[coloradan]

They said Congress was within its powers to rule that MJ had no medicinal value.

Is it the mark of a free country when a court determines that a legislative body should make medical decisions? What do we have doctors for, licensed by the state, no less?

[cinFLA]

What do we have doctors for, licensed by the state, no less?

Licensed by the state to obey state laws. Duh...

[Ken H]

Is it the mark of a free country when a court determines that a legislative body should make medical decisions?

I think Congress has absolutely no power under Article I to decide medical matters. However, USSC and Congress subscribe to the "substantial effects" Commerce Clause sophistry and do not agree with me at this time.

Justice Thomas seems to share my views on the matter.

What do we have doctors for, licensed by the state, no less?

Agreed. State government is the proper place for regulation of medicine.