California isn't the only state where the voters are seeking to put more money into drug treatment and roll back excesses of the drug war. Profits from seizures will go to public education, not law enforcement. Nevada and Colorado passed constitutional amendments letting patients with certain illnesses use marijuana, if recommended by a physician. Both set up a state-run confidential registry of patients allowed to grow and use marijuana. Nevada's law directs the Legislature to create a legal supply for medicinal marijuana users.
Medicinal marijuana is a proven winner at the polls, despite fierce opposition from the feds.
The public's pragmatism deserves smarter, more sensible leadership from the federal government. The public is ready for a change. Now we need a leader.