Arizona, South Dakota: A Chance to Advance the Nullification Movement
On Election Day, Arizona and South Dakota will vote on initiatives to partially nullify Federal narcotics laws pertaining to the medicinal use of cannabis. These initiatives are important to the residents of both states for many reasons. They offer a re-assertion of state sovereignty and interposition by the state(s) on behalf of patients and their [...]
Question for Jason Chaffetz
The Salt Lake Tribune is reporting that Jason Chaffetz is working to “overturn action by the D.C. City Council that would allow medical marijuana usage in the nation’s capital.” Here’s what he had to say: “Marijuana is a psychotropic drug classified under Schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act as having ‘high potential for [...]
MD Senate: “Don’t Bogart that Joint, My Friend!”
On April 10, the Maryland Senate voted 35-12 to allow marijuana use by prescription. The bill now moves to the House. Fourteen other states currently allow medical marijuana use. California is taking a step further and will allow its voters to choose to legalize marijuana use for all adults on this November’s ballot. Alcohol was [...]
10th Amendment at Work: Will Ohio Legalize Medical Marijuana?
The Tenth Amendment codifies in law that “We the People” of the several states created the federal government to be our agent for certain enumerated purposes only – those powers delegated to the federal government in the Constitution. An honest reading of the Constitution with an original understanding of the Founders and Ratifiers makes it [...]
South Dakotans to vote on legalizing medical marijuana
From the Associated Press: South Dakotans will be asked to vote on legalizing marijuana for use in treating pain, nausea and other health problems. The secretary of state’s office has approved a petition seeking a statewide vote on the proposal in November. A similar measure narrowly failed in the 2006 election, when it received 48 [...]
An Unlikely States Rights Ally Medical Marijuana!
Editor’s Note: Scheduled to be introduced in Maryland next week – a bill to make medical marijuana legal within the state. This is classic federal government paint with a “broad brush” methodology and it’s good to see my home state taking a stand. While I am firmly against drug misuse, the federal government really has [...]
Medical Marijuana in South Dakota?
Not known for being a liberal state by any stretch, we may soon see how people on the left and the right in South Dakota respond to a proposal to decentralize away from D.C. – and legalize medical marijuana in the state. An organization promoting the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes in South Dakota [...]
Medical Marijuana and Constitutional Confusion in Virginia
From CBS affiliate WTVR.com in Richmond: Delegate Harvey Morgan, a Republican from the 98th district, is introducing legislation that would give more patients access to medical marijuana, as long as they had a doctor’s prescription. This could be another positive step toward ending decades of incredibly costly and embarrassingly futile prohibition efforts, at least in [...]
10th Amendment at Work: New Jersey Medical Marijuana
The Tenth Amendment codifies in law that “We the People” of the several states created the federal government to be our agent for certain enumerated purposes only – those powers delegated to the federal government in the Constitution. An honest reading of the Constitution with an original understanding of the Founders and Ratifiers makes it [...]
Nullification at Work: Marijuana Law Advances in New Jersey
Skeptics of the 10th Amendment Movement will often say something to the effect of – “It’s all talk, the Supreme Court has already ruled against just about everything you’re trying!” They’re clearly missing the point. This movement is not about waiting for Federal judges or Federal politicians to give us permission to exercise our rights [...]
MN Legislature to Make New Effort at Medical Marijuana
Tim Pawlenty, the so-called “states’ rights” governor of Minnesota, feels that marijuana should be illegal in his state. OK. I disagree, but I live in California, so if the people of Minnesota agree, that’s their concern. At least that’s how the Constitution see it. Problem is, Governor Tim has no problem making the people of [...]
Another Victory for the States
Skeptical statists will tell you that the 10th Amendment doesn’t have teeth, that is has not been backed by the the Supreme Court, that we who are rallying behind it are a silly novelty. They are greatly missing the point. The Tenth Amendment movement does not wait for approval from Federal lawmakers or courts to [...]
Getting the Tenther Movement Right. In San Francisco?
One place that most “tenthers” don’t expect to find people who understand the principles of decentralization that the 10th Amendment Stands for is in “liberal capitols” like NYC, LA, SF, and the like. But, keep in mind that decentralization is certainly not about the promotion of “conservative” ideals – or “liberal” ideals, either. It’s about [...]
Marijuana Legalization as the Blueprint
A recent Fortune Magazine article, “How Marijuana Became Legal” should give Constitutional activists some great ideas on how to approach other issues where the federal government is outside the scope of their constitutionally-delegated powers. Here’s an excerpt: Over the years the government’s position has become progressively more embattled, if not untenable. Thirteen states now have [...]
