Frank Watson: The American Rebellion

In 2012 when Washington state was hotly debating legalizing recreational marijuana, I kept my thoughts to myself.

I had never used pot in any form but realized that our national drug policies were not working.

There was widespread disregard for the laws.

Even Hollywood seemed to condone non-compliance.

TV detective shows routinely had police officers tell suspects, “I’m not concerned about the drugs, I’m after something bigger.” We had to do something different.

So, in the end, I reluctantly supported I-502, believing that it would spur the government into doing something.

I never thought that...