Man Facing 80 Years In Prison On Federal Charges Over Medical Marijuana In Montana!
Submitted by MMJ Ministry on Sun, 11/18/2012 - 09:19By state law, medical marijuana is legal in Montana. Federal law, however, is another matter, as Chris Williams sadly found out.
Opinion from the New York Times, By Rebecca Richman Cohen
November 7, 2012
Our federal marijuana policy is increasingly out of step with both the values of American citizens and with state law. The result is a system of justice that is schizophrenic and at times appalling.
Though the federal government considers marijuana a Schedule I Controlled Substance and bans its use for medical purposes, a growing number of states feel differently. Today, 18 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized medical marijuana for people suffering from debilitating medical conditions like cancer, epilepsy, severe nausea, multiple sclerosis and chronic pain. And on Tuesday, Colorado and Washington State voted to legalize marijuana for adult use, regardless of medical condition. But these states cannot stop the federal government from enforcing its own laws.
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