Beer On!

I definitely agree that the stimulus money could be put to greater use. We as a country are already in debt as it is and we are lending money to people who will put more people in debt. It sounds too me like we are trying to cover up peoples greed and deceit, take the Madoff scandal for example. I think we need to fight the wars at home first and make peace here before we try to make it abroad.

It's sad to see people go with out the proper necessities for a “normal” life and when I say that I mean being able to support yourself and your loved ones. The “homeless” as we label them do have a voice but I think a lot choose not to use it. There has been some action though, I know Austin has a small news paper run by homeless people.

Now veterans on the other hand, homeless or not, should be treated with the utmost care especially if injured during combat in some form or another. I'm glad there are programs like the GI Bill that offer soldiers a chance to continue their education. Programs like that play a big role in providing opportunities to support one-self after their time with the military is up.

I agree, we are a wasteful society who could combine our resources and change the world but we choose not too. If I have spare change I might give it to a homeless person but I'm keeping my quarters. On a good day I've been know to give one a beer or my left over pancakes.

Stimulating Economy & Mind

All this talk about stimulating the economy. There are other ways for the government and people to make money, like making illegal industries legal. I mainly speak for hemp or marijuana as I do not agree with the federal governments policy to keep it illegal. I believe it can become a multi billion dollar industry literally over night if legislation was passed to legalize it.

It is a fact that tobacco and alcohol, both legal drugs, are responsible for more deaths than marijuana ever was, has, or will be. Hemp can be used to make food, fuel, soap, paint, plastic, concrete, etc...Even the man himself, Thomas Jefferson, said: “Hemp is of first necessity to the wealth and protection of the country”.

The pros definitely out-weigh the cons, which, only seem to come about when the flowers of the marijuana are consumed in some form or fashion. Those cons include but are not limited to: laziness, procrastination, and a case of the munchies.

I say give the economy a boost by making it legal. The many uses of hemp would produce many jobs. It would reduce our dependence on foreign oil. It would save many forests and in turn help the environment. And for recreational and medical use just looks at the profits of the alcohol, tobacco, and legal drug industries.