Our friends at MyBallard sat down with 36th District Representative Mary Lou Dickerson recently to talk about what she’s working on for the upcoming legislative session, which convenes on Jan. 11. One bill she’s looking to sponsor is one which would legalize marijuana.
As Chair of the Human Services Committee, which oversees corrections and juvenile justice issues, it’s long been clear to me that we need to make smarter investments in criminal justice, drug and mental health treatment and other efforts that DO work to reduce criminal and unhealthy behavior. We simply can’t afford to waste more time, money or human resources on efforts that don’t work and that can actually backfire to harm people we want to help.
Read the full interview here. Rep. Dickerson hosts a coffee hour each Tuesday at the Phinney Ridge Starbucks at 316 N. 67th St. from 9:30-10: 30 a.m. (Rep. Dickerson is a PhinneyWood sponsor.)
9 responses so far ↓
1 Juan // Nov 2, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Hurray for a hint of common sense!
2 ckine // Nov 2, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Agreed.
3 amh98103 // Nov 2, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Legalize, tax it, and use the money for drug and alcohol(also a drug) treatment programs.
4 Jon // Nov 2, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Legalize, tax it, and use the obscene amount of money made for everything that needs funding. How about we start with education and go down from there? Socialized medicine sounds swell.
They should legalize all illegal drugs and put the cartels and criminals out of business. Put an end to most of the crime, prevent people from consuming unsafe (cut) drugs, and create many fruitful jobs as a result. People are going to consume, either way. May as well provide them with a safer alternative and stamp out the crime associated with the illegal sale.
There, I just fixed the economy. You’re welcome, America.
5 that guy // Nov 2, 2009 at 9:56 pm
legalize so people will finally shut up about it.
6 Stupid Hippie // Nov 3, 2009 at 7:48 am
“I just fixed the economy”
Whooo hoooo, ain’t that true! When ever I’m sitting around having a toke, all I think is ‘if they just taxed me, they could put people on Mars with the money’
7 Robbit // Nov 3, 2009 at 8:28 am
Hippie, You’re already there!
8 Harinama // Nov 3, 2009 at 1:14 pm
It is far past time for our govt to treat it’s citizens with respect, and repeal laws which are not effective, and/or impose upon their rights with no conceivable gain. Marijuana is a sacred herb which deserves respect for it’s medicinal efficacy, and it’s myriad of uses (hemp fiber, biodiesel, textiles, building products, protein, etc).
It’s time to END THE DRUG WAR, which is really only a war on the citizens of america.
Legalize marijuana, allow personal growth and consumption. Tax those that seek to manufacture it and sell it. Allow ADULTS to choose
9 car // Nov 3, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Good. I just witnessed a deal on 73rd and Dayton, tired of seeing it.
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