It’s been 40 years since we’ve had this discussion at a federal level. Barney Frank (D-Mass) & Ron Paul (R-Texas) have introduced a bill that will eliminate the federal penalties for possession of marijuana. As one of CNN’s reporter’s put it, “Frank & Paul will have trouble pushing it through congress, and finally the president”. The name of the bill is “Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act of 2011″

NORML has of course setup a page for you to email your congressman/woman. I suggest we all do so. The only way the laws will change is to let your voice be heard. Share it everywhere you can.

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At one point Sen. Mccain asks the ex-police officer if he would legalize Meth, he responded with something to the effect of “I think we should give people help for drugs, not pay to lock them up. ” We spend over $20,000 a year on one prisoner.

YouTube – Cop Tells McCain To Legalize Drugs.