This article was written by Chris Corley and originally published at Activist Post

History was made this past election day when cannabis was legalized for recreational use in Colorado and Washington. Many see this as a shining example of how 'States Rights' can possibly be a crucial mechanism in breaking away from our corporate controlled government and its tyrannical policies.





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Additionally, the fiber from industrial hemp (also As featured on 60 Minutes a few weeks ago, Colorado is arguably the country's hub for medical cannabis operations. As such, the feds would likely not garner any convictions with the people of Colorado so widely supporting it, as it brings in much needed revenue while supplying the demand of medicine to patients.Another important trend is that many court cases across the country are experiencing is ' Jury Nullification ' for nonviolent cannabis offenses. Jury's are more and more frequently not willing prosecute against state implemented laws. The feds and our hypocritical president will have to decide whether to waste more taxpayer money on persecuting state approved Cannabis laws, or not.Additionally, the fiber from industrial hemp (also legalized in Colorado ), a cousin of cannabis, creates paper, plastics, food, fuel, soap, textiles and jobs! Recreational cannabis legalization is not only pertaining to cannabis here but industrial hemp as well, which adds considerable momentum to what some are calling the "Green Rush".





Tens of millions of jobs have left this country the last few decades and instead of complaining about it without any solutions, hemp as a major cash crop that partially addresses the issue of creating sustainable industry infrastructure in America. Currently, hemp products have to be imported into the U.S. at a substantial addition cost to the consumer.

Here's a short video explaining the real financial benefit from legalization will likely come from industrial hemp:

"The Washington measure may generate as much as $1.9 billion in revenue over five fiscal years" according to Washington state’s Office of Financial Management. Cannabis and hemp may prove to be one of the best ways for states to avoid financial dire straights. As such, 'States Rights' may very well be the unavoidable next big catchphrase. It's already becoming quite popular in the alternative media.