Pot Legal in Colo and Wash?

[eric]

Heard that it was passed.

http://blogs.seattletimes.com/politicsn ... ding-lead/

True? Thoughts?

[Spider]

Oh its true. Now watch them both start generating fantastic revenues and save piles of money by not having to chase down and prosecute every guy trying to fire one up.

Every dollar is a dollar that doesn't wind up in a Mexican cartel violence fund.

[dontworrybehappy]

The problem comes, as I understand it, in that states cannot pass laws that override federal law and federal law still bans pot. I could be wrong and I'd sure like some explanation of this as I'm confused.

[Spider]

We'll have to see if the feds feel any strong urge to start harassing the general public under these conditions. The DEA isn't actually in the business of chasing down individual ounces of weed. Thats always been a police mater. Now...it isn't.

[dontworrybehappy]

This is by no means a great source, but if the content within is solid, then it appears I'm right.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Do_federal_la ... n_conflict

Here it is from a more reliable source and it does appear I am correct:

http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/f ... mption.htm

[Spider]

You didn't already know that?

[PoS]

Fed law still says pot is illegal. This is gonna be fun to watch.

[dontworrybehappy]

I was unclear on it. Some say they can, some say they can't. Just google it, you'll get all KINDS of answers.

[Spider]

Maybe this should be a poll. Is there anyone here who is opposed to the stuff?

[PoS]