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United States President, Barack Obama, has issued his first statements regarding the issue of marijuana legalization in Washington and Colorado. The President announced that the federal government would not pursue putting a stop to the legalization, citing limited government resources and changing public perception as the main reasons. He proclaimed that the voters had spoken, and that the federal government would respect their decisions, for now.
It's been nearly a month since voters in both Washington, and Colorado, decreed that marijuana would be legalized as a recreational drug. Users of the drug can now possess up to an ounce under new state laws, but only for private use. The move should provide dividends for the state through potentially lucrative taxation of the plant. In addition to WA, and CO, 18 states have legalized marijuana for medicinal use only, which is still considered illegal under federal law.
The Department of Justice is deliberating about how to respond to the recent legalization, and they will take some time to review the effects it has on both states, with the hope of acting on their findings within a month. The DOJ maintains that the drug is illegal under federal law, though that may be subject to change. The Drug Enforcement Agency has reaffirmed their position of going after only those involved in large scale distribution and trafficking operations, not individual users of the drug.
The President, who admittedly has tried marijuana in the past, called the legalization on a state level a tough issue for congress, and something that they would have to talk about. There are still concerns about use amongst children, as well as, concerns about the violence often associated with the drug trade. However, with more and more people adjusting their beliefs about the substance, and the potential for billions of dollars in tax revenue if it's nationally legalized, the issue is about to become very mainstream.
Many residents in both Colorado and Washington have already begun taking advantage of the new state laws, enjoying a recreational drug that most studies consider to be less dangerous than both alcohol and cigarettes. Residents in California, one of the 18 states to have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes, are scratching their heads over recent DEA actions regarding marijuana dispensaries in the state. The crackdowns have ruined people's livelihoods, and even led to major out of state moves. If you've been directly affected by the recent closures of many of the dispensaries, and need to move from the El Segundo area, there are great El Segundo movers that can get you on your way today. Nevertheless, moving may be jumping the gun, as legalization for the nation could be on its way.
It's been nearly a month since voters in both Washington, and Colorado, decreed that marijuana would be legalized as a recreational drug. Users of the drug can now possess up to an ounce under new state laws, but only for private use. The move should provide dividends for the state through potentially lucrative taxation of the plant. In addition to WA, and CO, 18 states have legalized marijuana for medicinal use only, which is still considered illegal under federal law.
The Department of Justice is deliberating about how to respond to the recent legalization, and they will take some time to review the effects it has on both states, with the hope of acting on their findings within a month. The DOJ maintains that the drug is illegal under federal law, though that may be subject to change. The Drug Enforcement Agency has reaffirmed their position of going after only those involved in large scale distribution and trafficking operations, not individual users of the drug.
The President, who admittedly has tried marijuana in the past, called the legalization on a state level a tough issue for congress, and something that they would have to talk about. There are still concerns about use amongst children, as well as, concerns about the violence often associated with the drug trade. However, with more and more people adjusting their beliefs about the substance, and the potential for billions of dollars in tax revenue if it's nationally legalized, the issue is about to become very mainstream.
Many residents in both Colorado and Washington have already begun taking advantage of the new state laws, enjoying a recreational drug that most studies consider to be less dangerous than both alcohol and cigarettes. Residents in California, one of the 18 states to have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes, are scratching their heads over recent DEA actions regarding marijuana dispensaries in the state. The crackdowns have ruined people's livelihoods, and even led to major out of state moves. If you've been directly affected by the recent closures of many of the dispensaries, and need to move from the El Segundo area, there are great El Segundo movers that can get you on your way today. Nevertheless, moving may be jumping the gun, as legalization for the nation could be on its way.
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