Posted on 01/05/2015 3:57:35 AM PST by HomerBohn
Former Alaska Sen. Mike Gravel served as a Democratic lawmaker between 1969 and 1981. He walked marbled halls during Richard Nixon’s “War on Drugs” and witnessed his congressional colleagues trying to see who could produce the most heinous draconian drug laws.
Today, Gravel is getting ready to sell some kush, or rather, serve as the CEO of an edible marijuana company called KUSH, a Cannabis Sativa, Inc. subsidiary.
“I’m anxious to assist in bringing this important resource to a broader market in a serious and credible way,” the former lawmaker said in a statement.
KUSH announced in a recent press release that it plans to focus on marijuana marketing and development in the medical and recreational realms. One of its flagship products is a marijuana-infused lozenge, dubbed “Kubby.”
While Gravel’s new gig may seem surprising, it’s worth noting that he was a vehement critic of the War on Drugs philosophy during his legislative tenure and opposed Nixon’s signing of a law classifying marijuana as a Schedule I substance back in 1970.
“Where we have cannabis legal today is where the people have spoken,” Gravel told The Huffington Post. “The people know better than their leaders, that’s what’s going on here.”
He’s also been involved with KUSH since the company was formed.
“Senator Gravel stood up to Nixon, stood up to the Pentagon, and now he is standing up to those in power who would keep the healthful benefits of cannabis from those who need them. He’s been a director of KUSH since its inception and brings invaluable perspective and connections to our group. He’s a true American hero and we’re excited to have him serving in this capacity,” said Cannabis Sativa, Inc. Board Chairman Steve Kubby.
Gravel isn’t Cannabis Sativa, Inc.’s first high level employee with a political background. Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson was named the company’s president and CEO back in July.
Every Libertarian with which I have ever spoken argues that increasing availability to drugs will not increase usage. Of course they are wrong about this, as they are about all their other ideas which are inconsistent with Burkean conservatism.
Another Democrat for Drugging our Youth.
So much for the LIEbertarian Hipster Utopia...
How is that outcome contrary to anything libertarians predicted?
Every Libertarian with which I have ever spoken argues that increasing availability to drugs will not increase usage.
Irrelevant to the topic at hand, which is the migration of users. And I don't suppose a Libertarian has ever committed to text the claim that increasing availability to drugs will not increase usage.
No more Constitutional than the "emanations" from "penumbras" that gave us the 'right' to abortion.
George Washington Himself (President of the Constitutional Convention if you will recall) Led the Response to the Whiskey Rebellion, so your notion of what the Feds can and cannot do regarding intoxicating substances
When did I ever say the feds couldn't impose an excise tax on legal marijuana - which was the bone of contention in the Whiskey Rebellion?
Since well before any state had legalized pot, teens have reported that they could get it more easily than beer or cigarettes ... which is to be expected since legal sellers card and illegal sellers don't. That evidence indicates that legalizing for adults means less drugging by youth.
[ One-third of the homeless in Denver are young people who came to Colorado for the legal drugs and now cannot afford a place to stay or a way to get back home. ]
Maybe we shoudl send in the scoops then feed the remainder the “results”....
Soylent Solutions...
(kidding of course)
Not out of the Pot Vending Machines.
Soon they will be in both those states and all the others. The youth must be drugged you know. They are easily manipulated that way and won't notice their lives going down the tubes while we buy their votes.
Oh - wait ...
Around here, all of the “medical” marijuana clientele are younger than 30 years old and many are of, shall we say, a “protected” group...I wonder if there is a cancer epidemic among that demographic?
I wonder what “medicine” will become “essential” when the dope smokers start having many of the same medical problems associated with smoking.
Yeah, 5 year olds getting pot cookies. Real smart.
Given the speed at which revenue enhancements go through state legislatures, your problem will solve itself as legal grass becomes available nationwide. I view this like casino gambling and lotteries, way too appealing financially for politicians to turn down.
Amazing says CptnObvious: Can’t see a problem with dead children and “Medicinal” Pot cookies from Vending Machines.
Actually, they have vending machines in pot dispensaries now.
When I was wondering which states would legalize dope first, my first thought wasn’t Alaska and Colorado. It was California, Oregon and Vermont.
Weird
Only in the dispensaries and only vending in a secure way: "To buy marijuana from the vending machine, Barrera said a valid medical marijuana card, registration into the machine’s system and a thumbprint are all needed." - http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2013/03/20/marijuana-vending-machines-popping-up-at-california-pot-clubs/
So by the same power specifically granted to thje Fed gov they have the right to imprison anyone who consumes alcohol. You may be the first person to find that part of the Constitution, congrats!!!!
I would like to see a tox screen on ConservingFreedom...
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