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Letter: US: Legalization of cannabis makes fiscal sense

State Journal- Register

Saturday 29 Dec 2012

In response to Bernard Schoenburg’s column (Dec. 16 http://www.sj-r.com/schoenburg/x65615640/You-never-know-what-might-happen-in-Illinois ), the Illinois GOP should find its political compass and look to ending cannabis prohibition as a viable way to save taxpayer money and bring in revenue by taxing this currently illegal market.

Small government has no place in adults’ gardens and should legally tolerate the responsible use of cannabis. Any type of legal market would have restrictions on driving and underage use, but by continuing this failed policy they are missing an opportunity to harness the shifting public opinion.

Given the fiscal state of Illinois, an option that saves money and brings it in should be on the table, especially for the Republicans.

However, mention the words marijuana or cannabis in the statehouse halls and they go running because they feel they’re going to appear soft on crime.

They need to realize that the time spent for an officer to investigate, arrest and appear in court to prosecute nonviolent cannabis offenders could be time spent going after more dangerous and serious criminals.

Dan Linn
Sycamore
Executive director of Illinois NORML (National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws)

http://www.sj-r.com/opinions/x65621840/Letter-Legalization-of-cannabis-makes-fiscal-sense

 

 

 

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