[Note: Cross-posted from FireDogLake]

It’s not exactly news when opponents of marijuana policy reform lie. In fact, it would surprise a lot of us if they suddenly began engaging in honest debate. But in Massachusetts, the opponents of Question 2 have gone off the deep end. And more disturbingly, they’ve now aligned themselves with a notorious out-of-state group that is shadowed by allegations of child abuse.

In a surprise to exactly no one, the Boston Herald came out against Question 2 today. In fact, given the degree of blatant bias that’s underwritten every single story the Herald has published on the issue, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this paragon of journalistic integrity had already editorialized against Question 2.

The editors begin today’s 357-word campaign of misdirection by alleging that “[s]upporters of Question 2 get very prickly when anyone suggests their effort to decriminalize possession of a small amount of marijuana has anything to do with legalizing pot use.” The implication here is that the diligent reporters at the Herald have innocently asked simple questions – just doing their jobs – while we and others have been elusive on the issue.

Really, now? Let’s rewind.