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  Denver Decides Second Pot Issue

Posted by CN Staff on November 06, 2007 at 18:38:47 PT
By The Rocky Mountain News  
Source: Rocky Mountain News 

Colorado -- Denver voters considered an initiative that would make adult possession of less than an ounce of pot the "lowest law enforcement priority" in the city. Initiated Question 100 was put on the ballot by SAFER, the same group behind a successful 2005 initiative that made the possession of small amounts of marijuana legal in Denver.
"The voters of Denver have made it very clear that they do not think our city's limited law enforcement resources should be used to arrest and prosecute simply for possessing small amounts of marijuana," said Mason Tvert, the executive director of SAFER or Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation. Tvert was candid that the low voter turnout could hurt I-100. "I will tell you that we are really concerned," he said. "It should be interesting to see what happens." Tvert said early returns showed that older voters and Republicans, who are a minority in Denver, were voting in high numbers. He said those kinds of voters were likely to oppose the pot proposal. He said a good voter turnout in 2005 helped that initiative. Among those voting "yes" was Daniel Barrett, a structural engineer who lives in Green Valley Ranch. "I think a lot of people are starting to realize how many people are in jail for petty crimes," he said. Barrett said he wouldn't have supported the measure if it had extended to anyone under age 21. "At a certain age, if you can die for your country you should have a certain leniency in the choices you make." Denver's City Council members have been critical of the proposal, maintaining that if it passes, there would be little impact because state law would still ban marijuana possession. That's the same criticism used against the 2005 measure. "This issue needs to be taken to the state and federal level," Councilman Chris Nevitt said, when the council discussed the issue in August. Tvert said other cities nationwide have passed similiar measures and aren't tripped by by state laws.Source: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)Published: November 6, 2007Copyright: 2007 Denver Publishing Co.Contact: letters rockymountainnews.comWebsite: http://www.rockymountainnews.com/Related Articles & Web Site:Safer Denverhttp://saferdenver.com/Education In Denver a Ballot Fight Over MJhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread23452.shtmlCity Council Puts Pot Issue on Ballothttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread23289.shtmlReport: Hick, 4 Council Members Smoked Pothttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread23288.shtml

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Comment #75 posted by afterburner on November 09, 2007 at 06:15:40 PT
'Let Freedom Ring'
"The cure for evil and disorder is more liberty, not suppression." - Alexander Berkman
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Comment #74 posted by aolbites on November 08, 2007 at 21:36:43 PT
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When any government, or any church for that matter, undertakes to say to its subjects, This you may not read, this you must not see, this you are forbidden to know, the end result is tyranny and oppression no matter how holy the motives.
Robert A. Heinlein Eisenhower said: "Without exhaustive debate, even heated debate, of ideas and programs, free government would weaken and wither. But if we allow ourselves to be persuaded that every individual or party that takes issue with our own convictions is necessarily wicked or treasonous, then, indeed, we are approaching the end of freedom's road."
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Comment #73 posted by FoM on November 07, 2007 at 13:19:47 PT
whig
I agree. You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. 
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Comment #72 posted by whig on November 07, 2007 at 13:16:04 PT
FoM
I think you can tell people where to look to find things out for themselves, but you can't make them look. :)
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Comment #71 posted by FoM on November 07, 2007 at 12:34:47 PT
Hope
I've come to the conclusion that no one can convince anyone of anything practically. I believe that people can teach people things but only if a person wants to be taught and that to me is the real issue. I think we need to know when something will offend another and tread lightly. I've done that all my life. I know you have too I'm sure.
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Comment #70 posted by Hope on November 07, 2007 at 12:18:55 PT
 :0)
Suddenly kind of felt like the cheerleader or band member that got on the football field in the midst of a play.Whatever it was, I felt like someone in the wrong place at the wrong time for me.
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Comment #69 posted by FoM on November 07, 2007 at 10:22:00 PT
Hope
I understand that very well. I do it all the time.
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Comment #68 posted by Hope on November 07, 2007 at 10:19:18 PT
What bothered me?
Finding myself commenting on something that I would rather watch, at this point, than participate in.Doesn't bother me at all to observe. I'm trying to catch bits of knowledge and understanding.
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Comment #67 posted by FoM on November 07, 2007 at 09:35:43 PT
Hope
What bothered you? 
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Comment #66 posted by whig on November 07, 2007 at 09:23:33 PT
FoM
It's a funny thing, all it would take would be for JE to say, you know, maybe we should be sending honest messages to children...
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Comment #65 posted by Hope on November 07, 2007 at 09:13:20 PT
One fun thing....
trying to figure out all the initials.:0)
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Comment #64 posted by Hope on November 07, 2007 at 09:11:13 PT
Actually,
I can hardly believe I blundered out and commented about any of it at all in any way.It feels like walking out on a horribly rickety bridge over a huge gorge for absolutely no purpose at all, other than being out on a rickety bridge.I'm getting off of this thing as fast as I possibly can!Coming through!Whew...back on solid ground! And staying here! What a relief! Hugging the ground with grateful and heartfelt joy...the blessed, good, solid ground. I can almost breathe again.
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Comment #63 posted by FoM on November 07, 2007 at 09:07:00 PT
whig
I don't think JE gave what he said the thought he should have and hopefully he will correct that. I know people like BC. I don't have that much of a problem with him except I always thought he wanted to be a Republican. 
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Comment #62 posted by whig on November 07, 2007 at 09:00:56 PT

FoM
I really like EE, and I think that's a large part of why I want to be able to support JE but what he said the other day about sending messages to children was completely wrong and I've said so.
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Comment #61 posted by whig on November 07, 2007 at 08:58:19 PT

FoM
There are a lot of people who like BC. He may not be someone you like but he has been elected two times. He made a big mistake in a lot of people's view, but they see it as being a normal human thing and not a reason he should be impeached. The election of HC would represent an opportunity to restore the administration that was in place until 2000. Some people remember the eight years before fondly. It's really a conservative idea, to go backwards in time, reset and continue as if the intervening eight years hadn't happened.
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Comment #60 posted by FoM on November 07, 2007 at 08:47:44 PT

whig
I agree. I haven't met anyone except my one friend who will vote for HC. She is sweet lady but she really likes BC and that is why she wants HC. I never liked BC. She doesn't think very broadly on issues. She doesn't like Edwards because of his wife having cancer and she feels he should quit and take care of her. I did set her straight on that one but nicely though. When a person gets a serious diagnosis like she has you want to continue to do all that you can for as long as you can and she understood that.
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Comment #59 posted by whig on November 07, 2007 at 08:39:26 PT

Candidates
There are no candidates for president yet, only candidates for their respective party nominations. Instead of advocating RP for president, I think it would be fine to advocate him for his party's nomination, because people who aren't Republicans don't care unless the Republicans nominate him. Does that make sense?As for the Democratic party, we don't have one candidate we all like for the nomination. I think we're all opposed to HC winning that nomination, however. At least I have never read any comment from anyone here ever supporting her candidacy.So really we're in some agreement here we're just working through different vehicles. Some people want to work through the Republican party and won't quit that party for some reason, fine, vote for RP. Is there any reason to argue?
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Comment #58 posted by FoM on November 07, 2007 at 08:20:29 PT

Hope
I don't want HC and I also don't want RG. 
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Comment #57 posted by Hope on November 07, 2007 at 08:17:52 PT

The Defense Industry?
That doesn't bode well...at all!If the "Defense" industry means what I think it does...it doesn't mean defense at all...it means the "War" industry.I'm all for defense as in defending the people of this country and their lives and liberty from literal attack, as in self defense, and if necessary, truly defending the defenseless and mistreated in the world, for humanity's sake and not for material riches... but when "defense" really means "offense", waging war for the sake of financial gain and dominance...I'm not for it, at all.
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Comment #56 posted by afterburner on November 07, 2007 at 08:04:05 PT

Hurrah, Denver Voters
Raise the "torch of freedom" high!
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Comment #55 posted by afterburner on November 07, 2007 at 07:59:54 PT

Hope #47
"I wonder where all her support is actually coming from, and why."In Sicko, Hillary was shown to be muzzled on Universal Health Care, her pet project as First Lady. Now, the Defense industry supports her presidential bid. Connect the dots. It seems she will sacrifice any conviction just to get elected!
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Comment #54 posted by FoM on November 07, 2007 at 07:17:59 PT

BGreen
Yes I did see it and it was so funny.
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Comment #53 posted by BGreen on November 07, 2007 at 07:13:59 PT

I'm glad, FoM
Now, did you see BO on Saturday Night Live?If not, keep an eye out for a repeat with Brian Williams as host. BO was in the very first skit and said "live, from New York," etc. Brian Williams was really funny, too.The Reverend Bud Green
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Comment #52 posted by FoM on November 07, 2007 at 07:11:20 PT

Hope
Yes she did say that.
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Comment #51 posted by FoM on November 07, 2007 at 07:10:16 PT

BGreen
I understand.
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Comment #50 posted by FoM on November 07, 2007 at 07:06:18 PT

Hope
I have a good friend who will vote for HC but I asked her if someone else gets the nomination will she vote for him? She said yes she would.
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Comment #49 posted by BGreen on November 07, 2007 at 07:03:13 PT

I won't vote for RP
Please stop saying I should vote for RP.I support one part of his platform. That's all.I believe that part of his platform should be adopted by the leading democrats.If RP gets even more popular, that should be a sign from above that the democrats could support our cause and still remain popular.Comprende?The Reverend Bud Green
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Comment #48 posted by Hope on November 07, 2007 at 07:01:32 PT

 HC
She did say she'd end the raids on Medical Marijuana people, though...didn't she?
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Comment #47 posted by Hope on November 07, 2007 at 06:59:18 PT

 HC
I wonder where all her support is actually coming from, and why. Why and how is she the front runner when I've never heard a single person say they would vote for her? It's the media, isn't it? And what are they up to?Well, I know one person that would vote for her, but she hasn't spoken to me in months, so I dare not ask her. I don't even want to ask her. I get more political "lectures" than I need, now. I don't know why she can't discuss politics without lecturing me like I'm an idiot. I guess it's just her way and she sees no reason to modify it.If HC would only consider speaking out against cannabis prohibition and all the harm it's causing, I could see her in an entirely new light. We don't know that she cares, though...and that's a big deal to me.
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Comment #46 posted by FoM on November 07, 2007 at 06:56:27 PT

BGreen
I think you need to vote for him if that is what you want to do. I have also decided how I will vote and I will stand on my decision the same way as you should stand by your decision.
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Comment #45 posted by Hope on November 07, 2007 at 06:44:11 PT

   RG
After covering the NYT for the Media Awareness Project for several years, all during RG's reign, I got a pretty good clue about him and the kind of man he his.I'm literally horrified at the thought of him even running for President. He'd make the Bush years look like a pleasant walk in Central Park.
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Comment #44 posted by BGreen on November 07, 2007 at 06:43:19 PT

FoM, I've said it over and over
I won't vote for a republican.I will vote for just about any democrat except HC.There's a lot of visible support for a republican that supports cannabis legalization.The leading democrats won't even consider decriminalization.If the leading democrats were paying any attention they'd realize that they could stop being cowards and support the cause of cannabis legalization that is supported by a heck of a lot more democrats than republicans, yet doesn't seem to be hurting the popularity of RP.I don't want to vote for RP, OK?I do want to vote for a candidate that will free this plant.The Reverend Bud Green
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Comment #43 posted by FoM on November 07, 2007 at 06:35:38 PT

BGreen
If you want Republicans in power I do think you should vote for him. That's what is important to follow our conscience. I am following mine.
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Comment #42 posted by Hope on November 07, 2007 at 06:32:39 PT

Instead of all the small minded jokes
about "Giving new meaning to "The Mile High City"" that I'm seeing, why not one, truthful, honest comment or headline like "The people have voted for freedom from overreaching authority"...or "The people choose liberty over the nanny state"? Or "People vote for freedom, liberty, and peace"? Why do journalists and the media want to be so silly, condescending, and disrespectful to the people, and their voice, about something so important as trying to shake off the shackles of unjust laws?
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Comment #41 posted by BGreen on November 07, 2007 at 06:31:10 PT

The polls don't show the massive support
RP raised 4.2 million dollars in one day!That is not what a 3% candidate does.The Reverend Bud Green
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Comment #40 posted by FoM on November 07, 2007 at 06:27:01 PT

BGreen
Both Dennis Kucinich and Ron Paul are polling at 3%. Online support won't make either of them win. Rudy was just endorsed by Pat Robertson. Now the religious right will vote for Rudy.
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Comment #39 posted by BGreen on November 07, 2007 at 06:22:00 PT

Why?
Dennis Kucinich doesn't have a chance to win. Your guy has a chance. RP has a chance to actually win his party's nomination.I'm not pushing RP the candidate, rather I'm pushing part of his platform.Here's the formula:Republican RP is VERY popular amongst republicans+Republican RP supports cannabis legalization+Republican RP has not been crucified like Jesus by the so-called "religious right" for supporting cannabis legalization=If the republicans can support a candidate that would literally free more captives than Lincoln, then the leading democrats are sorely mistaken if they think they need to continue caging adults for cannabis just to get elected.I will vote for another party if HC gets the nomination.The Reverend Bud Green
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Comment #38 posted by FoM on November 07, 2007 at 06:03:23 PT

The GCW
Thank you for the poll. I voted.
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Comment #37 posted by The GCW on November 07, 2007 at 05:50:58 PT

POLL & Hope,
Hi Hope,Yes, a good morning. Sunny, highs in the 50's but with 50 mph winds above treeline. Those winds may effect a bike ride up Loveland Pass today.  -0-POLLWould you support a long-term rehabilitation effort for methamphetamine users modeled after the Laclede County program? Yes 
 No http://www.springfieldnews-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=OPINIONS
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Comment #36 posted by Hope on November 07, 2007 at 05:32:29 PT

Good Morning, GCW...
It is a good morning, isn't it? This is a hint of the dawn, and an end to the darkness, we have so long, longed for.I am so happy about this vote for Freedom from overbearing and overreaching authorities. Americans who long to be free still exist!But you're right....the little "masters" and the big "masters" are shuffling papers as fast as they can to see that the people don't get their way, if they can possibly manage it. The people, the "little" people are supposed to be firmly "under their thumbs". "What is going on?"Corporations, prohibitionists, and big shots that might imagine themselves affected by this thing are livid and screaming at their "connections" all over the place. They "can't let this happen". It'll ruin their power setup. Or maybe they're just sitting back, smiling, planning their next cocktail, thinking..."This won't happen. A hummingbird will fly to the moon with the Empire State Building tied to it's tail, before this happens."Yes, I know it's not the end of the "War"... but it's a victory for liberty, to a well fought skirmish...and it bodes well for the future.

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Comment #35 posted by The GCW on November 07, 2007 at 05:26:56 PT

I didn't know SWATSTIKA can count.
Nov 7,Denver calls in SWAT officers to help count ballotsDENVER (AP) -- A year after a computer glitch led to Denver voters abolishing an elections commission in favor of a clerk and recorder, Internet problems and an unexpected rush of last-minute votes prompted a call for SWAT officers to help count ballots.Elections spokesman Alton Dillard said the move was necessary because volunteers needed a break after spending most of the day counting."There are some DPD officers giving us some fresh bodies as we pull through the night" Dillard said.He said they used officers because anyone who handles ballots must undergo a criminal background check.Newly elected clerk and recorder Stephanie O'Malley told the Rocky Mountain News they weren't expected the large number of last minute ballots. She said more than a third of the 90,000 ballots cast were dropped off Tuesday at vote centers.Cont.http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CO_DENVER_ELECTION_COOL-?SITE=COFRI&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULTThen SWATSTIKA should be able to see first hand that question 100 puts them down.
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Comment #34 posted by FoM on November 07, 2007 at 05:25:14 PT

BGreen
I can't tolerate any Republican after all these years of Bush. I want the laws changed on Cannabis but I want change for so many other things too not just cannabis. When we decide what is important to us in life it never is one issue. Life is too complicated for that. I am not impressed with what he stands for in other areas of importance to me. All these years we have complained about what the Republicans have done to us so why would anyone care for a Republican? Vote them out is what people said but now it seems to be keep them in power and I don't get it. You get the whole Party when you get a new President.Dennis Kucinich is as liberal on drug policy issues as Ron Paul so why not vote for him?
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Comment #33 posted by Hope on November 07, 2007 at 05:13:47 PT

One man, singlehandedly, 
can not change our present laws on abortion and welfare... but he might be able to do this thing about cannabis prohibition. He does not have the power to criminalize...but he does have the power to pardon...limitless power, I think.Of course if he did win...the prohibs would immediately start impeachment proceedings, I think, as fast as their bitter, angry, life stomping, big feet could carry them.
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Comment #32 posted by The GCW on November 07, 2007 at 05:07:51 PT

Thank You Mason Tvert.
Thank You Mason Tvert.I'm looking forward to seeing what You will do next.-0-I'm not looking forward to hearing some dickhead tell responsible cannabis users the election results doesn't matter and they will continue taking the little guys lunch money.
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Comment #31 posted by Hope on November 07, 2007 at 05:07:44 PT

I see it, BGreen. I see it!
"This front runner for the party that gave us this horrendous "war" against cannabis wants complete legalization of cannabis and full pardons for those with cannabis convictions!"
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Comment #30 posted by whig on November 06, 2007 at 23:36:29 PT

Regulation
I think it is time we ask the candidates whether they would support regulating cannabis to ensure that only adults 21 and over can purchase it.
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Comment #29 posted by afterburner on November 06, 2007 at 23:22:26 PT

fight_4_freedom, Good Luck Tomorrow 
You are in my prayers for a successful day of petition gathering tomorrow. I wish I could join you, but work does not permit. I will be with you in spirit. "Denver's City Council members have been critical of the proposal, maintaining that if it passes, there would be little impact because state law would still ban marijuana possession." They should be looking to Ann Arbor's example. Years ago in response to John Sinclair's 10 for 2 (10 years sentence for 2 joints), the voters in Ann Arbor passed one of the first cannabis decriminalization laws. The original fine was only $5, later upgraded to $25. City council stood behind the law even though Michigan state still had and has more severe penalties. Only those caught on the University of Michigan campus were subjected to state sanctions.
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Comment #28 posted by whig on November 06, 2007 at 23:17:37 PT

BGreen
I agree with you it is not political suicide to support ending cannabis prohibition. I refuse to say legalize because I don't believe that it is illegal to use what God created for us. I believe we need to put pressure on the Democratic candidates and their convention will be in Denver which just passed another decrim measure. I'm glad that RP is putting pressure on the Republicans and I hope he wins their nomination but he is encouraging people to register Republican and that isn't a good thing in my opinion.
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Comment #27 posted by Dankhank on November 06, 2007 at 23:15:43 PT

BGreen
I agree that RP doing so well is good for us ...He should cause a much wider discussion of the topic and we can take a hint from his outspokenness.the recent vote in Denver is a help, too.Let's take the discussion wider ...Peace to all who would free us ...
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Comment #26 posted by BGreen on November 06, 2007 at 23:00:27 PT

Damn it, whig
I DON'T support the man. I support the one thing that would allow me to have SOME time living as a free man in my own country.I'd like a GOOD candidate, one that I agree 100% with everything they believe.That doesn't exist.The next best thing would be somebody to set us free. Then I could be free to fight for everything I believe in.There's only one candidate that supports that. I don't want to vote for a republican because I have NEVER voted for these ignorant son of a bitches who have destroyed this country.However, until any of the leading democrats come out with anything besides more prison for cannabis users, I'm not going to support them, either.I want the message of my previous post (which I don't think you even read) to get out. It's NOT political suicide to support cannabis legalization.Why is that so hard for people to understand?The Reverend Bud Green
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Comment #25 posted by whig on November 06, 2007 at 22:51:28 PT

BGreen
As long as you're a white male Christian, RP stands for you and your liberty. Otherwise, not so much.
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Comment #24 posted by BGreen on November 06, 2007 at 21:53:09 PT

Passed even with low voter turnout
There is PUBLIC SUPPORT for cannabis legalization!This is why I was pissed that we can't have a discussion about the current candidates because we're missing a HUGE HIDDEN MESSAGE!Please read without judgment:There is a candidate that raised over 4 million dollars in ONE DAY ... on the internet! He doesn't resemble the party he claims affiliation with, but he's won nearly every straw poll across this country, showing a tremendous support in his political party. I really think this candidate has a chance to become the nominee of his party, running against the nominee from the party not currently holding power.I've never said I would even vote for this person, but RP won the straw vote in the Springfield, MO straw pole vote, getting more votes than all other candidates combined! That's in a town that you'd have to close your eyes not to still see w04 stickers on cars.This front runner for the party that gave us this horrendous "war" against cannabis wants complete legalization of cannabis and full pardons for those with cannabis convictions!Do you see the glaring message we need to scream to the world?If the members of the party OF prohibition who GAVE us prohibition can support a candidate that would SET ALL OF US FREE HERE AT CNEWS, why is it too much to ask that ANY of the front runners of the other party could and should stand up for our freedom as well?Right now it looks that NONE of the other party's likely candidates will change the laws pertaining to cannabis prohibition besides possibly stop attacking the sick who happen to be lucky enough to live in one of 12 states. The rest of us will still be royally screwed.We need to use the example of RP to convince BO that it IS OK to support legalization and regulation of cannabis. If it doesn't hurt RP in the republican base, it should be even better received by the open minded democrats.Thanks for listening.The Reverend Bud Green
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Comment #23 posted by FoM on November 06, 2007 at 21:06:44 PT

fight_4_freedom 
Thank you. I was trying to figure out which cat would become the boss now. The other cats looked lost today but soon one will take over and keep them in line. She had a perfect life for a cat. Never confined. Always fed and free to hunt. 
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Comment #22 posted by FoM on November 06, 2007 at 21:02:48 PT

Taylor121
It is good news. Maybe people will not be so worried and won't suppress themselves as much during the Democratic National Convention next year. A big welcome billboard to those going to the Convention from Safer would be nice.
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Comment #21 posted by fight_4_freedom on November 06, 2007 at 20:59:54 PT:

Sorry to hear about your cat FOM
I'm sure she enjoyed her 14 years on the farm though. It's always sad to see a long time, four legged companion go. Don't get me wrong though whig, I do love the city. It's nice to be within minutes from lots of friends. I'm glad I've got to experience living both in the country and in city. They both have positives and negatives.
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Comment #20 posted by FoM on November 06, 2007 at 20:58:55 PT

whig
I never liked being around people in general. I only wanted to be around horses and dogs and animals. I think people like me are the ones who dedicate their life to the study and care of the creatures that God gave us. I remember all the animals I have had more then the people I've met. 
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Comment #19 posted by taylor121 on November 06, 2007 at 20:47:02 PT

Good news 
This is really good news considering a low voter turn-out. This sends a good message. 
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Comment #18 posted by whig on November 06, 2007 at 20:46:12 PT

FoM
I like being around people and having the ability to learn from them. I don't know what I would do out in the country if I didn't have internet, and if all I was doing in the country is using the internet it's faster in the city. :)
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Comment #17 posted by FoM on November 06, 2007 at 20:44:13 PT

fight_4_freedom 
It's sounds like it was wonderful. Some people just need to be out in the country and some people really like living in a city. We have outside cats and our oldest one died today. She was about 14 years old and she came to the porch by the front step and died right there. Nature is something that I just love. The sad times and the good times. Nothing in a city makes me feel alive. Only the country can do that for me.
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Comment #16 posted by fight_4_freedom on November 06, 2007 at 20:36:49 PT:

correction
The scenery out where I used to live not leave. 
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Comment #15 posted by fight_4_freedom on November 06, 2007 at 20:33:00 PT:

Yes fall is a beautiful time of the year
You see more leaves than grass anywhere you look around here. But as long as the wind is blowing like this, why bother to rake them up right?I miss the country at this time of year though. The scenery out where I used to leave was just breathtaking. We had a little creek right behind the house, with big cow pastures behind that, then woods beyond the fields. And a tiny medicine patch hidden in a clearing in the woods (my favorite spot) :) It's just so peaceful out there. I figure one day I'll move back into a rural area, as it certainly beats the city I'm in. Where one side of my house is literally 4-5 feet away from my neighbors house. Too close for comfort.
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Comment #14 posted by John Tyler on November 06, 2007 at 20:29:44 PT

message to the children
When the question comes up with regard to the legalization of cannabis, as it has more and more frequently, prohibitionists and some politicians, (most recently, presidential candidate John Edwards) try to brush it off with the off hand remark of, “What kind of message would it send to the children”.  I find this remark extremely annoying, patronizing and insulting. I don’t know what kind of message they are thinking about, but I think it sends the message to the children that a great wrong that was committed (in 1937 for greedy and racists reasons, that has cost the country billions of dollars and ruined the lives of millions of people,) can now be corrected and should be corrected. That’s a positive message. 
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Comment #13 posted by FoM on November 06, 2007 at 20:14:25 PT

fight_4_freedom 
I'm glad you didn't get blown away! Hold on to your hat! The winds were really strong here today too. The leaves were coming off the trees and it was pretty to watch. It always is pretty every Fall. We even had snow flurries. 
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Comment #12 posted by fight_4_freedom on November 06, 2007 at 20:06:47 PT:

Oh and by the way FOM
Fortunately, I didn't get blown away today. Although some of those gusts did nearly sweep this "big" 130 pound frame off the ground lol.
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Comment #11 posted by FoM on November 06, 2007 at 20:03:10 PT

fight_4_freedom 
I think it will be tomorrow or late tonight when we hear about Hailey. Good luck tomorrow. 
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Comment #10 posted by Hope on November 06, 2007 at 19:55:59 PT

Comment 6
Yaaaay!!!That's just wonderful!What great news to end the evening with!Thank you, Brother Green! And Thank you, Mason Tvert, Safer, and crew, and everyone who voted "Yes"!
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Comment #9 posted by fight_4_freedom on November 06, 2007 at 19:55:33 PT:

Lowest Law Enforcement Priority
Congrats once again Denver! Now let's see if they actually treat it that way.I was looking for the Hailey results but I'm guessing they are not in yet. Or I'm just looking in the wrong place.Voter turnout wasn't very high today here in my small town in Michigan. Which didn't help my petitioning at all. Very few signatures on this blustery election day. I'll try to make up for it tomorrow.
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Comment #8 posted by Hope on November 06, 2007 at 19:53:07 PT

Hemp
Ran on to this thread over at Democratic Underground and saw it somewhere else as well.I really like it and the 200 year old hemp gowns or shifts are just amazing.http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x2148805The comment thread is very good.
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Comment #7 posted by ekim on November 06, 2007 at 19:29:27 PT

Please Sen Cris Dodd meet with Mason
with your comments at the last Dem Debate i want to thank you for supporting the regulation of cannabis.Sen Dodd when you are in Denver seek out the cannabis supporters in CO and see that the National Renewable Energy Lab is in Golden CO and has reported that Ethanol made from the cellulose of plants -- fast growing grasses-- Switchgrass can yeild 1,150 gal of ethanol from one acre.
Compair that with the ethanol made from the corn seed only.If you Sen Dodd could mention that fact and ask the question --How much can cannabis produce from its 77% cellulose center-- and what is the content of cellulose in Switchgrass.A suggestion Sen Dodd for doing a video -- get a copy of The Children of Men and ask them if they goalong with the idea of regulating cannabis --if yes please do a re-load of children of men --by showing that Sen Dodd sees the better tomarrow and allows it to sail 
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Comment #6 posted by RevRayGreen on November 06, 2007 at 19:23:21 PT

USA Today
"By Patrick O'Driscoll, USA TODAY
DENVER — Voters here approved making Denver the first major city to legalize small amounts of marijuana, but the mayor warned that state law still makes possession of the drug illegal.
"OK of pot issue gives new meaning to Mile High City," said Wednesday's headline in the Rocky Mountain News. The measure, which passed Tuesday with 54% of the vote, says adults 21 and older may possess up to an ounce of marijuana without penalty in the city. A few other cities, including Seattle and Oakland, have laws that make marijuana possession a low priority for police. A dozen states, including Colorado, have decriminalized possession of small amounts but still issue fines. "
It's Official
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Comment #5 posted by RevRayGreen on November 06, 2007 at 19:07:55 PT

With totals
at 65,000 average on announced winners, that's 4K with 6,500 between with only 61,853 reporting on Q-100.
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Comment #4 posted by FoM on November 06, 2007 at 19:02:06 PT

RevRayGreen
Yup! LOL!
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Comment #3 posted by RevRayGreen on November 06, 2007 at 19:00:05 PT

Let there be
a checkmark..........comparing the vote totals on all the other issues, are they waiting so we can inhale ?
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Comment #2 posted by FoM on November 06, 2007 at 18:46:24 PT

The City Where The DNC 2008 Will Be Held
This makes me very happy.http://www.demconvention.com/
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Comment #1 posted by FoM on November 06, 2007 at 18:40:35 PT

I Think We Won!
QUEST. 100: MARIJUANA POSSESSION Votes Pct. Yes -- -- 34,186 -- 55.3% No -- 27,667 -- 44.7%  
 Total: 61,853  http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/elections/article/0,2808,DRMN_24736_5739689,00.html
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