Marijuana Not High Obama Priority by Devin Dwyer
So Obama has finally addressed (very briefly and only to a certain extent) the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and Washington state. Simply put he states that going after recreational users in these states is not a top priority of federal law enforcement officials. Well that just seems obvious. I mean that is what we the people are looking to accomplish in the first place with the recent laws that have been passed in these two states. To go after users of marijuana, whether they are partaking for medical or recreational purposes, would just be absurd. Weed is here to stay and people will continue to indulge regardless of laws and restrictions. The issue isn't if the federal government should go after the users or not, but rather if they will reconsider the laws that restrict these people of their liberties.
So Obama seems to be beating around the bush a bit here and rightfully so as this will not be an overnight change. It isn't as simple as him addressing the nation with one of his powerful speeches that ends with him sparking a joint and saying, "Marijuana is now legalized in the United States of America!" (*as everyone erupts into cheers and sparks up*). Although that would be cool as shit, let's be realistic. He will most likely sit back and see if Colorado and Washington can successfully manage these new laws and make them work without any negative implications to society. He also goes on to say that he does not support widespread legalization of marijuana "at this point". So there seems to be some positive comments here from the president that may indicate that he would consider addressing the laws of prohibition and listening to what the majority wants. Regardless we will stay medicated!
So Obama seems to be beating around the bush a bit here and rightfully so as this will not be an overnight change. It isn't as simple as him addressing the nation with one of his powerful speeches that ends with him sparking a joint and saying, "Marijuana is now legalized in the United States of America!" (*as everyone erupts into cheers and sparks up*). Although that would be cool as shit, let's be realistic. He will most likely sit back and see if Colorado and Washington can successfully manage these new laws and make them work without any negative implications to society. He also goes on to say that he does not support widespread legalization of marijuana "at this point". So there seems to be some positive comments here from the president that may indicate that he would consider addressing the laws of prohibition and listening to what the majority wants. Regardless we will stay medicated!
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