Democrats in Maryland recently hailed the passage of a bill that would decriminalize marijuana. "Social justice!" one person exclaimed. There was much discussion about racial disparities and the negative impact a criminal conviction can have on a person's future. Supporters state that civil penalties for marijuana possession rather than a prison sentence is a victory for many disenfranchised groups.
My friends, I know very little about criminal law, but I can tell you with certainty that this is a terrible idea. Anyone who is raising children in this day and age knows that personal responsibility is the hardest lesson to teach. Children love to blame other people for their misgivings. Now adults seem to be leaning towards being complicit in this dangerous behavior.
Where does it stop? What else should we decriminalize instead of demand obedience? To me this isn't about marijuana... This is about the fact that the political ruling class in Maryland seem to be pushing an agenda that contributes to delinquency. Where are the fundamental changes to the education system that would really give our children a future? That would be a victory we could all celebrate.
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