EDITORIAL/Cannabis Conflict: Americans shouldn't lose rights, face federal charges for using marijuana in states where it is legal
On Tuesday, Gov. Tim Waltz signed legislation making Minnesota the latest state to legalize marijuana for recreational use. "What we know right now is prohibition does not work. We've criminalized a lot of folks." Waltz said at the signing ceremony, adding that adults should have the choice about whether to use marijuana. But whether to use cannabis, either for medicinal purposes or just for fun is not the only choice. That's because federal law still classifies marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug. And in the eyes of the feds that...