Has there been any good news come out of the Roundhouse this year? As I expected the the legalization of marijuana moves forward in the New Mexico Legislature. This sure looks to be the most ungody legislative session in history!!!
HB-51 Abortion up-to-birth is in the Senate after passing the House. I am so sadden by the actions of the New Mexico legislature. Now the legalization of pot is moving forward…so New Mexico has a huge problem with innocent people being killed by drunk drivers…now pot heads driving? God is not in this chaos, New Mexico is shutting the door on God.
FGGAM NEWS just received this news release from House Republicans:
House Republicans Speak Out Against Recreational Marijuana Bill that Includes Mandatory Removal of Criminal Records
Bill Requires Criminal Record Removal after Only Two Years – Regardless of Crime
Santa Fe – House Republicans are speaking out against a little-known provision in House Bill 356 (HB 356,) also known as the recreational marijuana bill. Hidden within HB 365 is a new law which would expunge the criminal record of anyone convicted of any crime, even violent crimes, two years after their marijuana arrest. Simply put, someone dealing marijuana at a school would have the record cleared after two years no matter their age, even if they commit additional crimes that had nothing to do with illegal drugs.
“This is almost a complete ‘get out of jail free’ card,” said Rep. Gregg Schmedes (R-Tijeras.) “The way this bill is written, it almost incentivizes criminals to get caught with drugs so their record could be cleared.”
In one analysis of the bill, the Administrative Office of the Courts stated:
This would require courts to destroy physical records of non-marijuana related charges in these cases and to remove electronic records of these cases from public or court user view in the case management system. These additional offenses could be entirely unrelated to marijuana possession, use, or trafficking. Removing information about these additional offenses is not related to ensuring that persons charged with marijuana related offenses are not stigmatized or penalized by the marijuana-related offenses. Rather, it may result in important information about non-marijuana criminal offenses not being available to the public, law enforcement, or the courts. (Emphasis added.)
HB 356 has already passed one committee and is currently in the House Judiciary Committee.
From Sept. 8th of 2018……….
I have written for years on this subject….the attempt to legalize recreational marijuana is still the wish of some here in New Mexico. I am for medical use of marijuana, but not the recreational use. Denver and the whole state of Colorado is paying a huge price for their decision to legalize recreational marijuana. Read this KOB TV Report
New Mexico has so many awful problems now, child abuse, murder of children, drug abuse, drunk driving, murder, crime, homelessness, corruption…..etc… legalizing the recreational use of marijuana is like pouring gas on a wildfire…..
Here is a post from April 21st of this year……..
I pray that our elected officials in New Mexico pay attention to this and all other states that are thinking of legalizing marijuana. Here in New Mexico Many politicians have pushed this idea in a movement to create cash flow for the state, just as they did to legalize casinos. Casinos and gambling have created so many addictions and financial problems for people, our former Secretary of State, being one of them.
Colorado governor won’t rule out banning marijuana again. Here’s why
CNN
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has two facts in front of him: Since 2014 crime has been rising in his state, outstripping the national trend, and since 2014 recreational use of marijuana has been legal. Read the full story
Shared from Apple News
Opinion: Pot is dangerous, not funny — a doctor tells us why
Fox News
No matter how much fun using marijuana looks like on TV or how many people tell you it’s harmless, remember one thing: unless you have certain medical conditions where the drug may be beneficial, you are better off without it. Read the full story
From Billy Graham:
Q:
If something is legal, then that ought to make it OK in the eyes of God, shouldn’t it? It looks like our state is going to legalize marijuana next year, so what’s wrong with enjoying it once in a while, even now?
A:
If something is illegal (which marijuana still is in your state), then it certainly wouldn’t be God’s will for you to break the law, and I sincerely hope you won’t.
But even if it does become legal where you live (as it already has in some states), I strongly urge you not to use that as an excuse to come under the influence of this or any other drug, including alcohol. God gave our minds to us (as well as our bodies and souls), and it is never His will for us to abuse them or allow them to be controlled by anything that alters our judgment or places us (and others) in danger. The Bible bluntly says, “Do not get drunk…. Instead, be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18).
The real question, however, is this: What place does God have in your life? Are you honestly seeking His will, no matter what it is — or are you simply seeking His approval for what you already want to do? Be honest with yourself, but most of all, be honest before God. He made you, and life’s greatest joy comes from knowing Him and discovering His will for your life.
Only Christ can truly give you the lasting, inner peace you seek — and that’s why I urge you to turn to Him and ask Him to come into your life. Don’t be deceived by the false promise of drugs. Jesus’ promise is true: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you” (John 14:27).
