On Monday police, judges and prosecutors to back Proposition 19 for the legalization of marijuana; will hold simultaneous news conferences explaining why they want it to be legal.

Nonprofit organizations such as Law Enforcement Against Prohibition say their experience has shown the how unimportant enforcing the laws on prohibition; not only personal use, but possession of the drug as well.

Stephen Downing, a retired LAPD deputy chief of police, said, “I was with the LAPD when Nixon declared the ‘war on drugs’ over 40 years ago and was on of the ‘generals’ on the front lines who helped implement that same failed drug policy that is still in effect today.”

He continued on to say “by keeping marijuana illegal, we aren’t preventing anyone from using.” In fact, “The only results are billions of tax-free dollars being funneled into the pockets of bloodthirsty drug cartels and gangs who control the illegal market.”

The members from LEAP are mostly retired from their professions. The active police chiefs and law enforcement groups are opposed the Proposition 19’s passage; and overwhelmingly so.

The conference will take place at Oakland City Hall and at West Hollywood Park, 672, N. Robertson Blvd.

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