Tim Lee wonders why I've been silent on the Raich decision. The answer, unfortunately, is less malicious than it is mundane: I've nothing to say. I think marijuana should be decriminalized but California clearly can't contravene federal law. Insofar as the decision rests on the principle of federalism, I agree with it. Insofar as we're talking about really, really sick folks who won't be able to get a harmless, pleasant medicine, I find it deeply saddening. So bottom line, the ruling was correct, its the anti-drug hysteria that has poisoned Congress towards common sense medical marijuana legislation that's in the wrong.
