From Ken Schram of Seattle's KOMO-TV 4...
"It's a federal shot across the State of Washington's bow.
Many legal experts believe it to be a big bully bluff.
And it seems to be working.
So if Governor Chris Gregoire would stop fretting about going one toke over the line, I'd like her to come on down.
State lawmakers, responding to pressure from local government and police, have gone to considerable lengths to carefully craft a measure that brings sense to an unregulated medical marijuana dispensary system.
Where there's been chaos and confusion about the growth and sale of medicinal pot, there would be specific guidelines and regulations.
After asking for federal guidance, Governor Chris was warned that, if signed into law, the feds would go after anyone and everyone involved in administering such a law, including state employees.
The fact is that the federal government has never - repeat never - prosecuted anyone in compliance with state laws that license and regulate medical marijuana.
Well, that's of no matter to Governor Chris who says the federal threat means she cannot sign the bill.
Yes you can governor.
And yes you should.
And it you don't, please take a bow, because this "Schrammie" is for you.
"It's a federal shot across the State of Washington's bow.
Many legal experts believe it to be a big bully bluff.
And it seems to be working.
So if Governor Chris Gregoire would stop fretting about going one toke over the line, I'd like her to come on down.
State lawmakers, responding to pressure from local government and police, have gone to considerable lengths to carefully craft a measure that brings sense to an unregulated medical marijuana dispensary system.
Where there's been chaos and confusion about the growth and sale of medicinal pot, there would be specific guidelines and regulations.
After asking for federal guidance, Governor Chris was warned that, if signed into law, the feds would go after anyone and everyone involved in administering such a law, including state employees.
The fact is that the federal government has never - repeat never - prosecuted anyone in compliance with state laws that license and regulate medical marijuana.
Well, that's of no matter to Governor Chris who says the federal threat means she cannot sign the bill.
Yes you can governor.
And yes you should.
And it you don't, please take a bow, because this "Schrammie" is for you.