'They're legalizing, Mortimer!'
Posted on 05/29/2014 11:57:41 PM PDT by Olog-hai
The GOP-controlled House voted early Friday in favor of blocking the federal government from interfering with states that permit the use of medical marijuana.
The somewhat surprising 219-189 vote came as the House debated a bill funding the Justice Department’s budget.
The amendment by conservative GOP Rep. Dana Rohrabacher of California—the first state to legalize medical marijuana—came as almost half the states have legalized marijuana for medical uses, such as improving the appetites of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. …
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I agree. States rights.
That’s not Rohrabacher’s basis though.
Today’s troubles make pot look like a relatively small issue.
Really? The border is not secure, the IRS is targeting Conservatives, Govt agencies are arming up swat teams and veterans are being denied healthcare but what moves Republicans to act fast is protecting States with druggies who want to get high....interesting priorities.
You got all that from the excerpt?
Nanny State PING!
ATF Form 4473-1
e. Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance?
...to this statement...
e. Are you a user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or any other controlled substance?
Don't trust government. They want a disarmed America. They continually demonstrate this through words and deeds.
'They're legalizing, Mortimer!'
This is retarded, people running this country are all mentally ill
Our county just approved a medical marijuana farm last night - the new “growth industry.” (15 to 20 jobs) which will ultimately spawn a new name for Freeport - “Freepot.” /s
Excerpt:
“There’s not a whole lot of new American industries that are spawning like this that are going to grow like this,” President Jeff Basler said in the meeting. “You gotta get one.”
Read more: http://www.journalstandard.com/article/20140529/News/140529236#ixzz33CTwfApg
Opponents should keep their noses out of the business of states other than their own.
Thanks for the ping!
Not THAT'S funny.
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