Assemblymember (D-San Francisco) made the following statement regarding the federal raid of a medical marijuana dispensary in San Francisco this week:
"I am extremely disappointed with the Drug Enforcement Agency's decision to raid the medical marijuana dispensary in San Francisco earlier this week. The clinic is in compliance with all local laws and currently holds a permit from the Department of Public Health."
"Only one week ago, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the Obama administration would not prosecute medicinal pot clubs and we welcomed this long overdue shift in policy. Unfortunately, Wednesday's DEA raid was a clear step backward. With the increasing violence along the Mexican border, the DEA should be focusing their efforts on fighting these dangerous cartels rather than sick people seeking compassionate care."
To date, thirteen states across the country have passed medical marijuana laws and several more have laws under consideration. The medicinal value of marijuana has been proven without a doubt and public opinion polls show broad support. It is now time for the federal government to respect those states which support the use of medical marijuana.
I will be writing President Obama outlining my concerns and I respectfully urge Attorney General Eric Holder to clarify his new policy with the DEA."
Resources:
DOJ to Spend $700-million to Fight Mexican Drug Cartels
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