Legislators aim to snuff out penalties for pot use

[boaz]

For this to even be brought up is a step forward.....

indeed. i hope they debate it on cspan, it could be interesting.

boaz Reviewed by boaz on 07-31-2008. Legislators aim to snuff out penalties for pot use The U.S. should stop arresting responsible marijuana users, Rep. Barney Frank said Wednesday, announcing a proposal to end federal penalties for Americans carrying fewer than 100 grams, almost a quarter-pound, of the substance. Current laws targeting marijuana users place undue burdens on law enforcement resources, punish ill Americans whose doctors have prescribed the substance and unfairly affect African-Americans, said Frank, flanked by legislators and representatives from advocacy Rating: 5