AlterNet reports
In a classic case of "unintended consequences", the recently signed Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) in Indiana may have opened the door for the establishment of the First Church of Cannabis in the Hoosier State.
While Governor Mike Pence (R) was holding a signing ceremony for the bill allowing businesses and individuals to deny services to gays on religious grounds or values, paperwork for the First Church of Cannabis Inc. was being filed with the Secretary of State's office, reports RTV6.
Church founder Bill Levin announced on his Facebook page that the church's registration has been approved, writing, "Status: Approved by Secretary of State of Indiana - "Congratulations your registration has been approved!" Now we begin to accomplish our goals of Love, Understanding, and Good Health."
Levin is currently seeking $4.20 donations towards his non-profit church.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday April 06 2015, @06:01PM
Prosecutors have been directed by Eric Holder to avoid prosecuting petty marijuana crimes. I want to see stats on prosecutors that have ignored this advice.
(Score: 1, Interesting) by Anonymous Coward on Monday April 06 2015, @07:04PM
In addition, Obama has recently been convinced that it is unfair that there are a bunch of folks serving prison terms that exceed current sentencing guidelines.
Obama Commutes Sentences for 22 Drug War Prisoners [propublica.org]
(a tiny fraction of those who applied for clemency.)
Most of that was "with intent to distribute" stuff.
-- gewg_