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Medical Marijuana: New Mexico Becomes Twelfth State to Approve It
With the stroke of a pen, Gov. Bill Richardson has made New Mexico the 12th medical marijuana state.
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Drug Czar: Supporting MMJ is Politically Wise, But Don't Do It
New Mexico has officially become the 12th medical marijuana state, prompting reckless viciousness and incredulity from the Drug Czar. From AP:
"This is a triumph of politics over science," [Drug Czar John Walters] said, suggesting [New Mexico Governor Bill] Richardson sought "to curry the favor of wealthy donors who are marijuana legalization advocates."
That's rich. Considering overwhelming public support for medical marijuana, a more accurate political interpretation would assume that Richardson is attempting to "curry the favor" of almost everybody.
As I've said before, there are really only like six people on the "con" side of the medical marijuana debate. Our opposition otherwise consists of confused parents and arrogant moralists who would be panicking about something else if they hadnât been tricked by these six people (it used to be seven).
If John Walters wants to bark about the political viability of marijuana policy reform, let's buy him a bullhorn.