text: COP on the Hill Stories from the week of March 20, 2020 « On The Hill « COPS
  COP on the Hill Stories from the week of March 20, 2020
  Posted March 21st, 2020 by hiwayhowie
  Stories from the week of March 20, 2020
  Small, short and very important: As you probably know, Congress is now closed to the public. So, my work has gone to zero. Snot!!
  Probably my last piece of work for a while….this week I had a chat with a legislative aide on a project he had requested my assistance. In about two hours I produced and sent a document for his review and edit. Due to the Covid, it will be a while before this effort could bear fruit.
  Baring the unexpected, this will be the last newsletter for a while. As soon as Congress opens its doors, I will return to work. Until then, I am training the new pony for urban, campaign work which should bear fruit this fall. The horse-cowboy combo will generate lots of media, as always.
  Optimism: As many of us (certainly me) are a bit depressed from the lack of social contact and the pain and suffering of those who get the Covid, let me share this story:
  This week, I stopped in at Staple's to order more COP stationery and business cards. The manager came over and asked why. A customer joined in, as we all maintained 5-6 feet of distance. We had a solid, long chat as to why legalize heroin and the failure of current policy in general…
  It has been 20 months since I began wearing the new t-shirt. The results are consistent; general agreement/resignation that the War on Drugs – Modern Prohibition has failed and legalize/regulate all drugs might be a good idea. Call me wild and crazy but this could be over in five years.