Besides making populist appeals in states with the ability to put propositions on the ballot, the real problem with decriminalizing marijuana is at the federal level which will supercede state law in this area (we can take some comfort because this usually means federal resources will be used in enforcement rather than local). Still, the 800 lbs gorilla in the room is the DEA's ability to raid clubs and grow ops regardless of state and local law. What can be done about that if its not to elect a President willing to look weak on the "War on Drugs"? That's not semantics at all.
Once again I agree completely with everything expect a democratic president making any difference in drug policy. I actually see certain key democratic figures making the war on drugs worst, ala Hillary Clinton. Perhaps semantics wasn't the right word though.
However, what do you think will happen if one of the upcoming initiatives (currently nevada and colorado) passes. I forsee the same thing thats going on in California. DEA making examples of people and wasting their time shutting down dispensiarys. However, having no impact on reversing prop 215.
I've been calling Nevada voters on my time off today, and have been getting great feedback with how many people are voting on Question 7, the marijuana regulation initiative. Say the initiative passes, what do you forsee taking place on the state level\fed level?
