Constitutionality 2

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jul/16/opinion/la-oe-kleiman-marijuna-legalization-20100714

On July 16, 2010 California legalized medical marijuana. Why not just make it fully legal when all you need to do to get a medical marijuana card is to claim you are sleepy? Because California couldn't tax it because it goes against federal law. But if Proposition 19 passed in California, the proposition that legalizes cannabis, it would benefit the rest of the hemp related industries.


I believe that legalizing marijuana on a federal level would benefit everyone. It would drastically reduce the power of black market dealers. Additionally European advocates tend to classify marijuana as a "soft" drug, which is something I would agree with from what I have researched on the topic. Also the hemp could greatly benefit other industries such as paper and rope.

CONSTITUTIONALITY

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/25/nyregion/gay-marriage-approved-by-new-york-senate.html?pagewanted=all

Gay marriage was made legal in New York on June 24, 2011. It was voted in by a vote of 33 to 29, with all democrats but one voting for it, and all but 4 republicans voting against it. Senator Mark J. Grisanti issued an apology to all those that weren't previously allowed to marry. Just a year before this passing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo had started organizing local gay rights activists. Local Bishops, however oppose the new ruling.

I believe that it is great that New York made gay marriage legal. I also find it so surprising that it was passed in a Republican controlled government, when it was so easily rejected a few years ago when the Democrats were in control. The way the Bishops reacted was a bit childish, in they think just because someone else is getting married it ruins it for them. Marriage is just such an outdated concept that it shouldn't be this big of an issue.

Creating Government

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/16/world/middleeast/16egypt.html

Egypt is in the midst of creating a new government after its last, suppressive one fell. One major factor in their new government is the matter of a nation security agency. The last one was disbanded after evidence was found that they tortured prisoners. Additionally the military branch of the government is going to hold a meeting "that will speed legislative and presidential elections this year." Lastly, the the new security reform has backing from Hilary Clinton.


In my opinion the security reform is much needed. But it will only work if the new government is entirely transparent with how they run it. The people of Egypt will be very attentive to whatever new governing body forms. Additionally American backing of said government might not be the best thing. I think America needs to stop getting ourselves involved with other countries, especially the middle east.