Legalize Marijuana
Marijuana is already a thriving underground economy that has skirted government regulation and taxation. This has greatly benefitted the criminal underworld at the expense of law-abiding citizens who have to shoulder the expense of police enforcement, judicial process, and the funding of prisons when instead that money could be going towards education. We are actually getting hit three times by losing tax revenue, having to pay for enforcement of this victimless crime, and most importantly through the loss of our civil liberty. Other states are already moving in this direction and Nevada must assert its leadership position in liberty by legalizing marijuana.
External Link to Nevadans for Sensible Marijuana Laws
External Link to Law Enforcement Against Prohibition of Marijuana
Full Rights For All Adults Age Eighteen and Over
Adults aged 18-20 represent 6% of our adult population and we should treat them and expect them to act like adults with respect to their right to drink and gamble. With all other things being equal, we can expect about a $1,000,000,000 injection into the Nevada economy, which does not even include the multiplier affect. When you consider that we will be the only state with full rights for all adults, we can expect our economic activity to be much greater. This law could take affect on July 1st after the 18th birthday to help keep alcohol out of our high schools and to boost our tourism economy during the slow period. Driving under the influence with 0.08 blood alcohol content would continue to be illegal. In addition, this law should be coupled with a revised zero tolerance for drinking and driving for the 18-20 year old group that could result in license suspension and/or a fine. Unlike our current laws, the message will be very clear to our young adults; Drink or Drive, but not both.
External Link to Amethyst Initiative
