Yegparian: Mostly Props

This week I’ll wrap up discussion of the California propositions and hit a few other elections happening on Nov. 2.

You might remember that there were originally 10 measures planned for the ballot this election, but Proposition 18, the massive water bond, was removed by the legislature to be voted on at a later election.  So let’s move on to Proposition 19, the marijuana legalization measure.  For me this is an easy one to support.  Personally, I don’t understand messing with my body for non-medically necessary reasons.  I don’t understand tattoos, the use of tobacco or illicit drugs, or overconsumption of alcohol (an occasional drink because of the pleasant taste or wine for its medical benefits is different).  But since people like to do this, and marijuana is no more harmful than tobacco or alcohol, there’s no reason to treat it differently from the latter two.  Legalize, tax, and reap the societal benefits therefrom.  So please, vote yes on Prop 19.