Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank introduced a bill today that would allow possession of up to 100 grams of marijuana. He obviously met with some opposition, mostly from Republicans and the DEA (who would lose a big part of their job). This is a step in the right direction. Many more people are arrested for marijuana possession than are for violent crimes. The taxpayers have spent too much money fighting a losing battle in this war on drugs, especially when it comes to marijuana. The laws against marijuana are some of the most destructive laws on the books today. If someone is arrested for simple possession, even if he serves no jail time, he can lose his job, his affordable housing, his welfare benefits, or financial aid for college. The Republicans, who fight for smaller government, want more government oversight on this. How ironic. They choose their stances only when it suits them.
Anyway, the time is now. This is an important bill. Call, write, contact your representatives in the House and urge them to support HR 5843.
More information at CNN and NORML.
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