OUR ENDORSEMENT - PROP. 19

Of course we're endorsing Prop. 19, the ballot initiative to legalize
marijuana and allow local governments to tax it. We believe that it'll
boost California's economy, create new jobs and ease the budget
crisis. We believe that it will strike a blow to cartels and lift a
significant burden from our overtaxed justice system. And, yes, we
also disclose that legalization will a) help CityBeat's bottom
line-and consequently allow us to serve you better-and b) make our
nights and weekends way more fun. For those who value personal
liberty, yes on 19 is the only moral vote.

Don't believe the scare tactics from the opposition. Marijuana is no
more a gateway drug than miniskirts are a pathway to prostitution.
Our officials are quite capable of writing laws to regulate marijuana
and prosecute irresponsible behavior. The prevalence of
medical-marijuana collectives have had no major negative impact on
San Diego, and anyone who tells you otherwise is trying to get you
into church. People: Jesus loves the tokers, too. We'd like you to
vote yes on Prop. 19.