Darth Fader
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"Meaning that ANYTHING that is illegal on the state level as it regards weed--is also illegal Federally."
Harboside, then, you're asserting was operating out of compliance with state law? If that's the case, wouldn't the issue then fall under the purview of the state of California? And if that's the case, as it is with an acquaintance of mine, a hospice nurse who's being prosecuted in Tuolomne County for selling for profit, why hadn't the state taken up the cause? In fact, how is it that now the city of Oakland itself feels it has sufficient stake in this claim to go after the feds themselves?As for the letters, you're 100% correct. There was a lot of damage done there, so I don't want to just brush it off either--that's definitely significant. In terms of people who have had CHARGES levied against them, in every case the DEA/Justice Dpt has stated very clearly it is their intent to demonstrate that these facilities were operating outside of the confines of the laws IN THEIR STATES.
It is important to point out that prosecutions are being carried out federally, but with respect given to state laws. IE, the federal government has said that it intends to prove that these dispensaries operated in a way which was incongruous with state law.
No matter how you flip that coin, the law is the law. If it turns out they're bullshitting and all they're doing is trying to throw a wrench in things--well then paint me pink and call me a posy.
My guess is that the guys broke state law--time will tell.
If the justice deparment intends to prove this, its only possible through some type of surveillance/sting operation--which was an assumption on my part. Perhaps I'm wrong on that, but I doubt it (if the J.D. is telling the truth--which I imagine they are). I can't think of any other type of evidence that would hold up to the standard they set forth. When the ball starts rolling heavy in some of these trials we'll see if I have to eat my words, or you have to eat yours. Someone's eating something, though.
This is all opinion so far as the both of us are concerned right now, because not many details have been released.
Honestly, I don't feel a zealous need to protect Obama anymore--he's been re-elected, you're stuck with him :)
Now, more than anything, I'm just hoping I was right about the dude--time will tell. I never come into politics expecting anything much. As I've stated many time before, Obama was the better of two not-so-good choices that we had in this country--I'm far from singin' the dudes praises.
darthfader: If a year goes by or say two, amd obama holds true to his word will you admit to you being wrong?
Harboside, then, you're asserting was operating out of compliance with state law? If that's the case, wouldn't the issue then fall under the purview of the state of California?
And if that's the case, as it is with an acquaintance of mine, a hospice nurse who's being prosecuted in Tuolomne County for selling for profit, why hadn't the state taken up the cause? In fact, how is it that now the city of Oakland itself feels it has sufficient stake in this claim to go after the feds themselves?
From the IRS collecting taxes, which implies they accepted the fiscal basis, to the state's stance on this, the whole thing stinks and is declaration, proof positive that Obama is nothing resembling a man of his word.
In other words, I don't think I could disagree with your assessment of the situation more. The DoJ is prosecuting whom it damn well pleases, irrespective of whether or not they're following state law.
And squiggly, if your gonna say bama isn't in charge of those goons busting legal state clubs; than why the fuck is obama saying anything about mmj if he can't do anything or control anyone about it, it's smoke in the air man
Live here and see it firsthand and than tell me bama is good on mmj, lol
I'm not blaming anyone bro!! I'm simply saying why does it matter what Obama says verbally If he can't controll his minions as you have spoken many times. What is he saying that is new? Those letter sent to landlords have nothing to do with clubs breaking state law....how educated on california's club scene are you?
Again how is Obama better on MMJ? We had less interference under the two pres before him.
I like the guy too, but he hasn't done anything in his power for MMJ.
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