Congress believes marijuana is the same as heroin and meth, and this ridiculous idea is the fault of the CSA (Controlled Substances Act.) But this post from The Fresh Toast wonders why the congress is trying to dupe the public. Earlier this week, Congressman Tom Garrett, a Republican freshman from Virginia, introduced legislation aimed at federally decriminalizing ... Continue Reading
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Legal Marijuana Making Mexican Cartels’ Profits Tumble
Legal marijuana in the U.S. is hurting the profits of Mexican drug cartels and marijuana growers. This article from The Washington Post highlights how legal marijuana is finally doing what the drug war couldn’t. Legal marijuana may be doing at least one thing that a decades-long drug war couldn't: taking a bite out of Mexican drug cartels' profits. The latest data from ... Continue Reading
Marijuana at the Bottom of DEA’s Drug Threat List
Despite marijuana being at the Bottom of DEA’s drug threat list, marijuana arrests continue unabated. This article from The Washington Post speculates on why the police continues to focus on marijuana-related offenses. America's cops overwhelmingly do not see marijuana as a major threat to their communities, according to results of a survey released this week as part of the ... Continue Reading