If the US wants to have protests, riots or a civil warRight now the US is in mindset that the dea will legalize pot this year with a whopping 70% in favor of legalization the highest ever since Gallup's pole began in 1969 when it was at 12%.
The dea is going to be forced into it and the presidential election outcome will see legalization a major influence for younger voters.
Riots, protests against the dea will happen if they drag their feet the US has had enough of this unfair law. If the US wants to keep their front stage image they need to follow the rest of the world and completely take it off any scheduling.