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ZeroCool@feddit.ch to Uplifting News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago

Biden is pardoning thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington

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Biden is pardoning thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington

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ZeroCool@feddit.ch to Uplifting News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago
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The president is pardoning thousands of people convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia.
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    What federal land does this mean?

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      Probably national parks

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        So those have to be patrolled by federal officers and tried in federal court?

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          Yeah, had a friend get unlawfully searched (native American sleeping in his car) in the parking lot of a national park in Utah. Got arrested for small amounts of weed and spent time in federal lockup. Luckily his family is very influential in his tribe so they were able to get him released and charges dropped. Happens to many people and POC and natives are much more likely to be targeted or charged for small amounts of cannabis.

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      The government owns a ton of land used for national parks, grazing, and fish / wildlife conservation. But the biggest benefactors of this will probably be Washington D.C. which has about as many citizens as Alaska.

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    Not at all saying this isn’t uplifting, but I’m kind of sad by how political and America centric this community seems to be. I’d love to see more universal or individual themed uplifting posts!

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      Be the change you want to see in the world

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        It’s just my opinion 🤷 If I see something worth sharing I will!

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        Yeah I’m still allowed to have an opinion. Why so harsh?

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          You’re asking other people to do things for you while you do nothing, it seems.

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        They are referring to Thor, right?

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          god is thunder

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      I’m kinda sad you are in this comment section tbh.

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        That seems rude and unnecessary

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    Smoking shouldn’t be a federal offense but it should stay illegal

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      Save your thumbs and refrain from commenting,ever. It will be the best impact you can make.

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        That’s one of the best comments I’ve ever received thank you

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