Haters want to prevent reclassification of cannabis

Despite science, the AMA, and public opinion, there is still a group trying to prevent the legalization of marijuana.

Marijuana has been around for thousands of years and not only provides a bit of relaxation, but also clear medical benefits. Now the plant has come out of public prohibition and is being rediscovered as a help to humanity. Recreationally, it is better for the body both physically and mentally than alcohol. And in healthcare, it can help against cancer, chronic pain, and more. This is only in the early days of research. But there is always a group that ignores common sense and becomes haters who try to prevent the reclassification of cannabis and who are a bit silly and out of touch with reality.

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The reluctant Biden administration has finally moved forward with a reclassification, acknowledging that the plant is not as dangerous as heroin and has clear scientific health benefits. Science, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the American Medical Association (AMA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and veterans' organizations all recognize the importance of legal cannabis. But there is opposition, including former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

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Torridon Law PLLC, a law firm founded by Bill Barr, filed a motion to extend the public comment period as part of Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM). The DEA, formerly under Barr, has been slow and more reluctant to take on the task of fighting marijuana. By delaying the process, it gives them more time to lobby or hope for a change in administration.

SAM worked with Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-NC) to put a stop to this. Edwards introduced a bill called the Stop Pot Act, but it failed. SAM continues to raise funds and work to keep marijuana from getting into the hands of patients.

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Another opponent of change is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. He voted overwhelmingly for medical marijuana twice and said citizens were still confused. Now, with polls showing a large majority of the state wants recreational marijuana, he's at it again. Despite taking money from the industry, the former presidential candidate is relying on fearmongering and trying to find ways to stop full marijuana legalization.