Drug Laws Won't Be On The Fall Ballot, But Tobacco Money Will

Detroit Free Press ^ | September 11, 2002 | Dawson Bell

[riley1992]

A carefully planned and well-financed campaign to overhaul Michigan's drug laws crashed Tuesday, as the state Supreme Court declined to place the issue before voters in November.

Without comment, the court upheld decisions issued last week by the Court of Appeals and a state elections panel to keep the drug question off the ballot.

[Free the USA]

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[Dan from Michigan]

Even though I'm opposed to the WOD, I'm opposed to that bill. Financial costs, and no discretion.

As for the tobacco bill, since the American Lung Association backs it, I'm against it....

[riley1992]

I would lay down good money that a thorough audit of the tobacco funds would lead a trail almost everywhere except where they were supposed to end up.

[Dan from Michigan]

Yep, and we'll be a zillion dollars in debt if this thing passes.

And if I had my way, they would be sent to the taxpayers as a tax cut.

[perez24]

Perhaps the people who drafted the section were high?

[riley1992]

"Dude, pass the joint and number that new Section '24'. That was my locker number in high school."

[L.N. Smithee]

Reeeeally...So...$oro$ loses one.

: )

[SheLion]

Prop. 4 -- A constitutional amendment to redirect spending of 90 percent of the state's tobacco settlement revenue (estimated at $326 million in 2003). The money is currently spent on college scholarships for students who earn high scores on Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) tests and a variety of other state programs. The amendment would require that most of the money go to hospitals, nursing homes and groups that advocate against smoking.

And GROUPS THAT ADVOCATE CONTROL AND BAN SMOKING!

[Gabz]

I'm glad I read through this thread before I just repeated what you so properly pointed out!!!!!

[Gabz]

You're post doesn't exist.

Was the implied flame war that bad?????

[SheLion]

I'm glad I read through this thread before I just repeated what you so properly pointed out!!!!!

Yea. You and I both know what the word "advocate" means! Nothing less then Control and BAN!

[Gabz]

You and I both know what the word "advocate" means! Nothing less then Control and BAN!

Let's get this into perspective, here, my friend.

"Advocate" means a paid professional looking out for the best interest of the public.

"Lobbyist" means anyone, including the unpaid citizen who opposes the "Advocate."

[Great Dane]

The anti smokers group is getting plenty of money as it is, they just can't seem to get enough.