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Has Government Surveillance of Marijuana Users Gone Too Far?

  The United States government has a long history of tracking and surveilling individuals who use marijuana, even though it may be legal in some states. This practice raises important questions about privacy rights and the role of law enforcement in monitoring citizens' personal habits and beliefs. In recent years, reports have emerged about government agencies using illegal and unethical methods to spy on marijuana users. For example, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been accused of using pretexts such as traffic stops to gather information about individuals' marijuana use. In some cases, the DEA has also used sting operations, where undercover agents pose as drug dealers to lure individuals into buying marijuana. Another concerning aspect of this surveillance is that the information gathered can be used to discriminate against individuals in various ways. For example, employers may use the information to deny job opportunities, or landlords may use it to evict te