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Marijuana Laws Put Workers in Tough Spot
Posted by CN Staff on September 04, 2014 at 15:28:06 PT
By Trevor Hughes
Source: USA Today
Denver -- Every time he goes to work, Harvard-trained lawyer Andrew Freedman faces federal prosecution thanks to the source of his paycheck: Colorado's burgeoning marijuana industry.Freedman, the governor's chief marijuana adviser, faces prison time if federal prosecutors decide to step in. That's because federal law still considers marijuana as dangerous as heroin or cocaine, and prosecutors could easily bring drug-trafficking charges if they choose. Freedman's salary is paid by the taxes collected on legal marijuana sales.
"I'm in murky territory every day," Freedman said.He's not alone.Tens of thousands of marijuana growers, bud tenders, edibles makers, store owners and couriers working in Colorado and Washington and any of the other 21 states and the District of Columbia that have legalized recreational or medical marijuana face the same penalties.The risk is even greater for dozens of former cops and soldiers working as armed guards in the marijuana industry because federal drug-trafficking laws prescribe far stiffer penalties for anyone using a firearm while handling drugs and money. Several of the guards interviewed by USA TODAY say they chose to work for Blue Line acknowledged the legal risks they're taking, but said it was safer than being shot at by insurgents or dealing with violent criminals daily.So far federal prosecutors have held off bringing charges against security firms protecting and servicing the marijuana industry, even though they're aware of the flagrant violations. USA TODAY in July published numerous photos of a Colorado-based security-firm workers carrying pot, cash and weapons -- photos federal agents and prosecutors confirm they saw.SnippedComplete Article: http://drugsense.org/url/90sKjemhSource: USA Today (US) Author: Trevor HughesPublished: September 4, 2014Copyright: 2014 USA Today, a division of Gannett Co. Inc.Contact: editor usatoday.comWebsite: http://www.usatoday.com/CannabisNews -- Cannabis Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/cannabis.shtml 
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Comment #3 posted by Hope on September 05, 2014 at 15:21:24 PT
Heroes
And lots of them.I'm very thankful for them.
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Comment #2 posted by Sam Adams on September 05, 2014 at 11:42:19 PT
Everything illegal
As John Stossel saysÉ.EVERYTHING is illegal in America today! Typically you're breaking several laws just by walking out the front door in the morning. So don't worry about it! We're all sinners in the government's eyes, just go out there and live your life. And for god's sake don't try to open a lemonade stand!
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Comment #1 posted by Oleg the Tumor on September 05, 2014 at 08:33:55 PT
Aren't the Rest of Us also worthy of Prosecution?
"Tens of thousands of marijuana growers, bud tenders, edibles makers, store owners and couriers working in Colorado and Washington and any of the other 21 states and the District of Columbia that have legalized recreational or medical marijuana face the same penalties."Don't forget all of us Social Security recipients out here squandering our dole with the local cartel representative!
What are we? Chopped liver? How long will ballot initiatives continue to be ignored?HEY UNCLE SAM, WAKE UP! WE ARE TALKING TO YOU!FREE THE PRISONER OF SCHEDULE ONE!
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