This is painful to watch since Glen Beck obviously can’t speak to the issue without also falling back on all the common stereotypes inherit in the media. Rob Kampia does a good job of keeping his cool and getting some solid information out there. Glen Beck is a libertarian so the biggest issue which could’ve been tackled is one of state’s rights. Libertarians are generally die hard supporters and against federal oversight into state issues. Which is exactly what is happening in California (as well as other states which have already legalized medical marijuana). The Federal government is overriding the will of the voters by use of the DEA. I think Glen thought he was going to have a fun softball interview but instead got hit upside the head with the the irrationality of US drug laws concerning marijuana. He does admit however to being a past marijuana smoker himself, and believes that marijuana should be made legal for all medical patients.

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