Washington state has become the first in America to allow the recreational use of cannabis, setting up a potential showdown with the US federal government.

The states that have legalized recreational marijuana use reflect regional differences in cultural and communal values within the United States.  This is a political quandry will fasinating political ramifications. 

 

Questions to Ponder: What will the Federal government do considering that a state law is contradicting a federal law?  Will other states follow?  Would a California employee fail a drug test is the drugs were legally consumed in a different state?  Will Washington and Colorado receive more weekend tourism?   

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