U.N. Wants U.S. To Crackdown on Marijuana-Legalizing States
Oppress our population, for the children
VIENNA — The head of the U.N. drug watchdog agency is urging U.S. federal officials to challenge the decriminalization of possessing small amounts of marijuana for adults 21 and over in Washington and Colorado.
While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, both states legalized possession of up to an ounce in November and are setting up rules to govern growers, processors and retailers.
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Ah, yes, the angelic UN, always in favor or freedoms. Except when it ain't.