AUSTIN, TEXAS — Getting caught with a little marijuana in Texas may not mean automatic arrest — at least not anymore. Starting September 1, police officers will have the discretion to let people caught with four ounces or less get off with a citation and a court date — instead of being booked. ..… "It would actually make the most sense not to cite anyone for marijuana and not put them in jail or fine them at all — it should be legal," said [MPP executive director Rob] Kampia. "However, this is a step in the right direction." (August 24, 2007)
US Senator Barack Obama became the latest Democratic presidential candidate to say … he would end raids from federal law enforcement agencies against those who use medical marijuana in the dozen states where it is legal … now all 2008 Democratic presidential candidates have agreed to stop raids … (August 22, 2007)
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