Lawmakers passed a bill today that effectively legalizes all previously illegal narcotics. The “Libertarian Drug Act”, originally drafted in 2009, has taken 11 years to see the light of day. The bill has been met with intense controversy, causing it to falter and delaying its acceptance until now. The bill’s opinionated creator, Bruce Jacobson, has been very vocal throughout the process. “Today, society has taken a huge step towards personal responsibility and accountability,” Mr. Jacobson said at a press conference early this morning. Mr. Jacobson entered the public eye six years ago after an emotional appearance he made on account of this same bill. “I am deeply saddened by the American public's inability or unwillingness to see the good in libertarian regulation.” After this emotional statement Mr. Jacobson redirected lobby efforts in order to educate the general public about the bill’s ramifications. A strategy that paid off immediately, as support for the bill drastically increased soon after.
The bill came up for vote again 3 years ago, but was squashed out of the gate by an idealistic argument made by law enforcement representatives. Rumors abound about this group’s vested interest in the continued regulation of these substances. Numbers support the theory, as this bill cuts law enforcement’s budget by 15%. More insidious conspiracy theorists maintain the idea that certain politicians use the Black Market as an investment opportunity.
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