Pubdate: Mon, 01 Oct 2012 Source: Record, The (Stockton, CA) Copyright: 2012 The Record Contact: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=A_OPINION05 Website: http://www.recordnet.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/428 Author: Gary Armstrong CALIFORNIA CAN'T DECIDE LEGALITY OF MARIJUANA California's medical marijuana laws have been exposed as a scam. Under existing laws, no one is held accountable, while California is known as the marijuana trafficking capital of the United States. All this, made possible mostly through recommendations by California doctors and City Councils hoping to balance their budget on the backs of an illegal state law. How is that working out for you? California is not a sovereign nation. It was foolish to think any state, city or county could legalize the production, distribution and sale of marijuana without inviting the wrath of the federal government. So, here is the latest medical use of marijuana "candy weed." "Candy weed" is formed by grinding marijuana into a fine powder, heating it in vegetable oil then passing it through cheesecloth. The extract is then mixed with sugar, water and corn syrup, add food coloring (entices young people because it looks like sugar candy) then it's cooked. The finished product is then broken down into bite sized pieces which can be smoked, but is usually eaten. California is so famous for "candy weed" that individuals are driving from as far as Missouri to buy the drug for $10 apiece. So, why is the City Council still allowing illegal store fronts to operate in Stockton? How much tax has been collected? How does the city know the stores are reporting all the sales? All the city is doing is allowing the individuals that have investments in the illegal store front to recoup their investment. Doesn't Stockton have enough issues? What's next doctors issuing "medical marijuana cards" for a sweet tooth? Gary Armstrong Past President of the California Narcotic Officer's Association Lodi - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom