Tag: Colorado

Feds won’t challenge states with marijuana legalization

~ Jason Schwartz ~ 3 Comments

This is big news. And, I think it's good news. The Obama administration on Thursday said it will not stand in the way of Colorado, Washington and other states where voters have supported legalizing marijuana either for medical or recreational use, as long as those states maintain strict rules involving distribution of the drug. In … Continue reading Feds won’t challenge states with marijuana legalization

Why “medical” marijuana gets little respect here

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  Mark Kleiman, the Washington state pot czar,  explains his use of "scare quotes" when writing about medical marijuana:   Yes, cannabis has medical value for some people. And yes, the sustained effort of the federal government to make medical cannabis research as difficult as possible is a national disgrace. And then, on the other … Continue reading Why “medical” marijuana gets little respect here

2012′s most popular posts #7 – K2, Spice and legalization

~ Jason Schwartz

I do not consider myself a drug warrior. (Though, few people do these days. It can be a little like racism. People attribute it to others, but never themselves.) I oppose incarcerating people for possession of quantities consistent with personal use. I favor policies that target demand rather than supply. I'm also skeptical of hype … Continue reading 2012′s most popular posts #7 – K2, Spice and legalization