Posted on 07/27/2014 5:18:10 PM PDT by Ken H
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There are no perfect answers to people’s legitimate concerns about marijuana use. But neither are there such answers about tobacco or alcohol, and we believe that on every level — health effects, the impact on society and law-and-order issues — the balance falls squarely on the side of national legalization. That will put decisions on whether to allow recreational or medicinal production and use where it belongs — at the state level.
We considered whether it would be best for Washington to hold back while the states continued experimenting with legalizing medicinal uses of marijuana, reducing penalties, or even simply legalizing all use. Nearly three-quarters of the states have done one of these.
Part 1: Let States Decide on Marijuana
(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...
Because Stoner Nation is just what we need in times of crisis. That would make our country so much better.
“Repeal Prohibition, Again”
Again?
What amendment is he referring to? I am not aware of the amendment that gave this authority to FedZilla to begin with.
Remember, if they’re stoned they’re not going to vote because that would be too much of a hassle.
Agreed.
Liberaltarians never change
Lots of conservative support here in our state...and the war on drugs is not working. What a waste of money.
I don't use it and never will, neither will my husband, but we both voted to legalize it.
and you can bet the NY Times totally supports that $23.6 billion ruling too.
Good idea, turn it over to the states to decide. And while they’re at it, turn the drinking age back to the states too. 21 is ridiculous, but that’s the age the Feds decided, not the states. Let the states decide without bribing them with highway funding, etc.
My suggestion: Age 19 or a high school diploma, whichever comes first.
George Soros is one of the biggest proponents in marijuana legalization. He has hundreds of millions invested in it.
“Remember, if they’re stoned they’re not going to vote because that would be too much of a hassle.”
Not if the RATS provide free munchies at the polling place.
States were reducing possession to the equivalent of a speeding ticket, and survey responses in favor of legalization were growing, long before 0bama took office. The demon-marijuana meme just couldn't pass the tests of time, observation, and experience.
Nope, getting up even for free munchies would be too much.
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