What good is legalizing weed if you can't use it?

[fintstone]

From just yesterday:

Originally Posted by fintstone

...One would think that it is not a good idea to be on record as involved in a Federal crime just because the previous corrupt Justice Department did not enforce it.

[Mark Henry]

Originally Posted by peteremsley

Interesting. Presumably has THC removed or reduced? Never heard of it being prescribed in hospitals before.

Dronabinol

[Sooner or later]

Originally Posted by fintstone

Likely due to reporting this morning that:

"Attorney General Jeff Sessions has rescinded several Obama-era directives that discouraged enforcement of federal marijuana laws in states that had legalized the substance.

In a memo sent to U.S. attorneys Thursday, Sessions noted that federal law prohibits the possession and sale of marijuana, and he undid four previous Obama administration memos that advised against bringing weed prosecutions in states where it was legal to use for recreational or medical purposes. Sessions said prosecutors should use their own discretion — taking into consideration the department’s limited resources, the seriousness of the crime, and the deterrent effect that they could impose — in weighing whether charges were appropriate.

“It is the mission of the Department of Justice to enforce the laws of the United States, and the previous issuance of guidance undermines the rule of law and the ability of our local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement partners to carry out this mission,” Sessions said in a statement. “Therefore, today’s memo on federal marijuana enforcement simply directs all U.S. Attorneys to use previously established prosecutorial principles that provide them all the necessary tools to disrupt criminal organizations, tackle the growing drug crisis, and thwart violent crime across our country.”"
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/sessions-is-rescinding-obama-era-directive-for-feds-to-back-off-marijuana-enforcement-in-states-with-legal-pot/2018/01/04/b1a42746-f157-11e7-b3bf-ab90a706e175_story.html?utm_term=.e3dd34c4d09b

I don't agree with his direction. I support his decision to actually follow federal laws.

Good for Jeff.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by Sooner or later

I don't agree with his direction. I support his decision to actually follow federal laws.

Good for Jeff.

Why have they crippled the efforts against Oxy though ? In my little city, there were 300 ODs and 17 deaths last year...(Oxy/heroin...one leads to the other...), it's just a freakin' explosion...and Sessions is preoccupied with pot ?

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by peteremsley

Definitely makes for a volatile investment. Hydroponic company I put a modest amount in is down 24% today

Yeah, I'm down $50 large this morning as well.

Not overly concerned since I'm still up 3x's that overall over the last month.

Knee jerk reaction, it'll pass.

[Ayles]

Thanks Jeff Sessions for continuing to make your party less relevant. Since a majority of both dems and repubs support legalization this can only hurt the repubs in the long run, maybe event the short term if we are lucky.

[fintstone]

Originally Posted by Ayles

Thanks Jeff Sessions for continuing to make your party less relevant. Since a majority of both dems and repubs support legalization this can only hurt the repubs in the long run, maybe event the short term...

A majority support legalization in the national Pew survey...but highly populated states where Republicans do not win (like CA, Co, etc where it is already legal) skew the numbers...as does the fact that the survey question does not differentiate between medical and recreational marijuana. So, no real impact. Try again.

It is good to have an Administration that wants to follow the Constitution and does not believe they should make laws...but rather, Congress. If Congress wants to change the law...they can. Otherwise, the President's job is to enforce the law (unlike the previous corrupt administration that case not to).

The record $25K Dow seems to be keeping the administration/party relevant to most normal humans.

[fintstone]

Originally Posted by peteremsley

Whether he wants to do so or not is irrelevant. He is not King (nor was Obama). Congress creates the law...and the President enforces it.

[flatbutt]

Originally Posted by mark henry

dronabinol

aka...thc

[Sooner or later]

Originally Posted by Ayles

Thanks Jeff Sessions for continuing to make your party less relevant. Since a majority of both dems and repubs support legalization this can only hurt the repubs in the long run, maybe event the short term if we are lucky.

The way it is now is a total embarrassment. FDA and DEA finalized their review and said no redeeming value. Schedule 1.

So, what we have:
Fed Reserve says no
Colo says yes
Dea/Fda says no
Justice says yes
VA. says no

What a joke

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by Sooner or later

The way it is now is a total embarrassment. FDA and DEA finalized their review and said no redeeming value. Schedule 1.

So, what we have:
Fed Reserve says no
Colo says yes
Dea/Fda says no
Justice says yes
VA. says no

What a joke

None of those folks MAKE the law. Only Congress can pass a law and the president has to sign it. Then it is a law. Federal agencies are SUPPOSED to follow the law, and enforce it. That is part of the oath they all take, to uphold and obey the constitution.

We all know in the real world many laws are simply ignored or not enforced. But those agencies can't make a new law. The can change their policy, but only if it is within the current law.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Deschodt

Why ? Anyone here really believe that a friday night joint will impair someone on monday anymore than knocking down a few beers on friday night ? There's a high level of hypocrisy at work here... at least no degree of legality or punishment

I ask why would someone be so farking dense to smoke MJ when they know how long it stays in their system while being aware of their work policy?

Choose a better vice.

Ain't saying that the Friday night joint is a bad thing. It is what it is. It lingers.

[fintstone]

Originally Posted by peteremsley

or doesn't.

If they believe they are King and the Constitution is toilet paper. You Brits sure seem to believe in Monarchy.

[john70t]

Originally Posted by flatbutt

aka...thc

I've read there are strains without much THC, and they are high in beneficial and non-psychoactive CBDs.

Seriously though from a scientific/medicinal perspective:
If you have the ability to prescribe a potentially inexpensive affordable drug which works better than anything else available, and does not have any extremely-toxic side effects, and provides real benefits to a patient...why would this ever become a question?

[greglepore]

Originally Posted by john70t

I've read there are strains without much THC, and they are high in beneficial and non-psychoactive CBDs.

Seriously though from a scientific/medicinal perspective:
If you have the ability to prescribe a potentially inexpensive affordable drug which works better than anything else available, and does not have any extremely-toxic side effects, and provides real benefits to a patient...why would this ever become a question?

Big pharma

[fintstone]

There is little evidence that works better than anything else...and it certainly does not include recreational use...which in reality is where most medical marijuana is used.

[jwasbury]

[john70t]

So Fint:
Older glaucoma patients. Never smoked cigarettes or drank in their lives.
They try MJ find it works and choose it for their medicine.
Their choice alone.

Are these people instant drug addicts from injecting the dangerous marijuannas?
Or are they reliable statistics and witnesses to be considered during drug efficacy testing trials?

[fastfredracing]

My neighbor is fighting cancer. When he is getting chemo, he says that pot is the only thing that makes him feel good, and want to eat.

[jwasbury]

Originally Posted by fastfredracing

My neighbor is fighting cancer. When he is getting chemo, he says that pot is the only thing that makes him feel good, and want to eat.

^that's a common sentiment.

also very effective and helpful for people with MS