Public Outcry For Cannabis Reform: Will Politicians Listen? Glass House Brands Speaks Out
Glass House Brands (CBOE CA: GLAS.A.U) (CBOE CA: GLAS.WT.U) (OTCQX:GLASF) is calling for the complete de-scheduling of cannabis in an open letter to leaders of both political parties.
Graham Farrar, president of Glass House Brands, along with CEO Kyle Kazan, penned a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and Vice President Kamala Harris.
This push follows the recent conclusion of the DEA’s comment period on rescheduling cannabis from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug.
With 42,000 Comments garnered, the extraordinary public support for this change has energized advocates like Farrar to demand more comprehensive reform.
Public Demand for Change
The response to the DEA‘s proposal was unprecedented. “The DEA received more responses to rescheduling cannabis than any other issue in its history,” Farrar said, highlighting the immense public engagement.
With 92% of the comments supporting rescheduling and over 60% advocating for complete de-scheduling, it’s evident that the American public’s view on cannabis has evolved greatly. Many now see cannabis as comparable to alcohol and tobacco rather than an illicit drug.
Political Opportunity
Farrar sees a unique opportunity for political leaders to address this public demand. He believes that a strong stance on de-scheduling …