That big spending bill everyone said was loaded with other legislation also had this one in it. It codifies the Obama Administrations position to avoid federal interference with states medical use into federal law. Republicans have largely been responsible for marijuana criminalization ever since Richard Nixon had it scheduled along with heroin and classified as having no medical uses. It swelled our per capita inmate count in this nation to the highest in the world, fueling a gigantic private prison industry. Although Democrats have been the most consistent reform advocates, enough Republicans finally crossed the aisle to allow this change in the status of medical marijuana. This contrasts with the Bush Administrations actions to suggest sanctions against doctors who advised patients it might be useful, even in states where medical use was legal. Historically, when Republicans speak of liberty issues, they seek the opposite of less government, when it comes to pot laws.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Dec 2014 18:17:47 +0000
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