Wow. Just, wow. Biden Pardons All US Citizens Federally Convicted Of Simple Marijuana Possession President Biden issued the pardons through proclamation: “Acting pursuant to the grant of authority in Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution of the United States, I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., do hereby grant a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to (1) all current United States citizens and lawful permanent residents who committed the offense of simple possession of marijuana in violation of the Controlled Substances Act, as currently codified at 21 U.S.C. 844 and as previously codified elsewhere in the United States Code, or in violation of D.C. Code 48–904.01(d)(1), on or before the date of this proclamation, regardless of whether they have been charged with or prosecuted for this offense on or before the date of this proclamation; and (2) all current United States citizens and lawful permanent residents who have been convicted of the offense of simple possession of marijuana in violation of the Controlled Substances Act, as currently codified at 21 U.S.C. 844 and as previously codified elsewhere in the United States Code, or in violation of D.C. Code 48–904.01(d)(1); which pardon shall restore to them full political, civil, and other rights.
I hope that this just a first step. and the Repugs are gonna make all sorts of trouble because of it. the ridiculous "gateway drug" theory still gets plenty of oxygen in certain quarters.
US prisons have been packed full of people convicted of marijuana possession for decades, and some served mandatory state sentences. The war on drugs has caused so much harm to people possessing weed for their personal use. The next step is to pardon marijuana dealers who did not engage in racketeering.
I never expected President Biden to do this…what a wonderful surprise! This has been a judicial millstone for years. Did any of your contacts or readers know this was in the WH pipeline? Wow, indeed!!! So amazed. ❤️🤍💙
That is excellent news. The history of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act is shameful as to how it listed marijuana and LSD as Schedule 1 controlled substances (targeting the “hippies and the blacks”, per RMN).
Yup, me too! Medical cannabis use has been legal for several years in Maine, but finally, more than three years after the people of Maine voted to legalize recreational cannabis use, the state finally started to license "weed shops". Hallelujah!
As Gail, I often think of you all too. Safe journey to get them back to Canada with you. You are right. This may take years to really end. Praying that you all stay safe.
Surprisingly, there may be more of them who are personally happy about this than we imagine. You don't have to be leftie to smoke weed. I hope this will turn out to be true.
Along with other social issues, it’s always projection with the conservatives and evangelicals. I’m pretty sure a lot of them have partaken of the devil’s weed, but they must toe the line of the GOP’s sanctimonious condemnation of marijuana, for the children’s sake…
While I had a pretty good idea about who Anslinger was from the context, I still looked him up. I love this page. "Anslinger, also known as “Anslinger’s Nightmare,” is an evenly balanced hybrid (50% indica/50% sativa) strain with unknown parentage due to a high level of breeder secrecy." https://www.allbud.com/marijuana-strains/hybrid/anslinger
It's crass I know, but I sure as hell hope that this action will convince more young people to come out and vote for Democrats to preserve this approach to marijuana. They must know that if the Republicans get back in power, this will all be returned to the previous situation.....
For an old white guy who comes from the old school, Joe Biden has done more to advance social justice than any president in the last 50 years.
So true!
This old white gal who comes from the old school agrees
Yet so limited
I hope that this just a first step. and the Repugs are gonna make all sorts of trouble because of it. the ridiculous "gateway drug" theory still gets plenty of oxygen in certain quarters.
I hope Henry J. Anslinger rises from his grave and is tarred and feathered - then set on fire.
The drug war on people is monstrous and stupid. Ineffective and cruel. Did I mention stupid?
US prisons have been packed full of people convicted of marijuana possession for decades, and some served mandatory state sentences. The war on drugs has caused so much harm to people possessing weed for their personal use. The next step is to pardon marijuana dealers who did not engage in racketeering.
I never expected President Biden to do this…what a wonderful surprise! This has been a judicial millstone for years. Did any of your contacts or readers know this was in the WH pipeline? Wow, indeed!!! So amazed. ❤️🤍💙
Everyone I know is as surprised as I was.
That is excellent news. The history of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act is shameful as to how it listed marijuana and LSD as Schedule 1 controlled substances (targeting the “hippies and the blacks”, per RMN).
Brownies, anyone?
A good day.
🗽
Yum 🙏😎
I'm going to inhale
I already do.
Yup, me too! Medical cannabis use has been legal for several years in Maine, but finally, more than three years after the people of Maine voted to legalize recreational cannabis use, the state finally started to license "weed shops". Hallelujah!
If you get a chance watch an older British comedy called "Saving Grace". So much fun.
Biden did a good thing though the majority of simple possession are likely state level. He set an example for states to follow
How are your wife and puppy? I think of y’all daily.
Heading home on Oct 20th to get them and bring them to Canada. It may take a few years for this war to end.
And years to rebuild. May the stinking war end so we can get in there and put the pieces back together.
Unita! 🗽
As Gail, I often think of you all too. Safe journey to get them back to Canada with you. You are right. This may take years to really end. Praying that you all stay safe.
Oh, watch the weeping Willies in the GOP and the MAGAts go to town on this…
Surprisingly, there may be more of them who are personally happy about this than we imagine. You don't have to be leftie to smoke weed. I hope this will turn out to be true.
Along with other social issues, it’s always projection with the conservatives and evangelicals. I’m pretty sure a lot of them have partaken of the devil’s weed, but they must toe the line of the GOP’s sanctimonious condemnation of marijuana, for the children’s sake…
Pretty cool, huh? Had to look up Henry J. Anslinger, though. 🙄
Yeah, ol' Henry was NOT a nice person, not at all.
While I had a pretty good idea about who Anslinger was from the context, I still looked him up. I love this page. "Anslinger, also known as “Anslinger’s Nightmare,” is an evenly balanced hybrid (50% indica/50% sativa) strain with unknown parentage due to a high level of breeder secrecy." https://www.allbud.com/marijuana-strains/hybrid/anslinger
I love it.
Ha!!!! 🗽
I may watch Reefer Madness just to celebrate. Full legalization is on the ballot in 5 weeks. Should pass easily.
It was nice to hear good news for a change.
It's crass I know, but I sure as hell hope that this action will convince more young people to come out and vote for Democrats to preserve this approach to marijuana. They must know that if the Republicans get back in power, this will all be returned to the previous situation.....
My thought exactly, and I am sure more than one person advocated for the move at the WH on this basis.
Not too shabby for a "senile, do-nothing, out of touch old man".....
Hope it happens in Florida. DeSantis is doing everything in his power to restrict MEDICAL ! marijuana…😡
“Hey, Ron DeSantis, looks like you're cosplaying Nancy Sinatra, because...
Those boots are made for walking,
And that's just what you'll do,
When Charlie Crist and voters
Sweep you out in a wave of blue.”
Marc Goldstein
I need to get my own boots on and knock on more doors..🏃🏻♀️
Way to go Grandpa Joe!!! 🥳
Fifty years ago would not have been too soon.