At the local level, the governor and state assemblies are granted powers under the federal constitution to manage their own affairs, so long as they don’t interfere with rights granted under that constitution. When, however, a minority of senators from various states are granted the power to thwart the will of the majority of American people, a line has been crossed that forms a border between good, representative government and gridlock.

At last medical marijuana is no longer the stigma-bearing drug of choice in at least thirteen states. Those who have a doctor’s prescription which validates the use of marijuana for medical purposes will not be targeted in criminal prosecutions.  There are, of course, caveats and that is fine. In part the memo states that “prosecution of commercial enterprises that unlawfully market and sell marijuana for profit continues to be an enforcement priority.” Some of the medical problems which are recognized to be alleviated by use of marijuana are the following: …