They're saying we should do this, that it's long over due. Even Clark County's chief prosecutor can't see a real problem with changing the law. We'll have to see how it's played out in the Legislature. Though the mayor promised to provide a more rational response later, he did not return repeated calls to his office. The opinions of state lawmakers are mixed.
Opponents still see it as being soft on crime.
But while he might not be willing to learn some knew joint rolling tricks, Raggio at least has the guts to say he's willing to listen. That might change my opinion, I don't know. But I think I'll defer on this to prosecutors on this. I just don't want to send the wrong message. Start arresting all those doctors, professors, journalists, politicians, lawyers and yes, even cops and prison guards, who use the drug recreationally to unwind from the rigors of life in this scalding, overcrowded desert hellhole.