Five Former Florida Supreme Court Justices find Marijuana Amendment 2 Fatally Flawed

In an op-ed column five former Florida Supreme Court justices oppose Amendment 2, which in effect legalizes the recreational use of marijuana in the Sunshine State.

vote-not-on-amendment-2-marijuana-floridaThe op-ed column was co-signed by former Florida Supreme Court Justices Parker Lee McDonald, Stephen H. Grimes, Major B. Harding, Raoul G. Cantero III and Kenneth B. Bell. They state, “The amendment’s sponsors say they fixed the problems that caused Floridians to reject a similar amendment two years ago. We have read this revised amendment and have studied its impact. This amendment is still defective and again should be rejected. Here are five problems we see with Amendment 2…”

  1. First, Amendment 2 is a much broader authorization for marijuana use than its sponsors might suggest.
  2. Second, this marijuana will not be sold at our pharmacies but at new “Medical Marijuana Dispensaries” referred to as “pot shops” in states that have passed similar measures. State economists estimate there will be over 2,000 such pot shops in Florida — that’s more pot shops in Florida than McDonald’s, 7-Elevens and Starbucks combined.
  3. Third, Amendment 2 includes a right to privacy for medical marijuana users over 18 years old. As other states have experienced, an unintended consequence of such a provision will be the impact in our high schools. Since most youths turn 18 before graduating from high school, the amendment will create a new pipeline for pot into high schools throughout Florida.
  4. Fourth, Amendment 2 creates the role of medical marijuana “caregiver.” Florida’s Department of Health estimates that, if Amendment 2 passes, there will be approximately 130,844 medical marijuana caregivers.
  5. Finally, and most importantly, the use of marijuana does not belong in our Florida Constitution. Approval of Amendment 2 would make Florida one of only three states with the right to marijuana in its state constitution.

Read their full column by clicking here.

Arne Steinberg in his Accuracy in the Media column “How the Media Glamorize Illegal Drugs” reports:

Drug promoter George Soros must be reveling in his glory, successful beyond his wildest dreams as he observes the entertainment industry selling the idea of drug dealers and addicts as sympathetic heroes and role models. No wonder America is experiencing an increasing substance abuse problem.

Consider:

  • In “Breaking Bad,” the hero is a chemist who uses his skills to manufacture methamphetamine and sell it. Toy stores now sell action figures of the meth maker, including a gym bag with money, and his junkie friend.
  • On “Nurse Jackie,” actress Edie Falco, who previously played the wife of the main character in the Sopranos, sucks drugs up her nose through a straw—an action she repeats periodically throughout each program. Professional nursing groups take strong exception to the depiction.
  • The successful series “Weeds” is the sympathetic story of a suburban mother and her children who grow and sell marijuana.
  • The hero in the series “House” is a doctor addicted to his own prescription drugs, featuring British actor Hugh Laurie as “the most electrifying new main character to hit television in years,” according to The Washington Post’s Tom Shales.

All these shows have received enthusiastic reception in the media as well as numerous awards.

This odd promotion of the drug culture coincides with George Soros’ longtime plan to legalize dangerous mind-altering drugs. The billionaire hedge fund operator is backing Hillary Clinton for president. “If You Like Legal Marijuana, You Must Vote for Hillary,” says the pro-drug HIGH TIMES magazine.

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George Soros and John Morgan, the man behind the push to legalize marijuana in Florida, have been working diligently to get out the young voters to pass Amendment 2. They understand that drug use and abuse must be glamorized and become the new normal. 

RELATED ARTICLE: Marijuana’s Money Trail: Four Billionaires

RELATED VIDEOS: Amendment 2 opponents posted the following two videos on medical marijuana. The first video is titled the “Search” created by the Vote No On 2 campaign, the group expressed concern over the number of marijuana shops that could appear with the passage of Amendment 2:

The second video is titled “Three things…” and shows what happened in aftermath of California legalizing medical marijuana:

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4 replies
  1. Duggo Hix
    Duggo Hix says:

    Regarding the Florida Supreme Court Retired Justices opinion on Amendment 2:

    Sirs, the reason we have to push for constitutional change is the Florida Legislature will not do anything. We totally agree it’s not the correct method but what other choice is there?

    Unlike more progressive and enlightened states such as Colorado, Oregon, Washington and Alaska our gerrymandered puppets in Tallahassee hide under their desks until told when and how to vote, therefore guaranteeing inaction and their re-election.

    Can you august eminences suggest another choice for us?

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    • Dr. Rich Swier
      Dr. Rich Swier says:

      Duggo,

      You are incorrect. The Florida legislature has approved the use of medical marijuana. It is also legal, with a doctor’s permission. to grow marijuana for personal use in the Sunshine State.

      Therefore, there is no need for a constitutional amendment.

      What Amendment 2 does is legalize marijuana for recreational use. Colorado, Oregon, Washington and Alaska are reeling from the negative effects of the legalization of marijuana.

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