Politics Vs Common Sense

The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on marijuana use upsets a lot of people. The court gave Federal Government the authority to override state laws permitting marijuana use for medical purposes. For many, this decision reinforces their hatred for the Supreme Court which intervened in the 2000 election, making George Bush the President. But I agree with the Supreme Court in this matter. The court only validated the authority of the Federal Government in enforcing ‘commerce law’ across the country. Without this authority, it would have been impossible to enforce some of the good things happened in this country - civil rights, environment protection laws etc.

Actually, the court did not challenge the validity of marijuana use for medical purposes. It recommended that Congress take up this matter and decide. There is fat chance of this happening. Imagine Republicans controlled by the ‘Religious Right’ supporting a motion to legalize marijuana! Majority of the people in this country equate marijuana with drug use. So, it is not a good idea to be a proponent of marijuana use if you want to get re-elected. The truth is that marijuana is almost harmless compared to cigarettes which kill over 1000 a day. If marijuana has some medical benefits, why deny them to the people who need it? I guess politics override common sense.