There is real fear out there on the part of the prohibitionists. They see Prop 19 as the thread that could start to unravel the entire prohibition regime. If Prop 19 passes and the world doesn’t end/sky doesn’t fall/streets don’t erupt with violence/population doesn’t suddenly become mindless zombies, then why will the public support their prohibition gravy train?
It’s not just the law enforcement apparatus that has a gravy train going on. There’s also banks and institutions right here in the US that happily launder drug money. Why there’s a whole gaggle of elites that are living quite well off of illegal drugs.
Plus, why those impudent states think they can ignore the US government? Well actually, yes, that’s exactly what’s happening, States Rights mixed in with Legalize It. This could get real interesting.
Don’t Step On The Grass Sam, Steppenwolf (excerpts)
“Well it’s evil, wicked, mean and nasty
(Don’t step on the grass, Sam)
And it will ruin our fair country
(Don’t be such an ass, Sam)
Well, it will hook your Sue and Johnny
(You’re so full of bull, Sam)
All will pay that disagree with me
(Please give up you already lost the fight, alright)
You waste my coin Sam, all you can
To jail my fellow man
For smoking all the noble weed
You need much more than him
You’ve been telling lies so long
Some believe they’re true
So they close their eyes to things
You have no right to do
Just as soon as you are gone
Hope will start to climb
Please don’t stay around too long
You’re wasting precious time”
(For the record, I haven’t smoke weed in years and won’t when it’s legalized. I already smoked way more than my share)