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Democratic senators call on DEA to deschedule marijuana entirely

Democratic senators are calling on the DEA to completely deschedule marijuana, and I couldn’t agree more. The current system has caused harm and has been ineffective in addressing the issue of marijuana prohibition. It’s time to legalize it and allow people to grow it, just like tomatoes. The fact that alcohol, with its addictive potential and known carcinogenic properties, is legal while marijuana is not is mind-boggling. The excise taxes that could be generated from marijuana sales alone are a strong argument for descheduling.

It’s frustrating to think about the wasted years, lives, and money that have gone into the failed war on drugs.… Continue reading

Democrats urge Biden administration to deschedule marijuana | 12 Senate Democrats, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, urged the DEA in a letter to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act altogether.

Democrats Urge Biden Administration to Deschedule Marijuana

As an individual who supports the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana, I am thrilled to hear that 12 Senate Democrats, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, have urged the DEA to remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act altogether. It is high time that we address the outdated federal restrictions on marijuana and embrace a more progressive approach to drug policy.

The fact that the NSA, FBI, and CIA have also expressed their desire for marijuana to be descheduled is a telling indication of the shifting public opinion on this issue. Organizations like these are tired of having to disqualify candidates for past marijuana use and recognize the need for change.… Continue reading