California’s four U.S attorneys this week told more than a dozen marijuana dispensaries to shut down or face the long arm of the (federal) law, the Associated Press reported on its website.
Federal law, it seems, “takes precedence over state law,” according to the attorneys, and they intend to put their collective (presumably SWAT-assisted) boot heel all up in the shit of the dispensaries if they don’t shut down. Ouch.
But before you get hasty and start the hate, you should know that California’s hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of dispensaries (most of which remain unmolested) aren’t even legal under state law. The California rules allow cooperatives and collectives, they do not cover dispensaries. The rules, in fact, warn dispensaries (many of which already existed when the law passed) that they are operating outside of the medical marijuana framework. So the dispensaries probably shouldn’t replace the door frames after the feds kick them in – the state is right behind them.
All of which helps cement my view that we don’t need any dispensaries at all (more on this later). They put owners at risk for federal prosecution, they smack of corporate influence and they’re a hassle for patients.
Especially when the SWAT team crashes in.
This article appears in Oct 6-12, 2011.
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!!!! GOOD!
Anyone that gets into a medical feild strickly for profit (most dispensery owners) shold eat shit and die!
pupito, why is it funny that americans are told they are free but still have to live in fear
What is FUNNY is that folks like you will find blame in your local elected officials while turning a blind eye to the Big Brother himself! You were all duped by Obama and his rip crew! Wake-up! HOLDER gonna have yo azz in the joint over a joint!
Obama’s really going after the marijuana industry. Here’s another related story out today:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/o…
Medical marijuana is obviously a front for legalization in California. I’ve met many of the “medical” users. The last was a healthy, fit 18 year old that had generalized back pain. Legalization should be directly tied to public welfare programs. If you want the freedom to use drugs, fine. Then take the responsibility of paying your own food, rent, and healthcare.
(for left-wing conspiracy theorists…I’m not pupito…lol. It’s actually possible for two different people to have the same point of view without being the same person).
This two part plan is the only action the citizens of the US need to take to end federal marijuana prohibition:
1) EVERYONE that sees these links sign up at both sites and weigh in on the debate
– http://pvox.co/CdiFqY
– http://wh.gov/gDQ
2) Propagate those two links and ensure that everyone that sees them go to both those sites.
Too many people are blaming the President for enforcing the federal marijuana prohibition. Contact Congress (the LEGISLATIVE branch [that’s the important one when it comes to law]) via the first link. Contact Obama (the EXECUTIVE branch [until Obama vetos a passed H.R. 2306 it’s on Congress – but tell Obama anyway]) via the second link. It really is THAT easy. Participate in democracy!