A friend of mine running for a seat on the state senate asked me if I had any suggestions to relieve the pressure on our prison system. One solution, I thought, was easy: legalize marijuana. I have little desire to finance the housing, clothing and feeding of someone that was caught with a Ziploc baggie of the more heretical variety of hemp.
In keeping with my brilliant ideas for social change, I realized that this policy would have far-reaching effects for the economy as well. Our agriculture would be boosted, and the economy would be further affected in more ways than one: arable land would be put into production for the growth of marijuana; Mary Jane lounges would be opened by entrepreneuers, where bad poetry could be read for patrons inclined to be appreciative; manufacturing would be stimulated as bongs and other peripheral goods were created and sold.
Why, imagine the effect on snack sales alone!
The possibilities go on and on. The benefits of this simple bit of legislation defy the imagination; I leave you, my loyal reader(s), to fill in the blanks in order to appreciate the application of my staggering intellect to our social problems.
I'll fix everything - just sit back, light up, and relax.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
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