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In reply to the discussion: Attn Gen. Holder: Yes, The Executive Branch Could Remove MMJ from DEA Hands [View all]RainDog
(28,784 posts)Last edited Mon Apr 30, 2012, 10:26 PM - Edit history (1)
I don't know the status of all clinics - which is why I did not respond directly to your claim - but you offer NO EVIDENCE for your claim. So, if you want to make the claim - supply evidence - from someone other than the executive branch.
I do know, however, that the DEA does not want to allow the operation of any legal mmj organization. That's fact. They have HARASSED politicians based upon their statements of support for mmj.
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/dea-investigates-montana-state-legislator-medical-marijuana-views-222007610.html
The DEA has targeted people who are operating within the law, who have cooperated with local law enforcement, who are working as non-profits - in accordance with the law.
In CA, Michigan, CO, Montana... BANKS who allow mmj operations to do business with them, PUBLIC EMPLOYEES whose jobs include issuing state licenses... so, NO. THIS HAS BEEN A SYSTEMIC ATTACK ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA. and not "a few dispensaries. That's a lie.
http://californiawatch.org/public-safety/mendocino-county-pot-program-risk-after-raid-13408
http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/2010/dec/08/dea_state_cops_raid_legal_michig
http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/2012/04/medical_marijuana_boulder_dispensaries_cu_campus_federal_letters.php
http://mmjbusinessdaily.com/2011/11/17/montana-dispensaries-latest-targets-in-widening-medical-pot-crackdown/
edited to add this article targeting banks in Seattle posted by EmeraldCityGirl:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014110286