but I fear that the Democratic Party is not.
The only legalization movement I see, politically, is coming from the libertarians, a strange mix of Randian Kochheads and people who value personal liberty but do not value leftist social issues (LGBT, feminism) nor do they value social responsibilty to take care of the needy and disadvantaged.
I always assumed when this time came, the Democrats would be on the side of legalization. Sadly, with a few exceptions, they're more interested in respecting so-called international treaties that may be violated if we change how cannabis is scheduled. I'm sure they'll fix all of this when they fast-track the TPP 
If it were up to me, I would have the party use the issue the way Republicans use wedge issues such as abortion, flag-burning, etc., to get their people to come out to the polls. Many people I know are so negative about anyone in politics representing their interests, that they often don't vote (a strategy I don't support, leftists not voting is a good thing in the eyes of the powers that be). Ending cannabis prohibition would be a way to reach a significant portion of those disaffected voters. I'd think it would be a natural cause for Democratic politicians to take up. If there is a movement within the party to change that, let me know and I'll check it out.
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