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Re: Should this man have been convicted?

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From: Me
Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2003 13:23
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In article <1192abe3.0302070235.7623545d@posting.google.com>,
 amp_spamfree@yahoo.com (amp_spamfree) wrote:
> 
> I have yet to see any evidence of this other than some quotes from his
> supporters.  I simply raised the question - was he in compliance with
> the legislation (not the proposition) in force in California at that
> time.

True, but at the very least, the defendant should have had an 
opportunity to show that evidence during his trial.
 
> > > As far as the federal law is concerned, its legality was upheld by the
> > > Supreme Court which is substantive evidence that it is a "good" law. 
> > > The US SC is the final say so on those issues - that's their job and
> > > whether you agree or disagree with their rulings, only Congress can
> > > overturn by writing new legislation.
> > 
> > I'm not sure exactly which law you are refering to 
> 
> The DEA scheduling of marijuana which classes it as not having
> medicinal value.

That's only because the feds refuse to even study the question of
marijuana. If you never look, its easy to deny anything.


> > but I don't think
> > all of the issues in this case have been tested by the Supremes.  
> 
> The SC upheld the federal prohibition of marijuana use in medical
> treatments.

Well, they might overturn that decision. The SC certainly does
overturn decisions on ocassion when more facts are revealed. It
is unsual though for overturns to happen, from what I have heard.
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