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davis_squareSomerville has a well-deserved image of being a haven for offbeat and creative types, so I'm confused and disappointed to see Mayor Joe take part in a press conference opposing Question 2.
As the city's press release itself points out, "Question 2 would decriminalize marijuana use and make possession of small amounts of marijuana punishable only with a fine similar to a traffic violation." (Actually, the police can also seize the marijuana.) That seems to me like just plain common sense. It saves the city money by not wasting police and court time on prosecuting a victimless "crime".
The campaigners against Question 2 call themselves the "Coalition for Safe Streets", but this question has nothing to do with either safety or streets.
Why did you do this, Mayor Joe?
As the city's press release itself points out, "Question 2 would decriminalize marijuana use and make possession of small amounts of marijuana punishable only with a fine similar to a traffic violation." (Actually, the police can also seize the marijuana.) That seems to me like just plain common sense. It saves the city money by not wasting police and court time on prosecuting a victimless "crime".
The campaigners against Question 2 call themselves the "Coalition for Safe Streets", but this question has nothing to do with either safety or streets.
Why did you do this, Mayor Joe?
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Date: 2008-09-24 09:03 pm (UTC)The emphasis on "not sending the wrong message to our youth" by ending jail sentences for victimless acts tells you everything you need to know.
He thinks the only way to prevent young people from doing something is to have the government threaten to harm them if they try...
It's a nice illustration of the general lack of regard for the character and human rights of citizens that seems endemic to our Massachusetts government.