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In the process of fine tuning my blog and working out the kinks I am fixing this post. Originally the post was too long and as a result overlapped the footer below and looked trashy, so in lieu of determining the reason why the formatting won't contain the text within the blog post, I am just posting the rest of the article here, with a link to the actual article below.

http://ourreallifebysam.blogspot.com/2010/10/obama-administration-this-week-said.html

This is a repost from the LA times about proposition 19, which is a piece of legislation that proposes the legalization of marijuana for the state of California. The federal government vows to enforce national marijuana laws regardless of whether the majority of California citizens want it to be legalized. this to me is wrong because it displays a failure of the basic principle of the purpose of government. "for the people by the people." the government exists to enforce laws that a collective group of people agree should be enforced. but what happens when something is illegal regardless of the feelings of the voters? well I believe that the interests of the constituents will shine through. It seems completely unnecessary to enforce a law in a state where no one thinks that law should be enforced. and lets get one thing straight here, anti-marijuana and anti-drug laws are not the same at all as other, more generally accepted laws like the illegality of Rape and murder. Drug abuse should be considered a public health issue, and not a legal issue. specifically, I think the states should decide what drugs to regulate and which ones to keep illegal. and when you are talking about something that is proven to be less dangerous than taking an Advil, the argument becomes even more relevant. there would be a major burden taken off of the tax payers and local and federal law enforcement if marijuana were legalized because of the reduction in incarceration and arrest of non-violent offenders. it would also generate several million dollars in revenue for the country and would not pose a serious threat whatsoever.

Holiday season

They are starting to play christmas music everywhere. 0.o it is that time of the year. I have always had mixed feelings about christmas time. I love that it brings people together but hate the snow and the shopping and the obligations of gift giving. If it seems odd that I am talking about christmas before thanksgiving then perhaps you have not watched television for the past few years haha.

"Weed cures headaches by making you forget you have a head." ^___^

everytime I see one half of a couple do something nice for the other half, I feel a little stab at my heart. Why can't I find a good man? Why can't I get someone to care that much about me? :(

Black man loves Pokemon

hahahaha omg this is hilarious.

Not feeling so hot today. Like, slightly off my game. ever had one of those days where everyone annoys the fuck out of you? Yeah, today's kind of like that. Walking through the halls of the "Union" thing on campus just makes me want to punch everyone in the face. I want to ask, "Why are you walking so slow!? don't you have shit to do? no? well I fuckin do! so move!"
ugh.

http://www.woostercollective.com/2010/11/fresh_stuff_from_sit_noir.html

haven't posted for a while. i haven't necessarily been feeling down but just uninspired i guess. nothing has really piqued my interest in the news or in any of my feeds. I suppose the one thing I am excited about is elections tomorrow. will be watching the gubernatorial race in my state (Maine) and also will follow the race in california. specifically prop 19 which is for legalisation of marijuana. it is expected to lose by a tiny margin but here's to hoping it passes.

sorry about the last post being cut off by the comments section. not sure why it happened and subsequent attempts to fix it were futile :/

The Obama Administration this week said they would "vigorously enforce" marijuana laws, even if voters approve Prop 19, which would legalize the drug for recreational use. "Let me state clearly that the Department of Justice strongly opposes Proposition 19. If passed, this legislation will greatly complicate federal drug enforcement efforts to the detriment of our citizens," Holder wrote in a letter to former chiefs of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, according to the LA Times.

Holder said federal Controlled Substances Act will be used against those who "grow, distribute or sell marijuana for recreational use," added the Times. The administration's current policy on medical marijuana,which is to cease raids on state-legal facilities, will likely stay as is.

The letter was released at a press conference with L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca, who said “Proposition 19 is not going to pass, even if it passes." While his department is not focused on people lighting up a join in the privacy of their home, Baca vowed to enforce most marijuana laws no matter what.

After the news hit, the opposition quickly shot out statements to the press."If you look at the opposition to marijuana policy reform in this country, it is driven almost entirely by people whose jobs are dependent on arresting and prosecuting individuals for marijuana-related offenses," said Steve Fox of the Marijuana Policy Project. "The only other prominent group is elected officials who ignorantly turn a blind eye to alcohol-fueled violence in our communities in order to pretend they are 'tough on crime' by going after marijuana users who simply want to enjoy a substance less harmful than alcohol in peace."

Added Joseph McNamara, a retired San Jose chief of police, via the Yes on Prop 19 campaign: "As we saw with the repeal of alcohol prohibition, it takes action from the states to push the federal government to change its policies... Passing Proposition 19 in California will undoubtedly kick start a national conversation about changing our country's obviously failed marijuana prohibition policies. If the federal government wants to keep fighting the nation’s failed 'war on marijuana' while we're in the midst of a sagging economic recovery and two wars it just proves that the establishment politicians' priorities are wrongly focused on maintaining the status quo." -LA Times Feds vow to enforce law if Prop 19 passes


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