Let the experiment happen

[Comrade Grumpy]

4. More "the sky is falling" responses here:

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-pot-angers-some-20130829,0,7274588.story

Opponents of marijuana legalization in California criticized the Obama administration's announcement Thursday not to interfere with state laws permitting recreational use of cannabis.

"Decades from now, the Obama administration will be remembered for undoing years of progress in reducing youth drug use in America," Dr. Paul R. Chabot of the Coalition for a Drug Free California said in a statement.

"This president will be remembered for many failures, but none as large as this one, which will lead to massive youth drug use, destruction of community values, increased addiction and crime rates," he continued.

Scott Chipman, Southern California co-chair of the group Citizens Against Legalizing Marijuana, said the stand "is another mixed message from this administration regarding U.S. drug policy when what is needed is clear messages that drug use, including marijuana use, is harmful to public health, public safety and society at large."