The latest in a long line of failed federal drug strategies, this one a redundant attempt to specifically target so-called synthetic drugs, is not needed and will not achieve its purported goals.
Paul is a tireless and effective advocate for cannabis policy reform. I am continually impressed by his writing and ability to publish in major media outlets.
The US government has long fought against the right of people living in pain to access an adequate supply of pain medications. It targets doctors who prescribe these pills. And, now, it focuses its aim on those who would dare to question this pogrom.
So let’s be sure we get this right. A lengthy and no doubt expensive and time consuming police operation is being called a success because a few people were arrested and just over 10,000 marijuana plants were seized. Plants that, by the way, appear to be valued by police at $1000 per plant.