A Trapdoor In The Sun

  Willie Nelson Busted for 6oz of Weed  And the ridiculous "war on drugs" marches on. We waste billions of dollars on drug enforcement every year so the government can keep an eye on what it's citizens put in their bodies. The majority of inmates in the prison system are incarcerated for drug related convictions and we spend even more tax money keeping them there. It seems to me that the money would be better spent on treatment programs and education.  Let's face the facts here. Marijuana is not nearly as potent as alcohol, nor as damaging. Yet, alcohol is completely legal and socially acceptable. But really that's beside the point. Why should our government have ANY right to determine what is legal or illegal to consume? I would extend that to any "controlled substance". If I'm an idiot and want to drink gasoline, I should be able to do that.

Just finished reading a blog my sister wrote regarding family and politics. She brings up some very valid points. Clicky on the above link.

I think this is very telling when it comes to American politics. In 1982, Americans were angry and upset over the economy and voted their anger. The result was a wave of Democrats being voted into the House, and an impatient voting populace sent a message to Ronald Reagan: Fix the economy and do it quickly. To put thin ... gs in perspective, Reagan swept up after the Carter recession. Clinton swept up the Bush 1 recession. Obama, to his credit, is trying to fix the Bush 2 recession. What I don't think people realize is that our economic system is like Jenga. Crashes are quick and immense, but rebuilding and growing the economy takes much more time, effort and focus. It will be interesting to see over the next two years what history holds for Obama and how he will work with the Congress.  

My mini-Me is a Freshman in marching band this year. I'm so happy that he has found something that he really loves to do. Just like me!

Esther the Wise. I miss having cats. This one belongs to the 'rents.