Frank discussion of federal pot laws

In 2006, 43.9 percent of the 1,889,810 total arrests for drug abuse violations were for marijuana -- a total of 829,627. Of those, 738,916 people were arrested for marijuana possession alone.

In strict medical terms marijuana is far safer than many foods we commonly consume. For example, eating 10 raw potatoes can result in toxic response. By comparison, it is physically impossible to eat enough cannabis to induce death.

This morning, I caught a Channel 7 news teaser about Frank's proposal to "legalize marijuana". Talk about media spin. Decriminalizing less than one ounce does not equal legalization. This is why I rarely watch that news.....