Pass the Peace Pipe

The cries of conservatives across America has grown to a riotous roar. The problem is that the long-standing and unjust prohibition of the psychoactive drug marijuana has been lifted by voters in Arizona and California. Under the new law, doctors can prescribe marijuana to those patients who can possibly benefit from the drug's medicinal purposes. Used for alleviating pain and suffering, the drug can provide needed relief for many people. However, to the concerned, it …

…a policy of democracy, where people decide what is best for government. The decision of marijuana legalization should be given to the voters just as in Arizona and California. For too long there has been a ban on marijuana, and it is time for the public to join together and force a change. Someday soon perhaps voters and officials will be able to sit together and join in the tradition of passing the peace pipe.