Federal spokesmen in USA opposing pot referendums

You have noticed the number of states where referendums are being pursued this November to deciminalize marijuana. Well, according to Reuters, it seems that nine former heads of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration are urging the Attorney General to take a serious stand against the possibility that some of the votes may be positive. "To continue to remain silent conveys to the American public and the global community a tacit acceptance of these dangerous initiatives," said the message. It seems that the message is similar to one used in a California initiative in 2010 that ultimately failed, with 53.5% of voters then, rejecting the idea. Public Referendums are powerful voices in a democracy. They must be listened to. They should be used more.