Pubdate: Tue, 26 Sep 2006
Source: Daily Tar Heel, The (U of NC, Edu)
Copyright: 2006 DTH Publishing Corp
Contact:  http://www.dailytarheel.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1949
Author: Matt Ellis
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/pot.htm (Cannabis)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization)

LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA HAS CATASTROPHIC EFFECTS

To The Editor:

I am very disappointed in the DTH editorial board for supporting the 
legalization of marijuana without considering its Earth-shattering 
consequences.

Number one, Spongebob Squarepants would become the most highly rated 
show on TV (not good for anyone).

Number two, most of the lecture halls across campus would smell worse 
than they already do (and be filled with more mindless conversations 
than they already are).

Number three, an unnamed sports team might forget to show up for 
games on Saturdays (could be a good thing if we play Clemson again).

Number four, Willie Nelson would be free to make movies and music.

My point is that with war, social security, marriage rights, and 
education all on the hot seat, why should legalizing marijuana even 
be considered as a valid political topic?

It is the government's responsibility to fix these more serious 
problems first, way before worrying about the accommodation of potheads.

Matt Ellis

Junior

Chemistry
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