Like you didn't see that one coming...

The Supreme Court today ruled in favor of the federal government in regards to its power of enforcing the Controlled Substances Act even when states make laws otherwise. The issue was whether growing pot for personal use (no buying or selling occurs) can be connected with interstate commerce - that vague notion that gives the federal government oversight over most aspects of life in the US.

Needless to say that the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the federal government. I would be curious to read their full findings (ah, but who has time) as it is hard for me to see how growing pot for personal use affects interstate commerce. If anything it would reduce the trafficking of drugs into this country which should a be good thing.

The issue really comes down to our federal gov't aggressive campaign against "illegal" drugs more than anything else. We are not yet ready as a country to deal with the problem constructively and so prepare for more of the same as we battle the glorious and neverending war on drugs all the while pushing alcohol, caffeine and pharmaceuticals as a healthy alternative! Hypocrisy at its best!!