Two-thirds of American voter's support legalization — including half of Republican voters and 83 percent of Democrats. | Mark Wilson/Getty Images
I'm still waiting Chuck Schumer...Remember when you gained control of Washington in 2020 and promised to end the federal prohibition on marijuana?
It's been 14 long months. I can be a patient guy, but I still have my limits.
This is the 21st century and states, cities, and big corporations are making billions off of high-grade Skunk, but it's still considered illegal. Can someone explain that to me?
Every time I hear a rumor that marijuana is going to be legal and that politicians are ready to pull their heads out of their asses - nothing happens.
With utter disgust I read that the new government spending package released today continues to prohibit Washington, D.C. from establishing a cannabis marketplace.
Despite the fact that District voters overwhelmingly backed legalization more than seven years ago the provision was left on the cutting room floor.
The new spending bill also fails to protect state-regulated recreational cannabis markets, nor did it expand medical marijuana research or protect veterans who use cannabis.
I just don't get it. Those are issues that have widespread bipartisan backing. Why were they unceremoniously dropped?
I have another bone to pick with Mr. Schumer.
What the hell happened earlier this year when you led Democrats in removing language from the National Defense Authorization Act that would have made it easier for the industry to access banking services?
It doesn't make sense. That legislation twice cleared the House with huge majorities, including more than 100 Republicans.
So. Where's the legal weed?
Rumors of legalization are still circulating in the halls of Congress. Sen. Cory Booker and Sen. Ron Wyden released draft legislation to decriminalize and regulate marijuana, but no formal bill has surfaced.
Schumer is whispering about introducing a legalization bill in April, but that ship has almost sailed with time running out before the end of the year.
If the Republicans seize Congress in November, any chance for legalization will wither and die a quiet death.
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