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In reply to the discussion: Drug Czar: No State Can Nullify Federal Marijuana Ban [View all]RainDog
(28,784 posts)33. Feds: Stop Wasting Money on Marijuana Prohibition
Yes, federal law matters.
But when federal law is removed from reality (as in Schedule I classification) people say - your law is bad and wrong and IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE COURAGE TO ADDRESS THIS, then people will do so at the state level.
STOP LYING.
Then people will have more respect for the law.
It's absolute bullshit for marijuana to be classified as a substance with no medical value. Anyone who isn't an idiot or a captive of propaganda knows this.
Until the feds want to address the corruption and cronyism in the DEA concerning this issue - then you'll find that people will tell the feds they don't care what federal law is when that law is based upon lies.
Simple.
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I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest the WH is already well aware of his statement.
Nuclear Unicorn
Apr 2013
#22
For what? Understanding the Constitution? Federal law trumps state law ... end of discussion.
11 Bravo
Apr 2013
#31
Yes. Let's harsh all over this dude. If the white house can jail whistleblowers and have a kill list
grahamhgreen
Apr 2013
#37
“Let’s be clear: law enforcement officers take an oath of office to uphold federal law..."
MindPilot
Apr 2013
#7
If they prosecuted Wall Street crooks the same way they do inner-city youths...
Hugabear
Apr 2013
#8
The Executive can reschedule and shift focus. This is a choice to a significant degree.
TheKentuckian
Apr 2013
#19
Okay, then send in the DEA. Because the cops in legal states aren't going to bust you.
Comrade Grumpy
Apr 2013
#20