Ely Times, 05 Apr 2013 – The legalization of marijuana is becoming a topic that is sweeping the nation. Washington and Colorado recently legalized marijuana use and several other states have or are looking into the issue as well. In Nevada, a bill introduced by Democrat Joe Hogan would allow residents 21 and older to own up to one ounce of marijuana for recreational use and up to six marijuana plants as well as taxing marijuana sales. The group Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) is hoping Nevada joins Washington and Colorado in the legalization of marijuana, though the group’s reasons may surprise you.

Las Vegas Review-Journal, 05 Apr 2013 – To the editor: In response to Michael O. Kreps’ March 23 letter, "War on drugs does nothing but harm": I couldn’t agree more. After countless studies of the effects of marijuana, starting with President Nixon’s commission, not one has reported any major harm caused by the use of this natural plant – unlike the gateway drugs tobacco and alcohol, I might point out. There have been many books written, "Marijuana Myth, Marijuana Fact" for one, by renowned physicians dispelling these myths created by critics.

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Reno News & Review, 04 Apr 2013 – This sudden spate of liberal legislation feels surreal. This newspaper has been advocating for the gay community, legalization of marijuana, increased taxes on foreign-owned businesses (like corporate casinos and mining), and a path to citizenship for immigrants for as long as we can remember.

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Las Vegas Review-Journal, 29 Mar 2013 – To the editor: Yes, Nevada politicians are considering the legalization of marijuana. Apparently Mr. Reyes (letter, March 24) is like a great many people who believe that if marijuana is illegal, no one actually uses it.

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Reno News & Review, 28 Mar 2013 – For five years, Wellness Education Cannabis Advocates of NV has been the Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Meet up Group. We have recently gone non-profit in Nevada and are in the process of doing the same at a federal level. As you are aware, things are heating up on the cannabis issues. We as a patient advocacy group are primarily concerned with the issues regarding medical cannabis patients needs, potential business opportunities, job opportunities, and rights.

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Las Vegas Review-Journal, 24 Mar 2013 – To the editor: I just read an article in the Review-Journal that the Nevada politicians are considering legalizing marijuana. Do our politicians have any brains inside their heads? We already have a big problem with drivers under the influence of alcohol getting into accidents and in most cases killing themselves and innocent people. And now they want to legalize marijuana? What are they thinking?