I have said it for years and I will say it again: The Republicans are absolutely stupid for missing this opportunity. They market themselves as the party of fre

I have said it for years and I will say it again: The Republicans are absolutely stupid for missing this opportunity. They market themselves as the party of freedom. Bullshit. To illustrate my contempt, I find it incredibly hypocritical that one can be a raging alcoholic, and own an arsenal of guns... but according to US federal law if you are an "unlawful" user of controlled substances, you are BARRED from gun ownership. That definition includes weed (schedule 1). It really is asinine and not serving any purpose, except for the prison/law-enforcement industry. We need to legalize this plant, and clear out all non-violent (possession-only) offenses from the record. It is time, in my opinion.