sorry about the last post being cut off by the comments section. not sure why it happened and subsequent attempts to fix it were futile :/

The Obama Administration this week said they would "vigorously enforce" marijuana laws, even if voters approve Prop 19, which would legalize the drug for recreational use. "Let me state clearly that the Department of Justice strongly opposes Proposition 19. If passed, this legislation will greatly complicate federal drug enforcement efforts to the detriment of our citizens," Holder wrote in a letter to former chiefs of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, according to the LA Times.

Holder said federal Controlled Substances Act will be used against those who "grow, distribute or sell marijuana for recreational use," added the Times. The administration's current policy on medical marijuana,which is to cease raids on state-legal facilities, will likely stay as is.

The letter was released at a press conference with L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca, who said “Proposition 19 is not going to pass, even if it passes." While his department is not focused on people lighting up a join in the privacy of their home, Baca vowed to enforce most marijuana laws no matter what.

After the news hit, the opposition quickly shot out statements to the press."If you look at the opposition to marijuana policy reform in this country, it is driven almost entirely by people whose jobs are dependent on arresting and prosecuting individuals for marijuana-related offenses," said Steve Fox of the Marijuana Policy Project. "The only other prominent group is elected officials who ignorantly turn a blind eye to alcohol-fueled violence in our communities in order to pretend they are 'tough on crime' by going after marijuana users who simply want to enjoy a substance less harmful than alcohol in peace."

Added Joseph McNamara, a retired San Jose chief of police, via the Yes on Prop 19 campaign: "As we saw with the repeal of alcohol prohibition, it takes action from the states to push the federal government to change its policies... Passing Proposition 19 in California will undoubtedly kick start a national conversation about changing our country's obviously failed marijuana prohibition policies. If the federal government wants to keep fighting the nation’s failed 'war on marijuana' while we're in the midst of a sagging economic recovery and two wars it just proves that the establishment politicians' priorities are wrongly focused on maintaining the status quo." -LA Times Feds vow to enforce law if Prop 19 passes


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nice hair

thinking about possibly lightening my hair a bit and betting it straightened. I want a brazilian blowout but I am a little worried about all the reports of formaldehyde in the formulas. : /

God damn!

Deadmau5

effing love Deadmau5...

Grocery List

http://lollercoaster.me/1277/

Chaotic Sky

My horoscope is a piece of shit. It always tells me all the wonderful things that are going to happen to me today and none of those things ever do.

http://identityink.blogspot.com/2010/07/nike-ad-my-butt-is-big.html

My Role Model

you know, except for that whole overdose thing...

Happy Teusday

CALI!!!!

Cali, I am gonna be there someday. :)

http://laist.com/2010/10/01/photos_more_rainbows_and_vivid_suns.php?gallery0Pic=18#gallery

Mondays...

Happy Monday everybody! Today is usually the bane of my existence, and always seems to be a terrible day for me, however today is different for some reason. I feel fantastic. Even though I got woken up by the women I share a wall with yelling at her husband, it's a good day. I had a test in one of my classes as well, and I am not too sure how I did on it. But I have at least formulated some goals for the week, mainly finding a second job. I only have an extra 5 to 10 hours that I could give to a second job, but I also need to have some extra cash in my pocket at the end of the week. Going to try and find something local within walking distance. I've always wanted to be a bartender so i am going to try and find some little hole in the wall down town that will let me work Friday and Saturday night maybe to scrape up some tips and learn the trade. We'll see how it goes.