Only The Public Can Change Ridiculous Marijuana Laws

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The Supreme Court probably was correct in its decision Monday to uphold the ban on the medical use of marijuana.

The majority indicated that they made the decision with reluctance but, unlike the more creative Warren Court, they were not able to find a way to reconcile their humane instincts with the preservation of the Constitution's "commerce clause."

With both the Congress and President Bush subject to the will of the un-Christian Christian Right, the obvious remedies are not available. Congress will not repeal the ridiculous law prohibiting the medical use of marijuana.

The FDA under Bush puts politics before science, so there will be no relief from that entity.

Therefore, the public should exercise its right of self-rule, the intent of which is known from the actions of 11 states, including Arizona. There should be a national movement for jury nullification of enforcement of laws against sick people and those who would help them.

If zealous federal prosecutors never can get a conviction, the cruel law will be repealed by the people, and those in pain will get relief.

- - Sidney Brooks, Bowie

Pubdate: Sat, 11 Jun 2005
Source: Arizona Republic (AZ)
Copyright: 2005 The Arizona Republic
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