~ Scott Jeffrey ~
Legalize Member ID: scottyj
35 year old Male
from New York City
Libertarian for New York Governor, 2002
http://www.VoteJeffrey.com
scottyj@legalize.com
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~ Bio / Blurb ~
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I was born in North Dakota but grew up in Park Slope, Brooklyn. I graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Astrophysics. Now I live on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and work as a Software Developer. |
~ Reasons to Legalize ~
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Marijuana legalization is a human rights issue. We have the God-given, Constitutionally protected right to "the pursuit of happiness." This is not the right to get high, or screw your life up, but the right to personal fulfillment. Smoking marijuana is a positive, spiritual activity for millions of Americans, and is as fundamental to our happiness as making money or raising a family. Pot smokers suffer institutionalized discrimination from both the Government and corporations. There is no difference between pot smokers and other minorities, such as Jewish-Americans, African-Americans, and women. One might argue that discrimination against a race, gender, or religion is different than discrimination against a group involved in illegal activities. But that was (and still is in some quarters) the justification for discrimination against gays. America is coming to an understanding that gays need protection; all we need is to speak out to receive equal sympathy. |
