FebreezeIt
Well-Known Member
When I first heard the news, I thought to myself "the first domino has fallen". Nationwide, polls are showing over 50% of people supporting full legalization. There is less than 45% of people who are still opposed. It's possible that there might be a showdown between Federal and State, but that would be ill-advised from their point of view. Lets discuss some different ways this could all play out..
Two (Key Democrat) states have overwhelmingly supported legalization of recreational cannabis. It is now a part of both state's constitutions, this puts the fed's in a BAD spot. Sure, the "Federal Laws" still are against it, but they will now be forced to openly defy the will of the people in those states. Furthermore, that would be a slap in the face to all those people who voted for Obama round 2.
On a practical level, things are now virtually un-enforceable in those states. From my understanding, only federal officials will have the jurisdiction to do anything. That means, every person who desires possessing up to an ounce and/or 6 plants. With all this talk about "fiscal cliffs" and the government running out of money, I don't see how the fence sitters wouldn't feel outrage watching more funds being squandered. "Ladies and Gentleman, we're going to jack up your taxes. Don't worry though, it will go for chopper fuel, bullets, and Chinese food for our agents to target American citizens following state laws".
Our federal government has taken our country into bankruptcy. Overall support of government is at an all time low, can they afford to start targeting citizens and state officials? If our current government hopes to save any sense of legitimacy, they are going to have to concede the point. Especially with Mr. (I Inhaled, that was the POINT!) If not, they would basically have to declare open warfare on the citizens of those two states. From what I understand, both those states are filled with a bunch of gun owners who really love freedom
So lets hear it, how do all of you see things playing out as a result of this historic victory?
Two (Key Democrat) states have overwhelmingly supported legalization of recreational cannabis. It is now a part of both state's constitutions, this puts the fed's in a BAD spot. Sure, the "Federal Laws" still are against it, but they will now be forced to openly defy the will of the people in those states. Furthermore, that would be a slap in the face to all those people who voted for Obama round 2.
On a practical level, things are now virtually un-enforceable in those states. From my understanding, only federal officials will have the jurisdiction to do anything. That means, every person who desires possessing up to an ounce and/or 6 plants. With all this talk about "fiscal cliffs" and the government running out of money, I don't see how the fence sitters wouldn't feel outrage watching more funds being squandered. "Ladies and Gentleman, we're going to jack up your taxes. Don't worry though, it will go for chopper fuel, bullets, and Chinese food for our agents to target American citizens following state laws".
Our federal government has taken our country into bankruptcy. Overall support of government is at an all time low, can they afford to start targeting citizens and state officials? If our current government hopes to save any sense of legitimacy, they are going to have to concede the point. Especially with Mr. (I Inhaled, that was the POINT!) If not, they would basically have to declare open warfare on the citizens of those two states. From what I understand, both those states are filled with a bunch of gun owners who really love freedom
So lets hear it, how do all of you see things playing out as a result of this historic victory?
