In Ms. Tran's blog "Say "NO" to Marijuana," she discusses and coherently argues her views on the legalization of Marijuana. Her fears are clearly justified, but I believe old family values and biased opinions is what is fueling this hate of the legalization of marijuana. There are many instances and scientific analysis on how cannabis can benefit society as a whole.

   To say a substance such as marijuana is unhealthy is a ridiculous claim and it tells how uninformed and the lack of knowledge one has on the issue. Everyone knows that marijuana is a much safer substance compared to other legal drug substances, such as alcohol. Considering marijuana to be in the same class of drugs with cocaine and heroine happened when the federal government used fear tactics and racism to deceive lawmakers that marijuana and hemp is dangerous to society. Anslinger, the head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, claimed that cannabis has no medical qualities and causes users to become extremely violent and overly sexual in 1930's. It is 2014 and a plethora of scientific research is out with numerous medical benefits. 

   Texas Government is scared of change and the people who run it are scared of change. The changes that need to happen will not go through unless we have new representation. To classify marijuana as a dangerous drug that needs to be illegal is just being ignorant and stubborn. Let's not forget the numbers, 0 deaths from the substance THC, and 88,000 deaths in the United States alone from alcohol. All of these figures are out there and to say that the legalization of marijuana is absurd, is in fact, absurd. 

I sincerely want the Democratic Party to rise victorious in this year’s Gubernational Election tomorrow. Wendy Davis and the Democratic Party, in my opinion, are pushing agendas that are for the good of the people. Issues such as education, minimum wage increase, energy, border security, and the DREAM Act. The Republicans, however, are more worried about the upper-class and large corporations rather than pushing to aid the working middle-class.

Republicans cut 5.4 billion in the education system in 2011, and Wendy Davis is the only person to filibuster the massive cuts. Although unsuccessful, she leads the fight to restore that funding to our education. A better education here in Texas will not only put Texas on a higher standard, but it will also produce quality graduates to work in Texas to support and strengthen the economy. Republicans cut the school fund in order to keep its promise of no new taxes to support the revenue shortfall. This means no financial aid to incoming students, no pre-kindergarten, and Health services slashed.

This is what Republicans did in 2011 when they passed the bill, and the only person that has the audacity to fix what they destroyed, is Wendy Davis. Texas is a majority-minority state so tomorrow’s election should be a no brainer. For those that want change to happen in Texas, the right change, voters will need to cast a vote tomorrow. I see the importance of higher education, and the importance of quality schools for our young generation. I will cast my vote tomorrow, and I hope all of Texas will make the right decision.