Pubdate: Thu, 10 Jul 2014
Source: Florida Times-Union (FL)
Copyright: 2014 The Florida Times-Union
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Author: Rick Mansfield

LET'S JUST CUT TO THE CHASE AND LEGALIZE MARIJUANA

Marijuana

Let us light it up!

The state of Florida would be wise to skip Amendment 2 (which would 
allow medical marijuana).

It is certain to pass and give personal use of marijuana the green light.

It is just a matter of time.

It is absurd to arrest private citizens for possessing a small amount of pot.

It costs taxpayers millions.

It gives otherwise law-abiding citizens police records.

It solves absolutely nothing.

Rather than spend millions to harass those caught with small amounts 
of marijuana, the state could greatly benefit from tax money 
collected through its legal sale.

Why not legalize it now and collect the desperately needed tax dollars?

In case you are wondering, I am a member of the Sixties generation.

Yes, I inhaled.

Otherwise, what was the point?

Rick Mansfield, Ponte Vedra Beach
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