Well, the states (not just Alaska; my own--California--as well) have long agreed to disagree with the feds over drug laws, and other laws.... But Palin has previously explained marijuana use by noting that it was legal at the time. See the following: http://dwb.adn.com/news/politics/elections/governor06/story/8049298p-794... Joe Mathews Irvine senior fellow, New America Foundation www.newamerica.net/blog/blockbuster-democracy/