Unfortunately, you still have to follow the money to find that, behind those same politicians, are corporations of nearly every stripe (and even illegal dealers

Unfortunately, you still have to follow the money to find that, behind those same politicians, are corporations of nearly every stripe (and even illegal dealers) who are behind the continued prohibition of Marijuana. The prison lobby, law enforcement unions, and the coalition of growers in Mendocino and surrounding parts provided millions to stop Prop. 19 from passing in CA. And, the liquor, prison, and law enforcement lobbies continue to contribute to politicians who keep Marijuana a schedule 1 drug (and FYI for those that don't know or aren't American, Meth and Cocaine are both schedule II drugs, because they carry "medical value").