This is my first post on a new blog which I have created for the purpose of sharing my take on current events for the purpose of helping me organizing my thoughts as practice for Extemporaneous speech. So here is my first article:
The NYT reported in this article http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/16/us/16pot.html?partner=rss&emc=rss that Attorney General Holder Told California that if they legalize marijuana in California, the Federal government would step in, to enforce the federal drug laws.
This brings up a much more important point that drug laws. Can States pass laws that directly contradict federal laws? It seems like a silly question to even ask but in case you are wondering, the answer is NOOOO!!!!!!
State laws can go further than federal laws. For instance if the federal minimum wage is $8.00 a state could pass a law setting the minimum wage at $8.50. The state could not however, pass a law that set the state minimum wage lower than the federal minimum wage. For those unsure on this issue, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S AUTHORITY SUPERSEDES THE STATE GOVERNMENT'S AUTHORITY.
California should keep this in mind as they move forward with their new drug laws. And all other states should take note that the Federal government is serious about asserting its authority.
~The Extemp Guy
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