Pubdate: Fri, 25 Oct 2002
Source: Las Vegas Sun (NV)
Copyright: 2002 Las Vegas Sun, Inc
Contact:  http://www.lasvegassun.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/234
Author: Rebekah Hamby
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?162 (Nevadans for Responsible Law 
Enforcement)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?163 (Question 9 (NV))

QUESTION 9 IS POINTLESS

The more I think about it, I feel that Question 9 is a joke and a complete 
waste of time. The ones advocating the use of marijuana have spent 
thousands and thousands of dollars in an attempt to pass this ballot 
question. Chances are, if this initiative passes, nothing will happen.

Sure, we will have a law that stipulates that marijuana can be used. 
However, this law will contradict with federal law. Chances are that even 
if we have this law, it will go to federal court, possibly even the Supreme 
Court, where it will most likely deem this issue as unconstitutional.

All I can say is, if Question 9 passes, enjoy the idea of using marijuana 
while it lasts because more than likely the federal government will 
determine that this issue isn't our right.

REBEKAH HAMBY
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