[Catalyst]

Because the facts might interfere with them staying in charge.

Lets say 65% of voters approve of Medical Marijuana and lets say at voting time this percentage maintains.... Why would outright obstruction and corrpution of the political process be necessary?

[tacticalogic]

Why would outright obstruction and corrpution of the political process be necessary?

Because somewhere there are people who have an interest in it remaining illegal, and enough money to make the politicians interested in keeping them happy.