Obama ends federal raids on medical marijuana!‏

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But the kids and the reefer!!!!


But seriously, it's about time out federal government started acting more like a federal government and let the states do what they want

 

meh, who cares.

do any regulars even have medical cards?

for that matter, do any regulars even know anyone who does have a medical card?

 

That's pretty stupid to say. This is a pretty big step towards people not getting arrested for medical marijuana, and marijuana becoming legal. Most likely marijuana will become legal for medical uses first and eventually it will be made legal for recreational users.

 

didn't this happen last month?

 

yeah, in YEARS... if ever. it certainly won't happen in the obama administration, and what are the odds that we'll get another president like him? i'm just saying that this doesn't affect a lot of people and won't help you unless you have a card. plus, this could all be demolished in 4 (but probably 8) years once the new president comes in.

i won't be impressed until it's 100% legal, which i truely believe will not come in my lifetime.

however i would be content if obama put some sort of law on this that would be very difficult to overturn.

 

no laws are "difficult to over turn" when you're the president.. obviously.. look at the bush administration...

either way.. this is a huge step no matter what dumb dribble the naysayers(marksup) have to say.. who cares? obviously all the people who have lived in fear of being arresting for using a medicine that helps them cope with illness... thats who... this has nothing to do with marijuana being legal for every person out there.. this has to do with helping the sick get the medicine they believe helps them.. but obviously some people only care about laws that pertain to themselves and could care less about everyone else

 

pretty much.

but don't we all? it's nice if this affects some people, and i'm happy for them, but i mean what does that have to do with me.

it's all relative.. and soon everyone will forget about this and it'll be like nothing ever happened..

 

It's pretty cool. They shouldn't have been doing that shit in the first place though. What a fucking waste of people's money! Go do something more fucking useful, or ACTUALLY useful.

Silly DEA.

 

"Racism is bad and all, but really - I'm white, if some black guy gets killed how's it affecting me?! I don't care!"

don't mean to sound all confrontational but...if you don't understand how politics work, please stfu about it and let the peoples do the legwork for you.

If you feel the same way about other issues in four years, please just pass on the right to vote. We don't need careless tallies.

 

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GRAND RAPIDS -- Wednesday March 18 -- Longtime Press sports columnist David Mayo, accused of growing marijuana in his Northeast Side home, was targeted for investigation after police tracked shipping invoices of a company that advertises in "High Times" magazine, court records showed.

Armed with that information, police sought utility bills, which showed Mayo's electric use was more than twice that of his neighbors.

Police also put his home under surveillance and determined he did not bring his trash to the curb, which is common among marijuana growers, police said.

Investigators in early January also noted a "large amount of mold" under the eaves on the outside of his house, which suggested to them strong grow lights were being used inside the residence, heating the room where marijuana was being grown, and causing condensation on the exterior.

The allegations were contained in search-warrant affidavits made public this week.

Sheriff's Lt. Kevin Kelley confirmed police based the investigation on items shipped by companies that advertised in "High Times" and other pro-marijuana publications.
Courtesy PhotoEvidence: Authorities found Mason jars filled with marijuana buds inside David Mayo's house on Fuller Avenue NE in Plainfideld Township.

Mayo bought, "on 11 occasions, hydroponic growing equipment that is specialized in indoor marijuana growing," according to sheriff's Detective Sgt. Todd Butler, who said local authorities received information from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program, a project of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

"Operation Green Thumb has access to shipping invoices from suppliers who advertise their indoor marijuana-growing equipment in magazines such as 'High Times.' David Mayo bought his hydroponic equipment from one of the suppliers that do, in fact, advertise in this (manner)."

Mayo's lawyer, Bruce Block, could not be reached for comment, but earlier said he was reviewing police information to determine whether he should challenge the reason officers had probable cause to enter Mayo's Fuller Avenue NE house Jan. 19.

Mayo is suspended from The Press pending the legal outcome. He awaits trial on charges of growing from 20 to 200 plants, which carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison, and a high-court misdemeanor charge of maintaining a drug house. Prosecutors have offered to reduce charges to a four-year felony if he pleads guilty.

Police say 71 marijuana plants and 32 ounces of packaged marijuana were found in the home.

Mayo's wife, Denise, awaits trial on charges of marijuana possession and maintaining a drug house.

Both are free on personal recognizance bonds.

Mayo, with no prior criminal record, has worked for The Press since 1985.

 

^^^ yea... thats STATE.. there are still hurdles to jump... but getting the DEA off med marijuana patients is one huge hurdle jumped

 

Seriously. Why did they start doing that anyway? I know they technically can since they're a federal organization where it's still illegal, but....why?

 

cause of teh mold senor' ;p

 

Yes in california it is very common for people to get cards. If you go into san francisco or berkely people working for dispenseries will actually pass out pamphlets on how to get a card. I know at least ten people with cards at my school.

 

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I'm sure this is a breath of fresh air to vendors.

 

From a legal/political theory and practice point of a view this is a big deal for everyone. It put the wheels on for more legal action, and in the short run to direct consumers means more people can legally grow awesome weed with no fear of being arrested, which means more on the market