Do you agree that the D.E.A should be raiding California Medical Marijuana Clinics (that are operating within California state law)?

by ...... Posted August 03, 2008 08:32:12

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		I am for states rights.
		I think this is a waste of time and taxpayer money. Don't they have bigger fish to fry?
		I am against the war on Drugs. All Drugs.
		Marijuana is a gateway drug. I think the federal government should step in.
	It depends on this...
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	I am for states rights.	9 votes	38%
	I think this is a waste of time and taxpayer money. Don't they have bigger fish to fry?	5 votes	21%
	I am against the war on Drugs. All Drugs.	5 votes	21%
	Marijuana is a gateway drug. I think the federal government should step in.	2 votes	8%
	It depends on this...	1 vote	4%
	Undecided	0 votes	0%
	None of the above	2 votes	8%

"Proposition 215 (Medical Marijuana) was passed in 1996 by a 56% majority of California voters in November 1996. That is more California votes than Presidents Clinton, Bush or most other elected official have received".

"Ever since California voters became the first in the nation to legalize medical marijuana in 1996, the state has faced unyielding opposition from the federal government, which insists it has the power to prohibit a drug it considers useless and dangerous".

*Hillary Clinton made a pledge early in her campaign to halt federal raids in states with medical marijuana laws.
*Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois has become an increasingly firm advocate of ending federal intervention and letting states make their own rules when it comes to medical marijuana.
*Sen. John McCain of Arizona, the Republican nominee, has gone back and forth on the issue - promising a medical marijuana patient at one campaign stop that seriously ill patients would never face arrest under a McCain administration, but ultimately endorsing the Bush administration's policy of federal raids and prosecutions.
*Ron Paul said "All drugs should be decriminalized. Drugs should be distributed by any adult to other adults. There should be no controls on production, supply or purchase for adults."

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Docstrich August 03, 2008 09:10:20

I am against the war on Drugs. All Drugs.

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Marijuana needs to be legal already- for everyone.....
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FREEDOM FIGHTER March 13, 2010 21:43:21

It depends on this...

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"GATEWAY DRUG"?! That is a made up term used to create fear based in ignorance.

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...... to FREEDOM... March 14, 2010 04:56:29

Agreed...but some people believe that.

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jeremy September 30, 2009 20:24:03

I am against the war on Drugs. All Drugs.

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Shrooms 2

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BURNT OUT! July 14, 2009 04:34:43

I am for states rights.

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out of all the states it would be nice to have at least 1 state , preferably more than 1 , that would not criminalize me for havin a couple of plants of my own for my own use.

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...... to BURNT OUT! July 14, 2009 04:50:11

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Obama/Holder halted the DEA raids here in CA.

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BURNT OUT! to ...... July 14, 2009 04:52:24

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i voted for obama in hopes he would cut us responsible smokers some slack.

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...... to BURNT OUT! July 14, 2009 04:54:01

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Both he and Hillary said they would halt the raids in CA and I was counting on whomever won to keep their word on that.

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BURNT OUT! to ...... July 14, 2009 05:02:49

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i have heard rumor that a person can grow a couple of plants in oregon.
do you know if thats true?

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...... to BURNT OUT! July 14, 2009 05:03:50

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I don't know what their policy is on Medical Marijuana. I would lean toward thinking that it is not legal but they may be lenient.

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Vlad July 11, 2009 04:25:04

I am for states rights.

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The Federal government is being bullies to the states !!!

I believe it is not only the states right but that of it's citizens that live there to decide what is right and wrong for their home state.

The Federal government needs to focus on a larger scale than state by state.

America has a strong foundation of standing its ground state to state and have come along way to prove that with the creation of our great nation.

These individuals are the ones voting in their state government and should be allowed to make decisions that impact their own lives.

13 states have voted in medical marijuana..
Illinois is Next !!!! (14 and growing).

Hemp can change the world!!!!

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...... to Vlad July 11, 2009 04:32:40

Actually at this time the DEA is no longer raiding the medical marijuana clinics in California. Obama/Eric Holder halted the raids. Under Bush the raids were a regular occurrence.

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Vlad to ...... July 11, 2009 04:40:13

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Thanks for the reply and update. I have been watching this to see if a campaign commitment would be fulfilled. What do you know one was followed through on, Thanks Obama!!!

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...... to Vlad July 11, 2009 04:47:32

No problem. I know, I was surprised that they followed through so quickly. It's a great thing.

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crotchrot May 30, 2009 10:24:34

I think this is a waste of time and taxpayer money. Don't they have bigger fi...

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people take shit way too seriously. weed takes the edge off. legalize it already. it does more good than harm. it's better than alcohol because a lot of people like to fight when they get drunk. no one ever wants to fight when they're high.

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...... to crotchrot May 30, 2009 11:07:33

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Actually Eric Holder stopped the DEA raids of the Medical Marijuana Clinics in CA. Bush was still in office when I did this q'n. With the medical marijuana clinics out here it's basically legal, just need a 'script.

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Nicholai420 April 04, 2009 00:45:54

I am against the war on Drugs. All Drugs.

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The Bill of Rights and libertarian NAP do not allow drug prohibition.

http://animenexus.org/

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bill February 08, 2009 06:15:08 (edited)

Marijuana is a gateway drug. I think the federal government should step in.

for all children of idiots yes DEA should clean up all they can find shit ask bush he smoked plenty not to mention Hussein barack those smokes are really maryawna somea more,The DEA should raid obo's house yea white house too he has stash

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Jazmine... to bill July 02, 2010 01:22:48

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wow...maybe you should learn how to spell before you call people idiots. First of all according to this most the people your calling idiots have facts not allegations, and second of all they can at least spell what they're talking about so maybe you should go back to school on the subject of mary j and take a few spelling test as well!lol

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Alan Hempman December 03, 2008 07:02:20

I think this is a waste of time and taxpayer money. Don't they have bigger fi...

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The only pee test the feds will get from me is a TASTE TEST!!!

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...... to Alan He... December 03, 2008 07:07:54

It will be interesting to see if the DEA raids in California continue under Obama. I am only saying that because he and Hillary Clinton both said they will stop the DEA raids. I will be watching come January.

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Oaktree777 November 21, 2008 03:54:54

I am for states rights.

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leave it alone!!!!

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SnaekySnap October 29, 2008 09:10:52 (edited)

None of the above

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Federal law usually trumps state laws unless the law specifically allowed as a state law as under the Constitution. I'm not sure how it would hold up if someone decided to take it up to the Supreme Court. On the other hand, the war on drugs is a loosing battle. Marijuana though not officially counted has become this nation's number one cash crop. Except for crack, meth and similar drugs that really mess up people, I say legalize and tax same the as booze. Remember Prohibition? I liken it to the same type of situation. People that want drugs can get them as people that wanted booze got it. The DEA has admitted that what they do catch is just a drop in the bucket compared to what gets through. So why continue to waste money on something you can't stop? Put those cops to use in other areas. Most people that go to jail on drug charges are small time dealers and users. Another big expenditure on court cost and jail housing that could be saved and put to better use.

Somehow my answer did not reflect what I actually wanted but by my comments you can figure out the answer.

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NOPOTUS "In God We Trust" August 13, 2008 21:45:55 (edited)

Marijuana is a gateway drug. I think the federal government should step in.

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pot is illegal. It's not harmless.We need to enforce the law. Medical use of pot in Ca is a joke.

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...... to NOPOTUS... August 14, 2008 03:19:45

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I personally think that most legal drugs like anti depressants and pain killers are far worse than Marijuana. I will give you a rave for participating but I definitely disagree with you. I know people with legal medication horror stories. I don't know anyone with Marijuana horror stories. At the worst some paranoia. I think it's only a gateway drug for people that are going to be drug addicts anyway. If Marijuana didn't exist they would jump straight to doing Cocaine or something else. I'm sure there are those rare stories of people smoking marijuana and doing shitty things, but I'm sure it wasn't the marijuana that did it.

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Alan He... to NOPOTUS... December 03, 2008 07:10:28

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Uh, number 1, it is NOT illegal in a dozen states now (medicinal), number 2, alcohol is much more a gateway drug than pot. I've smoked daily for 25 years and have not been inclined to try ANY other drugs in the least! Number 3, it is much less harmful than over-the-counter aspirin. The number of deaths from overdose of marijuana per year: 0. The number of people that die from accidental or intentional overdose of aspirin per year: Over 400! You sir, ARE THE JOKE!

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Jazmine... to NOPOTUS... July 02, 2010 01:34:29

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aspirin is perfectly legal but if you take 15 of them bitches that will be your last headache guarantee ya! lol alcohol is a legal substance as well and how many people misuse it or cause horrible accidents its not harmless yet it's legal! and its man made! how many kids die every year from alcohol poisoning, and how many adults die from sclerosis of the liver..Now how many kids you hear this year died from smoking pot ... don't worry i'll wait.... point is if pot is needed for medical relief and its been proven to help what makes it an worse than the already legal substances i just named? There's always gonna be people who misuse things its human nature, doesn't mean everyone will.

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Mollydolly August 04, 2008 03:06:31

I think this is a waste of time and taxpayer money. Don't they have bigger fi...

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I think they feel this is the only "drug war" that they can win. Good ole' boys due like their wars. What a f*****g waste of time and money and dignity,

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deleted August 03, 2008 21:16:27

I am for states rights.

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I think marijuana should be legal period.....

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SparkleyPie *Mojo is my hom... August 03, 2008 19:21:11

I am for states rights.

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... and against the war on drugs. When are the powers that be in this country going to figure out that you can't win a war against a concept?!

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☠Marz555☠ August 03, 2008 17:22:27

I think this is a waste of time and taxpayer money. Don't they have bigger fi...

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thank you for bring this issue to the light... this is one of the issues that a greater majority of americans see as a major injustice, It just goes to proove that the people in power really do not represent the people of this country. Please keep this debate ongoing...

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freewill~STS~freespirit August 03, 2008 15:51:58
Sparkle... to freewil... August 03, 2008 19:21:43

+3

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...... to Sparkle... August 03, 2008 20:11:53

+3
How about a Brownie with that Martini!

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Seonag August 03, 2008 13:13:43 (edited)

None of the above

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Federal Law trumps State Law. The end of the Civil War ended States Rights. Guess you need to change the Federal Law, now.

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...... to Seonag August 03, 2008 19:45:33 (edited)

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When I first wrote this question I had included "Federal Law trumps state law" in the question, but I thought it would be redundant because I talk about the opposition from the federal government in my follow up. Most people here understand that, but don't like it. Our Republican governor said "Marijuana is not a drug"(truth in jest). It has been a state law for over twelve years now and has not created major problems in our state. An individual smoking Marijuana does not hurt or violate the rights of another human being like slavery did. In this case the federal government has other interests to protect. Bush wouldn't give a rats ass if California had a major quake and broke off into the ocean.

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mavericky August 03, 2008 12:46:11

I am for states rights.

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There are times when the federal government needs to step in and regulate states --- this is so not one of them.

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Docstrich August 03, 2008 09:10:20

I am against the war on Drugs. All Drugs.

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Marijuana needs to be legal already- for everyone.....

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Attila ... to Docstrich August 03, 2008 09:39:00

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Imagine the benefit of shifting everyone on Prozac and its relatives over to Marijuana and her relatives. We're talking peace in the ghetto, on the interstates and in Pittsburgh while maintaining average productivity higher than the EU. Thats right ... we can kick the earth's ass while stoned.

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Docstrich to Attila ... August 03, 2008 09:42:44

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I agree- there's a book out there (can't remember the name) that talks about how weed can save the planet- hemp especially (instead of trees as a renewable resource). Noone would have traffic accidents if they are all going 20 miles an hour- LOL

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...... to Attila ... August 03, 2008 09:50:22

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Marijuana is the largest cash crop in America. It's about $35 billion annually, illegal marijuana has surpassed that of corn, wheat or soybeans, The top pot-producing states (in order) being California, Tennessee, Kentucky, Hawaii and Washington.

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