Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

think

(11,641 posts)
1. Why does the DOJ hate our freedom?
Mon Feb 13, 2012, 11:29 AM
Feb 2012

Marijuana should not be a class 1 drug and needs to be reclassified:


42 Washington Lawmakers Join Governor In Asking DEA To Reclassify Marijuana
Bipartisan group includes Republicans and Democrats from the House and Senate

~snip~
In the letter to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the lawmakers said they supported Gov. Chris Gregoire’s previous request to reschedule cannabis. The goal is to downgrade Schedule I marijuana to Schedule II, a group that includes cocaine and methamphetamine but does acknowledge drugs’ medical uses.

Rescheduling marijuana to a lower schedule under federal law would not authorize medical marijuana dispensaries, but it would begin the process of making marijuana available from licensed pharmacists. Marijuana is currently classified a Schedule 1 drug, meaning it’s not accepted for medical treatment and can’t be prescribed, administered or dispensed.

The federal government has repeatedly refused to reschedule marijuana over the past 20 years. Most recently, in July, the DEA denied a rescheduling petition brought by the Coalition for Rescheduling Cannabis. That denial is being appealed.

~snip~

Full article:

http://www.thedailychronic.net/2012/8501/42-washington-lawmakers-join-governor-in-asking-dea-to-reclassify-marijuana/

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Drug Policy»Medical marijuana law bus...»Reply #1