Biden to pardon all federal offenses of simple marijuana possession

[KLB]

Totally poll driven. If this was such an important issue for Joe he could of done it on day one when he was signing all the other orders that screwed up our country.

And why isn't this being driven by the legislative branch of government? Isn't that where laws are supposed to originate and be changed?

The legislative branch cannot pardon anyone of a federal conviction. This doesn't stop any new charges or convictions. Removing the law would be the legislative branch's job.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Criminalization of marijuana is based on racism and continued out of greed and the love of money and power.

It is past time to end the Drug War.

 

[Pepi]

The last time I smoked this **** I didn't wake up for 24 hours. Not like the 'homegrown' back in the 70s

 

[bobzilla]

He's pardoning FEDERAL violations of possession. How many federal possession violations are there really in prison without other crimes? I would bet quite few.

 

[Hkindiana]

He's pardoning FEDERAL violations of possession. How many federal possession violations are there really in prison without other crimes? I would bet quite few.

ZERO, according to the article

 

[bobzilla]

ZERO, according to the article

So once again a nothing burger.

 

[BE Mike]

Of the few pot heads that vote, they likely already give their nod to the Dems, so I don't see the political needle moving in their direction because of this stunt.

 

[KLB]

Does a pardon remove the charge from your record?

 

[Timjoebillybob]

Next time you’re traveling south on SR-39 check out the road sides between SR-10 and SR-16


edit: not joking, just look don’t stop. Square business.

Try driving down just about any country road in Newton Co.

Totally poll driven. If this was such an important issue for Joe he could of done it on day one when he was signing all the other orders that screwed up our country.

And why isn't this being driven by the legislative branch of government? Isn't that where laws are supposed to originate and be changed?

Pardons don't come from the legislative branch. Should Trump not have pardoned anyone and waited for the legislature (who to the best of my knowledge can't pardon) to do it? I'll agree it's political.

So once again a nothing burger.

Not quite. Those with previous convictions still have the conviction on their record, if it was a felony conviction they are prohibited from gun ownership and are supposed to list it on job apps that ask. This will remove that.

 

[actaeon277]

Does a pardon remove the charge from your record?

Pardon vs Expungement - What's the Difference

Getting arrested can be a life-changer. Even a hefty ticket can really scar your record and make getting jobs or loans difficult. For first-time offenders especially, it just seems unfair to carry a criminal record around for a one-time mistake. Luckily, in many cases, that criminal record is...

www.expungecenter.com

 

[Route 45]

Of the few pot heads that vote, they likely already give their nod to the Dems, so I don't see the political needle moving in their direction because of this stunt.

I guarantee you that plenty of "pot heads" vote.

Americans overwhelmingly say marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use

With more states authorizing the use of marijuana, the public continues to favor legalizing it for medical and recreational purposes.

www.pewresearch.org

No word on how drunkards may feel about all of this.

 

[chipbennett]

I actually agree with removing marijuana from Schedule 1. It should at least be moved to Schedule 2, as it has clearly demonstrated potential for legitimate medical use. (Maybe it needs to be removed from federal regulation entirely; but this would be a good first step.)

 

[rob63]

Well, this is a surprise...

Federal investigators indicate they have enough to charge Hunter Biden: report

Federal investigators believe they have compiled enough evidence to charge President Biden’s son Hunter Biden with tax crimes and on allegations related to falsifying paperwork having to do with a …

thehill.com

"Chris Clark, an attorney for Hunter Biden, suggested in a statement to The Hill that if a federal agent leaked information about the investigation, they had committed a federal felony."

LOL! I think that boat has sailed during all of the investigations of the previous administration.

 

[Route 45]

"Chris Clark, an attorney for Hunter Biden, suggested in a statement to The Hill that if a federal agent leaked information about the investigation, they had committed a federal felony."

LOL! I think that boat has sailed during all of the investigations of the previous administration.

 

[Jaybird1980]

Well BBI, am I mistaken?

Yeah you're mistaken. They haven't been concerned with simple pot possession around here for 20 years now, unless it's used as a way to get into a vehicle.

To much Heroin and Meth nowadays.

 

[J Galt]

Biden to pardon all federal offenses of simple marijuana possession​

The obvious question is: How many people are charged federally with simple marijuana possession?

Two other people raised this point as well. One answer was virtually zero. The same topic was raised on Timcast IRL (podcast) with the same answer of virtually zero.

 

[Route 45]

Biden to pardon all federal offenses of simple marijuana possession​

The obvious question is: How many people are charged federally with simple marijuana possession?

Two other people raised this point as well. One answer was virtually zero. The same topic was raised on Timcast IRL (podcast) with the same answer of virtually zero.

You obvioiusly don't understand how this game works. The majority of Americans have the attention span of a gnat. All that is necessary is a good soundbite. It's all optics in politics.

 

[Ingomike]

He's pardoning FEDERAL violations of possession. How many federal possession violations are there really in prison without other crimes? I would bet quite few.

GWP reports:

“Joe Biden on Thursday announced that he will pardon federal simple marijuana possession convictions. However, this is being heralded as a political move as there are currently zero individuals in federal prison with solely “simple possession of marijuana” charges.”

ABC News reports:

“The executive action will benefit 6,500 people with prior federal convictions and thousands of others charged under the District of Columbia’s criminal code, according to senior administration officials. Elaborating on the number of people affected, officials said, “there are no individuals currently in federal prison solely for simple possession of marijuana.”

It's Definitely Election Time: Joe Biden to Pardon all Federal Marijuana Offenses - New Rule Affects a Total of ZERO Individuals in Federal Prison | The Gateway Pundit | by Brian Lupo

Joe Biden on Thursday announced that he will pardon federal simple marijuana possession convictions. However, this is being heralded as a political move as there are currently zero individuals in federal prison with solely “simple possession of marijuana” charges. According to ABC News...

www.thegatewaypundit.com

 

[actaeon277]

You obvioiusly don't understand how this game works. The majority of Americans have the attention span of a gnat. All that is necessary is a good soundbite. It's all optics in politics.

That, and a complicit media who only calls out politicians on one side.

 

[BugI02]

Criminalization of marijuana is based on racism and continued out of greed and the love of money and power.

It is past time to end the Drug War.

It seems like criminalization of EVERY drug is based on 'racism' simply because so many POC seem to be in the business - disproportionate representation going to lead to disproportionate incarceration

Perhaps another way to 'end the war on drugs' would be for the other side to surrender and pursue legal endeavors