Well if they do I’m expecting Scalia to have a stroke on the spot and be rendered speechless (but since “words have no meaning” it won’t much matter :)
But I think it’s two totally separate issues. They might bend a little regarding its medical use because, by and large, the Feds are basically turning a blind eye on medical clinics.
And that’s the only area in which I see any parallels at all. Denial of medical marijuana can cause severe hardship to people’s well being.
Likewise, denial of marriage rights makes life unnecessarily difficult for gay couples, particularly those with children who want to provide stability for them should something unexpected happen to either partner.
But recreational pot is simply that. And denying someone their choice of recreational substance doesn’t rise to the level of necessity in the same way as being legally married or treatment for a serious medical issue.
The only reason I think that medical MJ stands an outside chance is because more and more medical professionals are getting on board with it. That even includes Sanjay Gupta who was offered the position of Surgeon General several years ago. Even tho he turned it down for family reasons, his is still a respected voice so his endorsement of medical MJ carries quite a bit of weight.
But I just don’t see marijuana being totally legalized anytime soon.
Perhaps if there are no adverse consequences after several years in the states who have legalized it it might be reconsidered.
But all this time has passed and Denmark hasn’t gone to hell in a handbasket yet but I guess they aren’t taking that into consideration.
But, yippee for gay marriage. It’s about time.