09-08-2007, 10:38 AM
Hi Scott,
You have a point: hunting MJ is not illegal, but MJ itself is. I think it is important to teach children to obey all laws. The problem with nonsensical laws is that they undermine the respect for other, more sensible laws. The laws against marijuana make no sense. It is harmless. Of course, certain addictive personalities can abuse any substance. Rush Limbaugh was abusing Oxycontin. But marijuana is not harmful to society. I would not want my kid smoking marijuana, but I would not want my kid drinking too much coffee or going outdoors in the cold (not a problem in Hawai'i) without a coat on. Protecting kids is one job. Coming up with just laws that everyone can respect is another.
Your point is well taken though. It is the law.
I think most Punatics wonder why though.
You have a point: hunting MJ is not illegal, but MJ itself is. I think it is important to teach children to obey all laws. The problem with nonsensical laws is that they undermine the respect for other, more sensible laws. The laws against marijuana make no sense. It is harmless. Of course, certain addictive personalities can abuse any substance. Rush Limbaugh was abusing Oxycontin. But marijuana is not harmful to society. I would not want my kid smoking marijuana, but I would not want my kid drinking too much coffee or going outdoors in the cold (not a problem in Hawai'i) without a coat on. Protecting kids is one job. Coming up with just laws that everyone can respect is another.
Your point is well taken though. It is the law.
I think most Punatics wonder why though.