Pot still illegal for government workers

[n2doc]

By Tim Devaney -

Smoking marijuana is still illegal for federal employees, even those who reside in states and cities that have approved the drug for use by the general public, the Obama administration said Wednesday.

The federal government’s prohibition on marijuana has increasingly come in conflict with a number of states.

“These changes to state law have raised questions about whether federal employees in these jurisdictions may use marijuana as provided for in state law,” Office of Personnel Management Director Katherine Archuleta wrote in a memo to federal agencies.

“Federal law on marijuana remains unchanged,” she added. “Marijuana is categorized as a controlled substance. …Thus, knowing or intentional marijuana possession is illegal, even if an individual has no intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense marijuana."

Recreational marijuana was also legalized earlier this year in Washington, D.C., but federal workers in the nation’s capital will still be prohibited from smoking pot.

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http://thehill.com/regulation/administration/243224-pot-illegal-for-feds

[WDIM]

1. Yeah right like they dont smoke "pot."

They have smoked do smoke or would smoke it. While making criminals out of peaceful citizens for possessing a plant. It is a straight hypocrisy from lawmakers who have and do use cannabis. When will we stop the madness?

Legalize all herbs and give the plants back to the people! The right to grow plants should never be infringed it is the most basic and universal human right we have. The right to grow plants ensures people the power to provide food, clothing, medicine, and more for themselves.

[B Calm]

2. Same thing goes for CDL truck drivers.

[tridim]

3. They are still free to get shitfaced on alcohol every night. Thank jebus!!!

Psst Director Archuleta, you have ID'ed the problem. It is now time to solve it rationally instead of kicking the can down the road like you always do. Be an adult and do the right thing, demand the Feds change the law immediately.