There aren't enough illegal drugs in Ohio...
...so the cops want to make one more: Salvia divinorum
The Lorain County Drug Task Force raised concerns in February about the drug's availability after agents found the herb for sale at a cellular phone store in Lorain...."It's something we feel should be outlawed," [task force head Capt. Dennis] Cavanaugh said. "It should not be available to kids."
Oh, we're going to make law on feelings now, eh copper? How about some thought here: who is being hurt by salvia? (assuming that there's a compelling state interest in forcing people to not hurt themselves, which I categorically reject.) We've got one kid who may have offed himself because of salvia-induced depression (How many times does that occur with alcohol?) And there's a conflict of interest in a drug overlord lobbying the legislature for a law that will increase his employment opportunities.
Since feelings are so treasured by Capt. Cavanaugh, you might want to share your feelings with him:
Captain Dennis E. Cavanaugh
9896 Murray Ridge Road
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 329-3704
Fax: (440) 284-0360
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