Originally Posted by Johnnyorganic

The notion that Democrat elected officials are pro-cannabis is wishful thinking. They are not. Not once have they reversed any federal cannabis prohibition policy. Jimmy Carter mentioned re-legalization once as President and was crucified. We all remember Bill Clinton not inhaling. President-Elect Obama's position on decriminalization has evolved considerably from when he ran for Illinois State Senate.

Talk is cheap. I want action and that requires political courage. And the Democratic power structure benefits as much from prohibition as does the Republican power structure.

If you are an issue voter and cannabis is your issue, you don't have a home in either major party.