Sessions: More violence around pot than 'one would think'

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

Sessions: More violence around pot than 'one would think'

By SADIE GURMAN and ERIC TUCKER
Feb. 27, 2017 5:48 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions says the Justice Department will try to adopt "responsible policies" for enforcement of federal anti-marijuana laws and he believes violence surrounds sales of the drug in the U.S.

In a meeting with reporters Monday, Sessions said the department was reviewing an Obama administration Justice Department memo that gave states flexibility in passing marijuana laws.

Sessions says he's heard from experts that there's more violence around marijuana than "one would think." He says he doesn't think America will be a better place with "more people smoking pot."

The comments were in keeping with remarks last week from White House spokesman Sean Spicer, who said the Justice Department would step up enforcement of federal law against recreational marijuana.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/4eb30a0569c440429e6c7da7589d630c/sessions-more-violence-around-pot-one-would-think

He's heard from experts. This again?

[gopiscrap]

1. fucking idiot get out of the 60's and 70's and 80's

[Angry Dragon]

2. did he name sources?? .......... a new Trump rule

[NightWatcher]

3. Yes buying from an unknown criminal dealer might be violent for some. So.....

we need to be selling it in stores, thus removing the criminal nature from the clandestine black market dealings. What a Derp.

[napi21]

8. That was my first thought! Hey Beauregard! Check to see what kind of violence really

happens. It's NOT with legal, through monitored & regulated stores! The violence occurs when any kind of drugs, MJ included, when gangs fight for their "territory" with neighboring areas, and every other reason that exists in illegal transaction.

The way to get rid of that kind of violence is to establish a legal means to obtain the cannabis, as many States have. J. Beauregard Sessions, as AG, your job is to have a full investigation done BEFORE you make a decision on a cure. FIND THE FACTS!

[Chasstev365]

4. The only violence is from illegal sales!

Legalize it and crime drops! Get s clue!

[Doreen]

5. Yup, a lot of violence while sitting on the couch watching

dumb movies that only a stoned person could enjoy.

[BadgerMom]

6. Now that's what I call fake news!

[safeinOhio]

7. Follow the money

Big drug companies have a big investment in the Repub party.

[mercuryblues]

9. There was that one time

I attacked a bag of Doritos, without mercy. I left one to warn the ice Nutty Buddy bars about my rampage.

[angstlessk]

10. I DO believe there is more violence in drinking alcohol!

[Aastakholi]

11. The comments were in keeping with remarks last week from White House spokesman Sean Spicer, who said

The comments were in keeping with remarks last week from White House spokesman Sean Spicer, who said the Justice Department would step up enforcement of federal law against recreational marijuana.