(This is an abridged version of a story that appears in the July issue of Marijuana Business Magazine.)
The chances of serious cannabis reform in the halls of the U.S. Congress have increased dramatically in recent months, with major political names from both Republican and Democratic camps embracing the cause of changing federal laws.
The list of politicos who have begun backing marijuana reform is a veritable who’s who in Washington DC – to the point where supporters now outnumber opponents.
But there’s a catch. Several, actually.
First and foremost: The onboarding of powerful politicians to the marijuana reform train probably won’t translate into congressional action in 2018.
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If 95% of Americans are in favor of medicinal cannabis and 65% are in favor of legalization, the only reason legalization hasn’t happened is because of corrupt politicians who get contributions from Big Pharma, Alcohol, and Tobacco to keep cannabis on schedule 1. Get rid of lobbying, you get rid of corruption
WE NEED THEIR NAMES SO THIS WON’T KEEP HAPPENING!
I agree 100%, they’re truly not working in the interest of the people if the majority is in favor and they’re still dragging their feet, thanks for your comment.
for the win right here.
WE NEED THEIR NAMES SO THIS WON’T KEEP HAPPENING!
This has got to become an issue that drives a huge number of votes. That, and only that, is what ordinary people can do to frighten politicians into directed movement.
When Americans give the President a break and stop trying to break down our system of leadership, then we will see action. Ease up, America! Try a little more #compassion.
AND, It’s about the TIMING in Politics.
(And Leverage)
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