Feds Target Largest Medical Marijuana Dispensary Operation in CAMike Barrett Attorney General Eric H. Holder told the House Judiciary Committee in June that the federal agents were only after large-scale growers and medical marijuana dispensaries that have come up with ways in which they are taking advantage of these state laws, and going beyond that which the states have authorized. While marijuana use and sales are illegal on a federal level, state laws can in many cases actually allow for marijuana use. The move by the feds breaks promises by President Obamas Justice Department that it would only target operations near schools and parks or otherwise in violation of the states laws. In the case of Harborside, marijuana activists often speak highly of the operation due to professionalism and compliance. If Harborside is not in compliance with state law, no one is, said DeAngelo. But the action against Californias largest medical marijuana dispensary doesnt only go against political promises, it also impedes our freedom as the people and withholds legitimate medical use of marijuana from those who may benefit from it. If you havent yet looked into it, you may not know that the benefits of medical marijuana do truly exist. From treating osteoporosis to even fighting cancer, marijuana has been shown time and time again to possess beneficial properties. Cannabis treatment even threatens the deadly painkiller industry a gargantuan profiting industry in the Western world. So it begs the question: Why not legalize marijuana? Until enough individuals openly speak out, this freedom will continue to be withheld. Explore More: This article first appeared at Natural Society, an excellent resource for health news and vaccine information. 