Pot Criminalization: Up in Smoke?

[HairOfTheDog]

I hope one day you read what you posted and understand that those sent to washington are to take with them the voice of the people of their state.

at some point you should understand that the federal war on drugs is Constitutionally illegal since it takes from the states their right to decide.

bought and paid for bondage.

I always read references that I post, usually having read them many times before and therefore knowing that the references exist. I happen to agree with you, though. I think there are too many unnecessary impedements on the states' constitutional powers due to federal intervention (as we've discussed a lot in relation to marijuana legalization and same sex marriage legalization). I also agree that many of our elected officials cast votes for personal political gain rather than as our "voices".

IDK, Dick. It's not a perfect system. But, no system is and it generally works, though reform is needed when it comes to campaign finance and other election protocols, imo. Believing that (1) the Fed needs to refrain from legislating matters that are actually decided by the states (thereby introducing conflict) and (2) believing that we should do away with the electoral college (or petition around the votes of our elected officials) and go to popular vote are two different topics. The first is in agreement with the Constitution. The second is in disagreement with it. I think a mix of the two works as well. I don't have the answers, was just curious about your position.

I think I understand your points. Some parts of the original system stand the test of time and work better than others, imo.