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Gosh, what a surprise. The do-gooders involved with the safety of Hawaiians have decided that legalizing a little weed is far too dangerous for responsible adults.
Under the worn banners of “concern for public safety” and “protecting children,” they decided to not even vote on the bill. Of course, they failed to list their concerns and provide statistically relevant studies to prove how it would affect public safety. This usually means they have no empirical proof to substantiate their argument and need to resort to platitudes to create the illusion of concern.
Where is your concern for children who are bombarded with drug advertising 24/7 on TV and radio? And where was the concern for children when you did everything possible to legalize carrying weapons in a state where domestic violence is spiking?
Bret Bashara
Ewa Beach
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