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Yeah, but hopefully the symbolic value adds to the momentum for actual decriminalization, sooner or later. One of the early mini-scandals of the Biden White Ho
by danso 4y ago
Yeah, but hopefully the symbolic value adds to the momentum for actual decriminalization, sooner or later.
One of the early mini-scandals of the Biden White House was how "dozens of young White House staffers" were in trouble because they had believed "initial indications" that casual pot use would not automatically disqualify them from the job. And that seemed like a sure sign that Biden would be a real hard ass on pot use. Only 5 staffers out of "hundreds" were ultimately disqualified from the policy, and given what Biden has done today, we have some assurance he really is going to be sympathetic and reasonable about pot.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/biden-white-house-sandbags-staffers-sidelines-dozens-for-pot-use https://www.thedailybeast.com/biden-white-house-sandbags-sta...
- dragonwriter 4y ago> Yeah, but hopefully the symbolic value adds to the momentum for actual decriminalization, sooner or later. He’s directed the officials that are empowered by law to change its status without Congress doing anything to begin the process by which that would happen. So, its not just a symbolic act that may effect that sooner or later.