Reformers may have jumped the gun in condemning DEAâs opposition to Colorado's marijuana legalization initiative. If they're gonna keep saying stuff like this, I say we hear âem out.
From CBS 4 in Denver:
Thatâs the point, silly. If the citizens of Colorado decide to stop arresting each other for marijuana, youâre not supposed to show up and ruin everything. Thank goodness there arenât enough federal resources to do it, but thatâs beside the point.
His observation is helpful though, because it illustrates the impracticality of enforcing federal laws that conflict with state-level reforms. Itâs an argument for our side, and I canât imagine why heâs using it.
Give âem enough ropeâ¦
From CBS 4 in Denver:
"There aren't enough federal resources on the entire planet to handle ounce size marijuana possession," Jeffrey Sweetin, a DEA agent said. "Your viewers should understand if this passes, we're really legitimately legalizing an ounce of marijuana. They're not going to be prosecuted."
Thatâs the point, silly. If the citizens of Colorado decide to stop arresting each other for marijuana, youâre not supposed to show up and ruin everything. Thank goodness there arenât enough federal resources to do it, but thatâs beside the point.
His observation is helpful though, because it illustrates the impracticality of enforcing federal laws that conflict with state-level reforms. Itâs an argument for our side, and I canât imagine why heâs using it.
Give âem enough ropeâ¦
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