Reefer Referendum—Will Belize Legalize Without it?

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REEFER REFERENDUM. The push to legalize pot started early last year. But we have heard little in public about it. At the one “virtual town hall” on the issue in January 28, 2021, the presenters silenced any critics.

And the media have mostly presented lengthy justifications by supporters. But only snippets of objections by dissenters. So realizing that only a few sentences, if any, would see daylight, NEAB kept its new press release brief.

“Call for Referendum on Marijuana Legislation”

“The NEAB and its affiliated churches across the nation, in conjunction & partnership with other Church bodies nationwide, is hereby calling for a Referendum on the Legalizing of Marijuana legislation.

“The people of Belize should have a voice in such a radical shift in the moral fabric of our society. And they should decide on whether to turn an illegal drug over to a legal ‘commodity.’ Because such a move would have horrendous ramifications for the future of our nation. Every nation or state that has legalized marijuana has done so by Referendum. Except Belize.”

A referendum would force all the pitfalls of marijuana into public. More specifically, they include mental disabilities in addicted youth. Involvement of cartels which sell harder drugs. Plus risk of depletion of water resources. Also alienation of legitimate banking relations. And many more. So pray for a referendum that clears the air of many fond illusions about “pot prosperity.” Instead of allowing more smoke and mirrors to delude us.