Seattle Times, 09 Dec 2012 – FEDERAL ROLE In response to "Feds still reviewing new marijuana law, plan no action on eve of legalization" [seattletimes.com, Nov. 5], my main reaction is: Didn’t we all see this coming? No matter how many states vote to loosen the restrictions on marijuana, it really means nothing without the approval of the federal government. And since we also know Congress moves slower than glaciers (which we won’t be able to say for much longer, as the glaciers are all melting), it’s safe to say that we won’t be hearing about any decision made anytime soon.