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Melissa Hutsell is an award-winning freelance journalist with a deep rooted passion for both community and international journalism. She was born and raised in Northern California, and has lived, studied, worked, and traveled in more 20 different countries. Melissa holds a Master's degree in Global Journalism from City University London, as well as degrees in Journalism and Globalization from Humboldt State University. Though she covers various topics as both a writer and editor, she specializes in business and cannabis journalism.
John Oliver Lays Out The Laws On Cannabis In The U.S.
Cannabis laws in the U.S. are complex, but John Oliver, host of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”, covers the topic in a hilarious yet poignant fashion.
In the clip found in this review, Oliver humorously yet seriously discusses the legal limbo that is cannabis in America. He illustrates the reality of a failed drug war, and states that the issue affects everything from environmental regulations to international treaties.
“This is no longer a fringe issue,” said Oliver, who pointed out that public opinion in America has grown from 12 to 60 percent from 1969 to today.
“Marijuana is not a schedule I drug any more than a hedgehog is an apex predator,” said Oliver.
But federally, the U.S. recognizes cannabis as a schedule I drug.
This means that, even if a business or a patient is abiding by state law, they are still in serious danger of federal prosecution ... And: “That’s not your weed-induced paranoia,” Oliver said.
Overall, Oliver shows the ridiculousness behind the illegality of cannabis, and urges viewers to act now to change federal policy.
