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...forfeiture of the marihuana, but not to any other form of criminal or civil punishment or disqualification.” In Massachusetts that is, small-scale possession became the legal equivalent of a bad traffic ticket. Law enforcement officers, however, worry that citizens’ first impression may prove all too close to correct—that the “marijuana ticket” will prove impossible to enforce and is thus a de facto legalization of weed. In the short run, officers should try to enforce the law as best they can, despite the enforcement challenges that...
...unjust in an absolute sense. Mass incarceration is not working. Correctional facilities themselves are struggling to handle this ludicrous practice of locking up our most disadvantaged citizens. At best, it is impractical and expensive. At worst, as a trip to a prison and a conversation with an inmate will prove, it is inhumane, unjust and unconscionable...
None of which is to say the media need to pick fights with Obama just to prove their relevance. But they will have to work all the harder to cover the Obama Administration for what it is and not just what their audience wants to hear. For all the controversy over whether the press has a political bias, just as insidious is the bias in favor of being liked - and keeping an audience. Amid all the change, this is one thing that stays the same...
...Obama in selecting the Person of the Year. He has done some really good things in those roles, but is there any other basis for which he has demonstrated merit to be Person of the Year? This award was premature, myopic and reduces this distinction to meaninglessness. Let him prove himself in the very difficult role he is about to undertake. As of yet, all he has done is plan, promise and convince voters to choose him. He has wonderful potential but save this award for the outstanding individual who has already delivered the goods. Daniel Ahlfield, Duluth, Minn...
Unfortunately, while 21st century Washington has demonstrated an impressive ability to spend money quickly, it has yet to prove that it can spend money wisely. And the chum of a 1 with 12 zeros is already creating a feeding frenzy for the ages. Lobbyists for shoe companies, zoos, catfish farmers, mall owners, airlines, public broadcasters, car dealers and everyone else who can afford their retainers are lining up for a piece of the stimulus. States that embarked on raucous spending and tax-cutting sprees when they were flush are begging for bailouts now that they're broke. And politicians...