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In reply to the discussion: Poll: Colorado Wants Marijuana Legalized, Regulated Like Booze and Smokes [View all]joshcryer
(62,269 posts)25. Yeah, but look at how he did DADT.
DADT was precondtioned on a "study" to tell if "integration" would be "OK." This is a very careful and purposeful move, and it pissed off a lot of liberals (especially here on DU). But for Obama is was extremely careful, and effectively a large trial balloon.
He could make the same basic statement on marijuana. "I would propose that we study the feasibility of decriminalization" and "I personally believe that marijuana in itself does not belong in schedule I status and that it should be rather a controlled substance."
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Poll: Colorado Wants Marijuana Legalized, Regulated Like Booze and Smokes [View all]
RainDog
Jun 2012
OP
I think there's actually a good chance that Obama endorses it in the next few months.
joshcryer
Jun 2012
#7
This is actually why it would be good for Obama to come out in favor of legalization.
joshcryer
Jun 2012
#8
Link to P2012 thread about the Democratic Party of Colorado endorsing MMJ legalization:
joshcryer
Jun 2012
#35
Or better yet, standardize the "distance" requirements re outlets that sell liquor...
Spazito
Jun 2012
#46
Agreed. Why single out dispensaries when there are other stores that sell 18+ only stuff?
Woody Woodpecker
Jun 2012
#47
This is a step in the right direction towards ending the murderous cartel's monopoly on marijuana.nt
AJTheMan
Jun 2012
#58
I'm glad you pointed that out. I actually read the full bill the other day...
joshcryer
Jun 2012
#70
Somebody should have issued an executive order instructing the justice department
Warren Stupidity
Jun 2012
#74