I understand that there are a lot of groups opposing Michele Leonhart to be appointed as head of the DEA. Apparently she is Obama's nomination, although she was originally appointed by George W Bush as deputy for DEA. Many people believe that she is behind the drive within the DEA to raid Marijuana dispensaries in states where medical marijuana is legal.
Yes, she does have a tough job. However she does have to make some serious priority decisions on how to use the Government resources at her disposal.
She can use resources to try to stop the manufacture, sale and use of the hard drugs that are tearing our country apart and spreading an almost civil war in Mexico. To do that requires skilled people, careful diplomacy with Mexican authorities, meticulous detective work, and detailed effort to build cases against these criminals. The results of these efforts take months or years to accomplish.
Or, she can a few thugs into a building that has a medical marijuana sign in front and lead some workers out of a building in handcuffs and act like she has done something. Of course, in the process, she will have denied many sick and often terminally sick people from a little bit of comfort before they die.
I question her decision. I've written to our California Senators and President Obama to not confirm her to this important DEA post. I'm sure we can find another hard-working dedicated executive who can do this job well, and make a lot better decisions.
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