,” but when science and the facts reinforce arguments against their politics, they ignore it. That’s what President Joe that it would reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug. This means labeling it as less dangerous and probably watering down penalties for its use, which are already largely unenforced.
If the DEA follows through with this plan, it will be acting with wanton disregard for the danger to health so Biden can try to shore up his support among young voters and other marijuana-friendly demographics. After decades of categorizing marijuana as a dangerous drug, it is absurd and cynical to downplay it now that the most recent research — the science — shows it is fardangerous than people imagined.
This week’s action only initiates the rulemaking process. There is time for public comment. Critics ought to bombard the DEA and Justice Department with arguments against marijuana reclassification. Public policy should trend against greater acceptance of marijuana, not toward it. Believe the science.