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Obama on Medical Marijuana: Getting Clearer
reason.com — Last summer, when Barack Obama repeatedly distanced himself from the Bush administration's policy regarding medical marijuana, he stopped short of explicitly promising to let states go their own way in this area. But two recent interviews seem to have eliminated any wiggle room on that question.
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- cg4et, on 05/16/2008, -0/+5It is a crime against humanity that our government makes criminals of sick people who just want a little bit of relief from their symptoms. I hope the next President will construct a more humane and compassionate approach to this issue.
- motivatedmama, on 05/16/2008, -0/+2Barack Obama: "I inhaled frequently" Yes! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpBzQI_7ez8
As real as it gets, and I for one like "real". - lucidguru, on 05/16/2008, -0/+3What the hell is so un-PC about legalization? How about Obama tell American's he'd like to see MJ legalized so that the government can make sure it's regulated and taxed.
- dleesgeetar, on 05/16/2008, -0/+1might alienate the moderate/conservative votes . . . still, i'd be more than happy to see that, and i don't even smoke the stuff
- NikoKun, on 05/16/2008, -0/+2It's sad that republicans are trying to hold this against Obama... Nevermind that he's taking the smarter stance on the issue, than most politicians do... I'm glad Obama supports medical marijuana. Those who don't, are either misinformed, ignorant, or just behind the times.
- dleesgeetar, on 05/16/2008, -0/+2that was about the best possible response he could have given I think
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