http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44806723/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/t/calif-pot-dispensaries-told-feds-shut-down/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/06/pot-activists-threaten-obama-2012_n_1190301.htmlhttp://2012.candidate-comparison.org/?compare=Romney&vs=Obama&on=MarijuanaAlthough I'm not a Romney supporter, it doesn't appear that Obama is too friendly to the idea of states rights for medical marijuana either.
It appears that Ron Paul would have been the only safe bet, in ensuring access to medical marijuana is not restricted.
In the last link Obama's official position in 2011, doesn't appear to match his opinion given on the campaign trail in 2007.
I don't think I need to ask the question if you would vote for Paul over Romney, but would you support Paul over Obama, considering the Obama administration current stance on the issue?
I see the issue that some would have over the price of synthetic marijuana drugs, but I wonder if health care reform stands, if it will be used as justification to further restrict medical marijuana, if Obama wins another term.
If there is any truth that the pharmeceutical companies have the influence they are suggested to have in governmental operations, I would think that would be a concern for someone, that really depends on the benefits they gain, from the medical use of marijuana.
Could explain part of the reason why Ron Paul is so popular among younger folks, particularly for those that want to see it legalized for all.
I had no idea that the current administration was trying to restrict access to medicinal marijuana until you made this post.
Of course as far as pain and suffering, cost and benefit, of political policies, Ron Paul would definitely try to eliminate health care reform, along with other programs. So there is concern there, as well, when it comes to potential pain and suffering for some.
From what I can see, from the information I could find, as it exists, it appears that Obama is a little less of a threat than Romney, on this topic of concern, and Obama has jockeyed himself to be a reasonable choice for both those that are generally against legalization of marijuana, and those concerned that Romney might be more forceful in federal action in states where medicinal marijuana is legal.
Of course unless Paul runs as an Independent, which appears to be a real potential. If you don't mind me asking just out of curiosity, would you vote for Paul as an independent, if he runs in that capacity? And if so, is this factor a determining factor for you?
Since I'm asking I guess it's only fair for me to volunteer my opinion. I would vote for Obama strictly on the basis of the health care issue, and I really doubt that in actuality, that either Obama or Romney are going to attempt to take federal action on Medicinal marijuana that would completely restrict medicinal marijuana, in states where it is legal.
However, both Paul and Romney would do their best to overturn healthcare reform, although I doubt they would even be fully successful in that effort.
There is a great deal of talk, but the actual results of policies for those in office don't appear to be that much different, anymore, regardless if a Republican or a Democrat is in office.
Not sure that Paul, could even have much of an impact, if he were elected, except for potentially stopping all federal action on those currently dispensing marijuana, in states were it is legal.
Honestly, Mr. Paul is just a little to old to count on for two terms. I am disappointed in Obama on medical cannabis, but give him a passing grade overall.
Maybe there could be a "don't ask, don't know" policy about MM, or even better, a "don't know, don't care" policy. I be quite about it then, but I don't know if I would accept a special waiver just for me, like Irvin Rosenfeld has received.
I see cigarettes overuse and alcohol abuse as much bigger threats to health, economies and society.
17 Jan 2012, 9:52 pm
