Even thought the Obama administration is against raids on medical pot facilities, two days ago the DEA went ahead and conducted three raids in Los Angelos. link
On Tuesday, three different groups of DEA officers simultaneously served search warrants to the dispensaries about noon, said Sarah Pullen, a DEA spokeswoman.
"I can’t get into details as to the probable cause behind the warrants except for the fact that they’re dealing with marijuana, which is illegal under federal law," she said.
More over the flip.
"They took everything," said the 32-year-old employee, who asked not to be named. "You name it, they took it -- right down to the television. The computer, patient files, medicine, cash in the register -- that’s it, we’re done. It’s just too bad. [Our patients] have epilepsy, cancer, MS, diabetes -- two of our patients have one leg. They’re gonna have to travel a lot farther and go to places that aren’t as safe for them."
Today, the Obama team responded:
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Washington, DC -- White House Spokesman Nick Shapiro reacted to new Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) raids at medical cannabis collectives in California, saying he expects President Obama to end that policy when a new DEA Administrator is seated. "The president believes that federal resources should not be used to circumvent state laws, and as he continues to appoint senior leadership to fill out the ranks of the federal government, he expects them to review their policies with that in mind," Shapiro said.
Conducting raids like these even though Obama is the president just goes to show how crazed the DEA is about making sure the sick don't get better by smoking pot. Were dealing with the tenets of Fascism here, folks.
Fortunately, Obama reacted quickly to these unethical actions. What's needed now is for the Congress to give states the right to legalize marijuana. That must happen or else these kinds of raids will continue (as soon as the DEA can do it).
What else can you do? If you live near LA:
Americans For Safe Action (ASA) is planning a large rally today:
WHEN: THURSDAY, Feburary 5 at 12 NOON
WHERE: Los Angeles Federal Building, 255 E. Temple St.