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You mean other then directing that his federal agents not prosecute cases in areas that have legalized it? Yes I know that hasn't been followed 100%, but check out Colorado, or Washington. The feds aren't exactly cracking down.
But they are. Why do you think legitimate businesses in CO are having trouble putting their money in the bank.
Changing law by back door actions without congress is terrible. The presidents job is to enforce the laws of the nation, not pick and choose what he agrees with and what he doesn't and dictate from that point.
I hope you can be bi partisan enough to see why this is a terrible precedent.
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Originally Posted by shooting4life
Pot being illegal seems to be the lesser of two evils when compared to what amounts to a veto pen in the hand of the president for any law that has ever been passed.
I understand what you are saying and I am definitely NOT an Obama supporter. However; I do support the fact that he is not enforcing the federal law when it comes to cannabis. Let's face it there are some laws that just because it is a law, that does not make it a just or even moral law. As citizens I feel it is our duty to protest, and even if necessary disobey bad or unjust laws. In the case of cannabis prohibition the feds broke the law when they made it illegal by failing to amend it via the Constitution as they did with prohibition of alcohol, and therefore cannabis prohibition is un-Constitutional!
But they are. Why do you think legitimate businesses in CO are having trouble putting their money in the bank.
That is not the feds "cracking down". The laws that prevent banks doing business with illegal businesses has been there forever. Those laws are not aimed at the cannabis industry specifically.
In fact, the feds relaxed the banking laws in order to try to help the cannabis industry. The problem is the bank's lawyers had a look at the revised laws and said they were still not good enough. Meaning, if a bank did work with the cannabis industry they would still get exposed to risk so they have elected not to do so.
In an interview I saw with Obama he said he would continue to work towards getting that problem resolved.
LOL. You're pulling for the wrong party if you think GOP will end it.
And more info for your consideration;
Medical marijuana is also gaining ground in Texas with 50% of Republicans and 67% of Democrats in favor of changing the law in Texas to allow seriously and terminally ill patients to use medical marijuana for a limited number of conditions if their doctors recommend it.
The third question related to changing Texas law to regulate and tax marijuana similar to alcohol. Similar to the measures passed in Colorado and Washington, stores would be licensed to sell marijuana to adults 21 and older for recreational use. A majority of 58% of voters voiced support and to the amazement of many, 48% of Texas Republicans are in favor of these changes to Texas law.
It is encouraging to see Republicans in Texas rejecting the failed policy of the War on Drugs. Current drug laws are unjust and immoral. Prohibition creates a dangerous black market that fuels many other types of violence. A legal, regulated market for marijuana would make it more difficult for children to access marijuana and provide lawful access for adults who chose a safer recreational alternative to alcohol.
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