Why Marijuana Should Be Legal
If you think marijuana is a harmful narcotic that must be criminalized, then almost everything you know about marijuana is wrong. Ed Rosenthal, a long-time advocate for decriminalization, lays out his argument in this well-researched, thoughtful, and well-reasoned book. Whether you support or oppose marijuana decriminalization you should at least be familiar with the pro-pot argument.
Why this is progressive/liberal: Many conservatives and libertarians feel that liberals and progressives got off the individual liberty track somewhere in the middle of the 20th century. That isn't true. While the Democratic party (except for Barney Frank) doesn't seem interested in taking up the mantle of marijuana decriminalization, poll after poll shows it's an important issue for liberal and progressive voters.
Also check out Reefer Madness: Sex, Drugs, and Cheap Labor in the American Black Market by Eric Schlosser.
No comments:
Post a Comment