Post by
ledzep4u on Oct 06, 2022 4:00pm
Biden's Actual Statement
As I often said during my campaign for President, no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana. Sending people to prison for possessing marijuana has upended too many lives and incarcerated people for conduct that many states no longer prohibit. Criminal records for marijuana possession have also imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities. And while white and Black and brown people use marijuana at similar rates, Black and brown people have been arrested, prosecuted, and convicted at disproportionate rates.
Today, I am announcing three steps that I am taking to end this failed approach.
First, I am announcing a pardon of all prior Federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana. I have directed the Attorney General to develop an administrative process for the issuance of certificates of pardon to eligible individuals. There are thousands of people who have prior Federal convictions for marijuana possession, who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result. My action will help relieve the collateral consequences arising from these convictions.
Second, I am urging all Governors to do the same with regard to state offenses. Just as no one should be in a Federal prison solely due to the possession of marijuana, no one should be in a local jail or state prison for that reason, either.
Third, I am asking the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General to initiate the administrative process to review expeditiously how marijuana is scheduled under federal law. Federal law currently classifies marijuana in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, the classification meant for the most dangerous substances. This is the same schedule as for heroin and LSD, and even higher than the classification of fentanyl and methamphetamine – the drugs that are driving our overdose epidemic.
Finally, even as federal and state regulation of marijuana changes, important limitations on trafficking, marketing, and under-age sales should stay in place.
Too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana. It’s time that we right these wrongs.
Comment by
blackspade799 on Oct 06, 2022 4:11pm
Bidden is playing hot potato, he could of easily of sign an executive order and ended this prohibation on cannabis. "Third, I am asking the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General to initiate the administrative process to review expeditiously how marijuana is scheduled under federal law"
Comment by
Sampic on Oct 06, 2022 4:14pm
Yes that's incredible !Key word expeditiously no house no senate attorney General president de scheduling BOOM!
Comment by
Sampic on Oct 06, 2022 4:16pm
In reality I would rather Safe a d 280 e and tsx listing if he deschedules its not good for Cura in long term but I think Boris isn't afraid of a little competition I can't say the same as some others .Get the hint prophet?
Comment by
blackspade799 on Oct 06, 2022 4:27pm
Whats there to review? Bidden is playing politics "review expeditiously how marijuana is scheduled under federal law" WHAT? Total B.S. Just get rid of it!!
Comment by
Sampic on Oct 06, 2022 4:38pm
That's just how they talk Blackcloud they love the sound of there own bullshite but this is happening.
Comment by
Sampic on Oct 06, 2022 4:40pm
If I was short and got home and read this news after close I would e covering damn quick tomorrow morning.
Comment by
TheProphetElijah on Oct 06, 2022 4:52pm
Wonder how furious M&A will be going forward before things really getting rolling.