Pubdate: Sat, 22 Aug 2015
Source: Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ)
Copyright: 2015 The Arizona Republic
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Author: Larry Byrne

POT-LEGALIZATION ADVOCATES NEED TO OWN THEIR PASSION

Thursday's Arizona Republic shares with us the latest smoke screen 
from the pro-legalized marijuana crowd. It includes the mandatory 
fake check made out to Arizona Schools and the catchy "Regulate 
Marijuana Like Alcohol" label.

Who would not support that all-American approach?

It would be nice if those smoking their proposed legal product would 
be honest about what they want. This isn't about the schools or about 
comparisons to alcohol.

This is about their specific desire to make something currently 
illegal legal. Period.

Their heart string tugging promise to fund education is a joke. Money 
from this tax will not increase total education funding one cent if 
the Legislature can reduce funding from other sources. It's no 
different than the "increased funding" from the lottery or sale of 
state assets.

Man up, illegal smokers. Own your passion and be honest.

- - Larry Byrne, Scottsdale
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MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom