer. The clergy also go on to say that it will help generate money for the state, which is a very valid claim. Look at what taxes on tobacco has done. It amazes me that stuff like this isn't common knowledge. I wrote a lengthy paper in college and gave a speech that highlighted all of these points and I think I will post it here sometime.

Hopefully these guys get their way since Nevada is probably the state most likely to approve this sort of thing. There is a lot of good stuff in this article that I would never had expected a clergymen to state publicly. Maybe this will be the start of something and if the GOP finally loses their seats in congress next month we can begin to change. There is a question on the ballot for next month. Let us all pray that this passes, agnostic, christian, and faithful alike. The article goes on:

"Some of us Protestants believe that one of the functions of government is to curb sinful behavior," said the Rev. Ruth Hanusa, chaplain at Campus Christian Association at University of Nevada, Reno. "But our marijuana laws are not curbing marijuana use and they are causing more harm than good by filling the pockets of dangerous criminals and ensuring that children have the easiest access of anyone," she said. Hansen said he recently asked his 16-year-old daughter if she could find marijuana if she wanted to and before she could answer, his 18-year-old son burst out laughing. "He said, 'What a stupid question dad,"' Hansen said... "One of the roles of religion is to point out hypocrisy in society. By any means, marijuana is less dangerous to individuals and society than alcohol," Scheuneman said. "Ads for alcohol are plentiful. You are allowed to buy unlimited amounts, and in Las Vegas we give it away for free to gamblers in casinos and allow people to drink it on the streets," he said.