Is Colorado going to Pot? Literally?

Upon reading the editorial Colorado Marijuana Muddle by Frank Bruni (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/15/opinion/bruni-colorados-marijuana-muddle.html?ref=columnists) left me unsure who the intended audience was, the continued use of slang words of pot and weed is clearly sarcastic, however he does not appear to be either pro legalization or anti legalizations of marijuana  He does acknowledge that it will not be an easy road for both Colorado and Washington. There is still a lot of procedural and legal issues regarding how it will be handled. He also did bring up a point that both of the states will be able to pick up some tax revenue in the process. 

A few things that did catch my attention is how will Colorado establish intoxication standards. In order to do such blood or urine samples will have to be taken, and what level will they consider someone intoxicated. However short of catching a person when smoking & driving it's going to be tough to prove under the influence of marijuana while driving. Marijuana is a fat soluable drug, meaning it will show up in blood test & urine tests days after ingestion or smoking. I also did not however know of all the ways that marijuana could be served up, in different strengths, fragrances, and hues. Nor was I aware that marijuana had so many different delivery systems such as; marijuana cola, marijuana baklava and marijuana bath salts.I found that quite interesting. It will be interesting if the laws will regulate the delivery devices, or strengths of he marijuana. 

I do agree with legalizing marijuana, I feel that it is less harmful than alcohol.

Colorado has had legalized medical marijuana, which requires a doctor's prescription, since 2000. Marijuana has many medical uses with great success, such as preventing nausea and maintaining an appetite during chemo, and pain relief, and many more conditions - without any the dangerous side-effects of pharmaceuticals. The medical marijuana policy has worked pretty well in Colorado (with clinics from upscale and professional to stoner-style decor) At least some of the dispensaries (maybe all?) must grow a good percentage of their crop. What has just passed this past November is legalizing marijuana for personal, not medical use, or at least, without needing a doctor's prescription. It's also a small step towards dismantling the 'war on drugs' at least on the marijuana front, and concentrate on the illegal drugs that are causing harm ie cocaine, meth, salvia,and heroin just to name a few. It may finally  take a bite out of big pharm./FDA. No one has ever died from an overdose of marijuana, but hundreds of thousands die every year from taking pharmaceutical drugs as prescribed.

Obama's Plan for gun control vs What the NRA would like you to believe

Tonight I was reading an article titled “Obama Unveils Gun Plan, Concedes Tough Fight Ahead” in Time Magazine (http://nation.time.com/2013/01/17/obama-unveils-gun-plan-concedes-tough-fight-ahead/ ). This article discusses Obama’s plan on gun control, calling for a ban on assault riles, as well as placing a limit on the size of magazine clips, and including orders to make more federal data available for background checks. I find it rather interesting that the NRA would like for Americans to believe that Obama is attempting negate our second amendment rights, they completely disagree with Obama’s measures. However that is not the truth, our second Amendment rights will remain intact, he is only limiting the types of weaponry allowed, and how many rounds those weapons will hold. We as Americans can still defend ourselves with 10 rounds or less in a clip, with a shotgun, or pistol. Contrary to NRA belief an AP Poll revealed that 84% of Americans back broader background checks, with 6 out of 10 want stricter gun laws, as well as a majority favoring a nationwide ban. I find this article interesting in that it refutes almost everything the NRA is wanting Americans to believe

Politically Speaking, who am I

Politically speaking who am I? I am the son of a mixed political family. My father is a born bread raised Republican. My mother comes from the other side of the fence, she is a Democrat. So what does that leave me? Well that leaves me in the middle as an Independent. I believe there needs to be some control on guns, ammo and magazine clips. We don't need assault rifles and high powered magazine clips to protect our families. I feel that people are responsible for their own actions not a community. With that said I am pro death penalty. If you kill you shall be put to death. I am pro-choice feeling that abortion is a woman choice, however under certain circumstances ie rape, potential harm or death to the mother. Growing up in Austin I am very pro-gay rights. I feel that the gay and lesbian community deserves the same rights as a heterosexual couple. When it comes to environmental controls, government needs to have some controls to protect our environment, however they don't need to go overboard spending excessive money to protect it. I believe in saving and not overspending. I am an Independent