LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA HAS CATASTROPHIC EFFECTS

To The Editor:

I am very disappointed in the DTH editorial board for supporting the
legalization of marijuana without considering its Earth-shattering
consequences.

Number one, Spongebob Squarepants would become the most highly rated
show on TV (not good for anyone).

Number two, most of the lecture halls across campus would smell worse
than they already do (and be filled with more mindless conversations
than they already are).

Number three, an unnamed sports team might forget to show up for
games on Saturdays (could be a good thing if we play Clemson again).

Number four, Willie Nelson would be free to make movies and music.

My point is that with war, social security, marriage rights, and
education all on the hot seat, why should legalizing marijuana even
be considered as a valid political topic?

It is the government's responsibility to fix these more serious
problems first, way before worrying about the accommodation of potheads.

Matt Ellis

Junior

Chemistry