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		<title>Legalize it Already</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So, all right, we admit it—we at THE STATE are libertarians.  Maybe not on everything, but on domestic issues we at THE STATE, and I, as a former Governor, generally take the position of "We/I don't give a <a href='http://www.naturfoto-cz.de/photos/others/crucian-carp-20522.jpg'>carp</a>." 

That goes for gay marriage too.  I/we don't give a <a href='http://www.anglersnet.co.uk/cheap-fishing-tackle/images/uploads/UKCFSgrab.jpg'>carp</a> what you do in your own home.  (That being said, a church whose tenets are opposed to same sex marriage is entirely in their right to refuse to marry such a couple, IMGO.) 

Frankly, harsh marijuana laws create more problems than they solve.  Consider the amount of taxpayer dollars spent on policing (police officers), adjudicating (judges and lawyers), punishing (the corrections industry), and ensuring compliance (parole and probation officers). ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thestatenj.com/engine/2010/03/legalize-it-already/</link>
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		<title>Boss Rumana’s Bernie Kerik Problem</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Did Boss Rumana give Michael Marotta a place on his ticket in exchange for free home improvements? 


The bad news continues for Passaic County Regular Republican Chairman and District 40 Assemblyman Scott Rumana, as several Wayne Township officials have confirmed exclusively to THE STATE that Passaic County Freeholder Michael Marotta’s brother Bill performed free home ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thestatenj.com/engine/2010/03/boss-rumana%e2%80%99s-bernie-kerik-problem/</link>
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		<title>Attention New Jersey: Christie&#8217;s Nominee May Pose A Danger to Your Children&#8221;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ by Miriam Grossman, MD

On Monday, NJ governor Chris Christie’s nominee for the Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families will be interviewed by the State Senate Judiciary Committee. If confirmed, Janet Rosenzweig will preside over the Divisions of Youth and Family Services, Child Behavioral Health Services, Prevention and Community Partnerships, Child Welfare Training Academy, Community Services, Office of Education, andOffice of Licensing. She will also influence policy making as a member of the cabinet.

Dr Rosenzweig’s impressive resume includes two items that call for careful examination. One is her certification as a sexuality instructor by the <a href="http://www.aasect.org/">American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)</a>. The other is her recent position as acting executive director of the <a href="http://www.sexscience.org/">Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS)</a...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thestatenj.com/engine/2010/03/attention-new-jersey-christies-nominee-may-pose-a-danger-to-your-children/</link>
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		<title>The State Provides Full Disclosure on Sen Lesniak&#8217;s First Americanobank</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Imagine my surprise when I saw State Senator Raymond Lesniak’s head peeking out of the PolitickerNJ talking heads column.  I can't recall seeing that before.  Let me tell you, though.  As a former Governor, I’ll take Lesniak over Undisputed Negotiation Tactician Carla Katz any day of the week.  ...]]></description>
		<link>http://www.thestatenj.com/engine/2010/03/the-state-provides-full-disclosure-on-sen-lesniaks-first-americanobank/</link>
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		<title>Jersey Goes Tomato Red in 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The <a href="http://blog.savejersey.com/2010/03/04/new-jersey-is-christie-country.aspx?ref=rss">Save Jersey Blog</a> points out to us what happens when elected officials fail to listen to their constituents.

As the 2009 Gubernatorial Election Result by Municipality Map illustrates, New Jersey can turn as red as its signature tomatoes when the proper incentive is applied.  
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