09-10-2018, 02:22 AM
Punatic007 - Why isn't decriminalization working here like it is in other states?
Because Hawaii hasn't decriminalized it. As pointed out, no state has, some have just regulated it to varying degrees (medical, recreational, etc)
Punatic007 - But most importantly, why is Ruggles breaking the law as opposed to changing it?
You understand that all the states regulating marijuana use are breaking federal law right? The states are working to change the law by breaking it, as are some people. Bit of a time honored American tradition really, but if the feds were so inclined they could step in and legally arrest the millions of people involved. They don't however because of the enormous potential for serious backlash - the power of the law capitulating to the power of the people.
Because Hawaii hasn't decriminalized it. As pointed out, no state has, some have just regulated it to varying degrees (medical, recreational, etc)
Punatic007 - But most importantly, why is Ruggles breaking the law as opposed to changing it?
You understand that all the states regulating marijuana use are breaking federal law right? The states are working to change the law by breaking it, as are some people. Bit of a time honored American tradition really, but if the feds were so inclined they could step in and legally arrest the millions of people involved. They don't however because of the enormous potential for serious backlash - the power of the law capitulating to the power of the people.