Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Obama: "You can only smoke pot if you are me"

I am seriously pissed. I have been loosely following the California medical marijuana case involving Charles Lynch, especially with the sentencing coming up on April 23rd. For the record, I have never smoked pot nor do I have any interest in doing so (if I had a medical condition that marijuana could help, I would certainly consider it). I am extremely saddened by what is happening to Mr. Lynch. A quick background: Charlie Lynch operated a medical marijuana dispensary in California, following all state and local laws, and now faces a minimum of 5 years in prison for distributing drugs.
Lynch is one of the countless casualties of an idiotic and tragically long-running war on drugs. His shop scrupulously followed Golden State laws and when he opened his shop in Bay, local officials attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

God King Obama's DOJ decided to screw Mr. Lynch
The Justice Department announced over the weekend that it will not intervene in the case of Charlie Lynch, the California man convicted on federal charges of drug distribution despite the fact that his business was legal under California law. The federal judge in Lynch’s case had postponed Lynch’s sentencing to inquire if the Obama administration might want to back off, given Attorney General Holder’s recent statements about not prosecuting medical marijuana distributors who are complying with state and local law.
So much for hope and change. This is even more disgusting in light of the fact that our current president once used marijuana in the past. Why hasn't he gotten into trouble for his illegal drug use? In the California case this isn't recreational drug use we are talking about but rather medical necessary treatment.

There is an awful lot to be pissed about concerning Obama (I'll get to the DC voucher stuff next). I only hope the marijuana decrim and medical marijuana activists who supported Obama realize the error of their ways. Come on people - libertarians (and Ron Paul) have supported a sensible drug policy for many, many years. Why can't you all pull your heads out of your asses and think before you enter the voting booth? And take these stupid stickers off your frickin' hybrids and beat-up minivans already (or at least change that "H" to a "D").

Sorry for the pissy post - I have a cold and it's late and I *hate* Obama supporters for their disgusting hypocrisy.