Another kink in the law

"Another kink in the law" by J zen Oz

(sang to the tune of "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2" by Pink Floyd)

We don't need yellow journalism

We don't need unjust control

No stalled-out actions in the courtroom

Sessions leave them kids alone

Hey! Sessions! Leave them kids alone

All in all, it's just another kink in the law

All in all, it’s just another kink in the law

We don't need yellow journalism

We don't need unjust control

No stalled-out actions in the courtroom

Sessions leave them kids alone

Hey! Sessions! Leave them All alone

All in all, it's just another kink in the law

All in all, it’s just another kink in the law

"It is Scheduled, you can't have any CBD

How can it be Scheduled, it has medical value?"

"You! Yes, you Nixon, read the Shafer report!

Medical value! Nothing to schedule!

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Folk Song as Cultural Expression: "A Kink in the Law"

is a quintessential folk song in that it: Reflects Shared Experiences: The song resonates

with a broad audience, tapping into a shared experience of frustration and

confusion over the legal status of cannabis.

Preserves Cultural Heritage: By addressing

a contemporary issue through traditional folk music, the song helps to preserve and

transmit cultural knowledge and values.

Empowers Individuals: The song's message of

defiance and empowerment inspires listeners

to challenge prevailing norms and

advocate for social change. Relevance in the 21st Century:

Despite significant progress in recent years,

including the legalization of cannabis in many states,

the song's themes remain relevant today.

The ongoing debate over federal legalization,

the challenges faced by the cannabis industry,

and the persistent stigma surrounding

the plant highlight the need for further reforms. In conclusion, "A Kink in the Law" serves

as a powerful reminder of the historical and ongoing struggle to legalize cannabis. By exploring the complexities

of the issue through the lens of folk music, the song offers a valuable perspective on the

cultural and political forces that have shaped the debate.

"You! Yes, you Nixon, read the Shafer report!"= Nixon-Shafer.pdf (beyondthc.com)

Medical value! Nothing to schedule!

The following is from Nixon-Shafer.pdf. An article discussing reports at the time of scheduling decision "National Commission on Marihuana and Drug Abuse, “Marihuana: A Signal of Misunderstanding; First Report,” Washington, D.C., U.S. Government Printing Office, 1972. Reprinted by Signet.

The Scheduling put in place in the 1970s is still active over 50 years later. The scheduling was put in place without valid scientific findings and remains in place in 2024.

"Both reports dispelled such allegations and myths.” Shafer knew that his report had been tossed into the circular file by Richard Nixon, but he could not believe that strict prohibition would last much longer (now that millions of white folks were using marijuana): “Although the Commission’s report, like the LaGuardia Committee Report, has been subject to criticism,” he wrote, “it is unlikely that its findings or recommendations will suffer the fate of the latter —to wait almost 30 years before the public is ready to accept or at least debate dispassionately the issues raised...

 The tail end of the song captures the faint details similar to pudding lines with helicopter noise  

  "It is Scheduled, you can't have any CBD

How can it be Scheduled, it has medical value?"

"You! Yes, you Nixon, read the Shafer report!

Medical value! Nothing to schedule!