As a parent, I do everything I can to keep my children safe, but Massachusetts lawmakers have proposed irresponsible, irrational new laws legalizing hallucinogenic drugs and no way to punish drivers under the influence of these drugs, making it even scarier to turn over the keys to my newly licensed 16-year-old daughter. I’ve taught her well, and I know she is a very safe driver, but being a defensive driver can’t protect you from a reckless driver getting high and hitting the road. Recreational marijuana is already legal, and the number of accidents due to impaired drivers has doubled in 20 years. 

Today, I highlight the grim reality of more dangerous roads and increased car accidents due to impaired drivers that Democratic lawmakers ignore by even considering legalizing hallucinogens. I discuss a parent’s role in educating their children about drug use and why parents need to have difficult conversations with their children. I point out some of the existing, common sense road safety rules that we already have in place in response to alcohol and smartphones and how we can apply them to recreational marijuana. And I also explain how you can get involved and get your lawmakers to vote against legalizing magic mushrooms. 

“The reason magic mushrooms are illegal is because we don't want to kill people. We don't wanna injure people. We don't want more car accidents.” - Jennifer Nassour

This week on Political Contessa:
How the legislation that is currently being discussed could make Massachusetts roadways even more dangerous
How legalizing hallucinogens and cannabis threaten our children’s safety
The lack of roadside testing to determine if drivers are under the influence of marijuana
What current laws around drunk driving and cell phone use can be applied to marijuana users
The dangerous repercussions of legalizing hallucinogenic drugs
How can you get involved to stop the passage of harmful laws

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As a parent, I do everything I can to keep my children safe, but Massachusetts lawmakers have proposed irresponsible, irrational new laws legalizing hallucinogenic drugs and no way to punish drivers under the influence of these drugs, making it even scarier to turn over the keys to my newly licensed 16-year-old daughter. I’ve taught her well, and I know she is a very safe driver, but being a defensive driver can’t protect you from a reckless driver getting high and hitting the road. Recreational marijuana is already legal, and the number of accidents due to impaired drivers has doubled in 20 years. 
Today, I highlight the grim reality of more dangerous roads and increased car accidents due to impaired drivers that Democratic lawmakers ignore by even considering legalizing hallucinogens. I discuss a parent’s role in educating their children about drug use and why parents need to have difficult conversations with their children. I point out some of the existing, common sense road safety rules that we already have in place in response to alcohol and smartphones and how we can apply them to recreational marijuana. And I also explain how you can get involved and get your lawmakers to vote against legalizing magic mushrooms. 
“The reason magic mushrooms are illegal is because we don't want to kill people. We don't wanna injure people. We don't want more car accidents.” - Jennifer Nassour
This week on Political Contessa:
<ul>
<li>How the legislation that is currently being discussed could make Massachusetts roadways even more dangerous</li>
<li>How legalizing hallucinogens and cannabis threaten our children’s safety</li>
<li>The lack of roadside testing to determine if drivers are under the influence of marijuana</li>
<li>What current laws around drunk driving and cell phone use can be applied to marijuana users</li>
<li>The dangerous repercussions of legalizing hallucinogenic drugs</li>
<li>How can you get involved to stop the passage of harmful laws</li>
</ul>
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Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.

My name is Jennifer. I’m a single mom of three girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with two political science degrees, and I have no problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.

I spent three years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston Media. As a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.

Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week. For more information and resources, visit Political Contessa.

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, &amp; federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.
My name is Jennifer. I’m a single mom of three girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with two political science degrees, and I have no problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.
I spent three years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston Media. As a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.
Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week. For more information and resources, visit <a href="https://www.politicalcontessa.com">Political Contessa.</a>

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.  My name is Jennifer. I’m a single mom of three girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with two political science degrees, and I have no problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.  I spent three years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston Media. As a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.  Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week. For more information and resources, visit Political Contessa.

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Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy and news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech.

Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.

I’m Jennifer. I’m a single mom of 3 girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with 2 political science degrees and I have NO problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.

I spent 3 years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston media. And as a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.

Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week and for more information and resources visit Political Contessa.

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy and news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech.
Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, &amp; federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.
I&rsquo;m Jennifer. I&rsquo;m a single mom of 3 girls living in Boston. I&rsquo;m a lawyer with 2 political science degrees and I have NO problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.
I spent 3 years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I&rsquo;m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston media. And as a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.
Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week and for more information and resources visit <a href="https://www.politicalcontessa.com">Political Contessa.</a>