tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6329595.post-1133183959827271202005-11-28T07:19:00.000-06:002005-11-28T07:19:00.000-06:002005-11-28T07:19:00.000-06:00I will add that the reason this is properly conceived of as preemption is that the federal government tried to do something and the state government tried to do something (authorize the use of medical marijuana), and the regulated persons could not follow both laws. If they tried to use the state law, they would be in violation of federal law, and they would need to follow the federal law. Following the state law is cause for arrest under the federal law. That's a "conflict preemption" situation.Ann Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01630636239933008807noreply@blogger.com