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House OKs Medical Pot Prosecutions

Posted by CN Staff on June 28, 2006 at 16:56:04 PT
By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Writer
Source: Associated Press

Washington, DC -- The House on Wednesday voted to continue to allow federal prosecution of those who smoke marijuana for medical purposes in states with laws that permit it.A year ago, the Supreme Court ruled that the federal government can prosecute medical marijuana users, even when state laws allow doctor-prescribed use of the drug.
By a 259-163 vote, the House again turned down an amendment that would have blocked the Justice Department from prosecuting people in the 11 states with such medical marijuana laws.Advocates say medical marijuana use is the only way that many chronically ill people, such as AIDS and cancer patients, can relieve their symptoms.The vote came as the House debated a $59.8 billion bill covering the departments of Commerce, Justice and State."If the voters have seen to it and a doctor agrees, it's a travesty for the government to intercede ... to get in the way of someone using something to alleviate their suffering," said Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Calif. "This is something that should be left to the states as American tradition dictates.""Marijuana is not harmless as some claim," said Rep. Tom Latham, R-Iowa. "Marijuana continues to be the most widely abused drug in the United States."Opponents of the amendment said Marinol, a government-approved prescription drug that contains the active ingredient in marijuana, offers comparable relief for pain and nausea.Eight states — Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington — have legalized medical marijuana by voter referendums. The legislatures of three others — Hawaii, Rhode Island and Vermont — have legalized the practice.Source: Associated Press (Wire)Author: Andrew Taylor, Associated Press WriterPublished: Wednesday, June 28, 2006Copyright: 2006 Associated Press Related Articles:Support States' Rights -- OK Medical Pothttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread21940.shtmlLobbying Group Presses for Medical Marijuana http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread21928.shtml

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Comment #64 posted by FoM on July 12, 2006 at 16:38:28 PT
greenmed
I appreciate your comment. I am at a point where I am content in knowing that we have the strength to hang on during these very difficult times. We have come a long way in a relatively short time when compared to how long they have been fighting us. Maybe in time if we get new leaders in power we might get this job done once and for all. That's my current hope.
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Comment #63 posted by greenmed on July 12, 2006 at 15:47:31 PT
mayan #46, Had Enough #50, FoM
You're welcome. Please excuse the long delay in acknowledging your posts. Sometimes I get swept along a little fast, even for the niceties of life, but I try to remember to give respect and courtesy back when I can. I enjoy your postings, and those of the other regulars, many of which make me think outside my "medical use mainly" box. Thank you.FoM, what can I say, that has not been said by others? You've made a community here that is unique among cannabis activists/enthusiasts. It is indeed a place where compassion and reason reign. Thank you for all you're doing.Regards to all,greenmed
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Comment #62 posted by Wayne on June 29, 2006 at 21:49:49 PT

Coment #61: "Souder"
OSam, I hear ya. I used to live in Indiana. Souder is an idiot. He even looks like an idiot. Go to his website, you'll see. He looks like the kind of person who had one too many wedgies in 4th grade. And ever since he's taken office, drugs has just about been his only issue. All he does is spout propaganda - propaganda that's already been said by someone else, at that. He's about as useless as a piss-flavored lollipop.N.E. Indiana (Fort Wayne) is his district, if you know anybody there. I've got family there, I can do my part and convince them not to vote for him.It's a very small step, if he would be outed, it will be one less prohib-idiot that we will have to hear from. To the curb with him and and all the other prohib-idiots!
**Portrait of An Idiot**
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Comment #61 posted by OverwhelmSam on June 29, 2006 at 15:06:46 PT

We Need To Bust 20 Prohibition Reps
If I lived in Souder's district in Indiana, I would personally pass out flyers urging voters to de-elect Souder in 2006. These guys come up for election every two years, surely we can get grass root movements to simplu kick these hard core prohibitionists out of Congress. Time to take control of our runaway government.
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Comment #60 posted by afterburner on June 29, 2006 at 10:15:12 PT

Fed Up with this Strawman Argument
"Marijuana is not harmless as some claim," said Rep. Tom Latham, R-Iowa. I have not *ever* heard or read a cannabis law reformer refer to cannabis as "harmless." Safer, yes, but not "harmless." This "harmless" argument seem to spout only from the mouths of prohibitionists!
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Comment #59 posted by Hope on June 29, 2006 at 09:01:27 PT

"like an angry chihuahua"
I've tried reason, too. That, also, was ignored. Fury and a few tooth holes in his britches legs were all that was left.
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Comment #58 posted by Hope on June 29, 2006 at 08:57:40 PT

Comment 49 "Dinosaurs"
My so called "Representative" really is an entrenched dinosaur. He's 83 years old and very, very wealthy and an ex-judge. He's all about money and the rich getting richer and keeping down the rabble...that's all...as far as I can see. I've latched on to him in the past like an angry chihuahua...but he just totally ignores me.I've been fascinated by elections and government ever since we got a TV when I was about seven. I watched the Conventions and the elections. I remember seeing Mamie and Ike as they left the Whitehouse for retirement. A teacher really got me interested in the Nixon-Kennedy elections. A neighbor had me stumping on the street for her son. We were his version of Goldwater Girls. But early on in studying all this and classes in government and history...I decided that I was always going to vote for the individual and ignore party affiliations.I've not deviated from that plan until yesterday. Here we are...virtually drowning in unjust laws...and it looks to me like Republicans just knock us back in when we struggle to get out. Seems like more Democrats are throwing out lifelines.Call me a reluctant Democrat...whatever...but yesterday was the very last straw for the Republicans as far as I'm concerned. I didn't vote for Bush or Gore. I can't even recall the Libertarian candidates name...but I voted for him.Mean people suck! Republicans look "mean" and stupid, immoral, and tyranical to me. I'd just as soon stick my arm in a deep bucket of chicken poop as vote for one now.
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Comment #57 posted by dongenero on June 29, 2006 at 08:53:42 PT

ah, there it is
Thanks mayan!
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Comment #56 posted by dongenero on June 29, 2006 at 08:52:32 PT

Representatives vote record on HR 2087
I've been trying to find the indivdual Representative's vote status on the medical marijuana bill but haven't found it yet.I already know how my dink Representative voted....I don't even need to see the record for that. I don't even write my Rep. on the subject anymore, I just vote against her.
She should just retire.Our district is so ridiculously out of touch, superficial Republican that it is tough to get her out.....but this is the year.
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Comment #55 posted by mai_bong_city on June 29, 2006 at 08:52:27 PT

rollcall
thanks for the links to the vote tally - i am shocked in a good way - my rep changed his vote - a republican, and he voted aye. i'm stunned and pleased at least that much. i had no reply from my letter to him, and so was wondering but could not get the tally up last night.
i'm thankful at least one mind and vote was swayed towards the positive and right thing.
small progress, but progress.
there is hope.
i just wanna' make it across the desert and get to that beautiful promised oasis-land.
i hope everyone has a safe and celebratory independence day, despite the fact we're all pretty much federal felons again.
let the uprising begin.
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Comment #54 posted by whig on June 29, 2006 at 08:25:48 PT

Good News!
Hamdan is decided.http://tinyurl.com/egvxcAdministration loses.Scalia, Thomas and Alito are asshats as usual.
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Comment #53 posted by FoM on June 29, 2006 at 08:02:27 PT

Al Gore on The Daily Show
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7-uR_Ibe3whttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pf5o2HKRfs
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Comment #52 posted by FoM on June 29, 2006 at 07:53:07 PT

dongenero
I am always afraid to say much about who I would want as President but after yesterday's vote I am more outspoken. I also believe that Al Gore is who should be our next President. I like this ticket. Gore for PresidentObama for Vice President
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Comment #51 posted by dongenero on June 29, 2006 at 07:43:46 PT

Al Gore on The daily Show OT
Yes, he was really good. He was genuine, at ease, soft spoken yet and knowledgeable. He was funny at times, his wit is quick and he's very smart.I voted for him in 2000 and he was elected, but unfortunately that was overturned. I sure wish he was our President. When I've seen him interviewed recently, I feel more than ever that he would have been a fine President.To those that voted for Bush because he seemed like a guy you'd have a beer with....what were you thinking?!
Now , the drunk at the end of the bar is our President!
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Comment #50 posted by Had Enough on June 29, 2006 at 06:50:00 PT

greenmed #33
Thanks
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Comment #49 posted by OverwhelmSam on June 29, 2006 at 05:53:06 PT

Suggested Letter to Reps Voting Nay
Dear Chet Edwards,I am truly disappointed and ashamed of your vote to continue the federal government's harassment and arrest of medical marijuana consumers. In the legal world, based on polls your vote would be considered misrepresentation. Too bad we can't sue you. I will tell my friends and family to vote against you and encourage their friends and acquaintenances to vote against you in the 2006 election. You perpetuate hateful policies and the only cure is to send you home and elect a Representative who will care about their constituients, as well as the citizens of other states.The "People" are smarter about politicians these days, and you sir are a Dinosaur who needs to become extinct. You would do the people of the United States a favor if you would simply retire from politics.
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Comment #48 posted by Had Enough on June 29, 2006 at 04:16:54 PT

#46
Thanks mayan. I will see to it, that many more people see the way their politcians voted. Printed and ready for circulation.
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Comment #47 posted by mayan on June 29, 2006 at 04:03:39 PT

Prop. 36 Overturned
Drug policy reform activists suffer state, federal defeats:
http://www.insidebayarea.com/timesstar/localnews/ci_3993348
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Comment #46 posted by mayan on June 29, 2006 at 03:41:00 PT

Tough Guys
The headline should read, "Feds Free to Harass Sick and Dying". Thanks for the roll-call, greenmed. The names are on the wall for all to see...http://clerk.house.gov/cgi-bin/vote.asp?year=2006&rollnumber=333THE WAY OUT IS THE WAY IN...Jim Fetzer Makes Front Cover of Minneapolis/St. Paul "City Pages":
http://www.911blogger.com/2006/06/jim-fetzer-makes-front-cover-of-city_28.htmlActivists Protest Guantanamo and 9/11 Report:
http://www.sevendaysvt.com/columns/local-matters-news/2006/activists-protest-guantanamo-and-911-report.htmlA request for Salon.com to publish a response to "The 9/11 deniers":
http://www.scholarsfor911truth.org/ArticleDouglas_28Jun2006.htmlWikipedia: What it Doesn't Say:
http://www.scholarsfor911truth.org/ArticlesWikipedia.htmlThe Destruction of the World Trade Center: Why the Official Account Cannot Be True - by David Ray Griffin:
http://911review.com/articles/griffin/nyc1.htmlThe Miami indictments: Manufacturing “terror” as a means of intimidation:
http://wsws.org/articles/2006/jun2006/miam-j28.shtml
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Comment #45 posted by Had Enough on June 29, 2006 at 03:39:08 PT

afterburner #36
We need more actions like yours. Tell your politicians why you will not vote for them. This is important. They are starting to get the message. If enough of this is done, they will soon discover that it will be political suicide to not support the issue.Tell them what you really think.
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Comment #44 posted by Hope on June 29, 2006 at 00:44:01 PT

Whig comment 37
I've never considered myself a Republican, a Democrat, or Libertarian. In recent years I voted Libertarian whenever possible because of my disatisfaction with the main two.18 Republicans voted Yea. The Democrats didn't do perfectly...but they did a lot better than the Republicans. Today was enough to make me vote a straight Democratic ticket...but I'm not planning on joining the party or being registered as a Democrat. I get rigors just thinking about it! If they represent us, I'll contribute...but I'm not becoming a "member" of the party. Just got a new view on how I'll be voting, after watching that travesty in our Congress today.Thanks for the music (comment 42) and I'm tickled about your new city's actions, too. Gotta love freedom loving people.
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Comment #43 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 22:23:34 PT

Related Article: All Headline News
House Allows Federal Prosecution Of Medical Marijuana Users***By Yvonne Lee - All Headline News Staff ReporterJune 29, 2006 Washington, DC (AHN) - The House rejects an amendment that sought to prevent federal prosecution of patients who smoke marijuana for medical reasons, even in states that allow it. The Supreme Court ruled a year ago that the Justice Department can prosecute medical marijuana users in the 11 states that permit doctor-prescribed use of the drug. The House voted 259-163 to reject an amendment that would have prevented the federal government from prosecuting people in those states. Advocates say medical marijuana use is the only way that many chronically ill people can find relief for their pain. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Calif., tells the Associated Press, "If the voters have seen to it and a doctor agrees, it's a travesty for the government to intercede ... to get in the way of someone using something to alleviate their suffering." The lawmaker adds, "This is something that should be left to the states as American tradition dictates." Rep. Tom Latham, R-Iowa, disagrees with the notion that marijuana is safe. He tells the AP, "Marijuana is not harmless as some claim... Marijuana continues to be the most widely abused drug in the United States." Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Washington have legalized medical marijuana by voter referendums. The legislatures of Hawaii, Rhode Island and Vermont have legalized use of the drug with doctor approval.

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Comment #42 posted by whig on June 28, 2006 at 22:22:22 PT

Music for Hope and All
http://tinyurl.com/nhvgz
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Comment #41 posted by whig on June 28, 2006 at 22:11:03 PT

OT: War begins
http://tinyurl.com/gkrbv
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Comment #40 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 21:59:19 PT

whig
I missed The Daily Show tonight. I heard Al Gore recently on a show and he seemed smart and sincere. I probably will buy his movie when it comes out on DVD.
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Comment #39 posted by whig on June 28, 2006 at 21:58:57 PT

Berkeley votes to impeach Bush
Yay! Couldn't be prouder of my new city.Wish I lived there already.http://tinyurl.com/o2zk9
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Comment #38 posted by whig on June 28, 2006 at 21:53:01 PT

wow
Do you realize that 53 Democrats voted Nay?If those 53 Democrats had voted Yay it would have passed.Just goes to show: There are Republicans in both parties.
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Comment #37 posted by whig on June 28, 2006 at 21:46:10 PT

Hope #11
Congratulations Hope.I still stay out of direct political engagement, because I believe I have more that I can do from outside the system and less I have to compromise. Maybe that is selfish, but some of us have to take up positions that aren't watered for public consumption. I know that others of us must engage, and cannot afford to withdraw from the field, or have enough supporters that count on them to act as a hero on their behalf.Someone running for public office, no matter how good and honest, cannot speak about certain things without severely jeopardizing political viability. Among the Democrats which you are now a part of, and which I now consider myself allied with, many want to be able to speak about our issues, but cannot do so yet except indirectly and with lots of cover. Even activists who are closely involved or even related to a political campaign lose their ability to speak freely. Breaking down this barrier is something they cannot do from within.Like you, I converted. I was a Republican once. I did not support Al Gore in 2000. I watched him on the Daily Show tonight. I now truly think he's a good and decent man. Times change, and character shows. There are good people in the Democratic Party. Maybe they've been ineffective for awhile, but with some leaders they seem to be doing better or hopefully will emerge soon.And I'm very sorry I ever believed in Republicans.
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Comment #36 posted by afterburner on June 28, 2006 at 21:40:20 PT

I Have Already Put my Governor on Notice Re MM
No reply.I was willing to give my Representative one last chance.But s/he voted against the Hinchey-Rohrbacher amendment once again. That's two more black marks on my voters' list.Vote the prohibitionists out. Vote compassion in.
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Comment #35 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 21:18:51 PT

greenmed
All done. I sure like the new one better. I was about ready to get out the tar and feathers for people in my state.
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Comment #34 posted by greenmed on June 28, 2006 at 21:04:15 PT

FoM, please delete Comment 32
... the numbers did not seem right in the first link. It turns out Hinchey had more than one amendment, and I linked to the wrong one.
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Comment #33 posted by greenmed on June 28, 2006 at 20:59:43 PT

vote tally is posted
http://clerk.house.gov/cgi-bin/vote.asp?year=2006&rollnumber=333
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Comment #31 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 20:42:59 PT

Hope
I don't have any friends involved with any party. I guess I'm lucky.
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Comment #30 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 20:40:44 PT

Hope
I'm not a registered Democrat but I will vote for them this fall. I always thought John Stossel was good but tonight I saw him on Joe Scarborough and he was whining calling people like Al Gore Socialists. That sounds bad but maybe it isn't bad but he made it sound bad. Global Warming was the topic. He sure doesn't seem to care about much but his own opinion. I wonder if he lives near the ocean or rivers? Maybe he would be more concerned if he did. He said his wife and children believe in Global Warming.
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Comment #29 posted by Hope on June 28, 2006 at 20:33:49 PT

Another thing...
I'm getting ready to do me some voting. Might give up on Libertarians, and even friends and acquaintances who might be running, and mark me a straight Democratic ballot. Maybe.
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Comment #28 posted by Hope on June 28, 2006 at 20:29:07 PT

MBC. I'm so sorry. It's so sad and unjust.
"i know it isn't surprising, but i just don't know how many times people can be 'illegitimized' before they don't feel human anymore.....worth the same as anyone else.... i don't know what to say about this."
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Comment #27 posted by Wayne on June 28, 2006 at 20:19:34 PT

a lesson learned
One thing to take from this tragedy...DON'T VOTE FOR THE INCUMBENT this November!!!
(That is, unless, you're represented by one of the lucky 163)Things need to change, people. Marijuana prosecution is a big irritant for all of us, and yet it's only one of MANY problems we have. The House needs cleaned, and we're the only ones that can clean it.Wake up people!! Get out and vote! If we don't, it will surely get more ridiculous than this..
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Comment #26 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 20:06:18 PT

MBC
Just remember it is always darkest just before dawn.
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Comment #25 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 20:04:55 PT

MikeC
My sister is a retired police person and when they changed the laws they stopped going after people and she said that when those police who looked for pot found it growing they just destroyed it. That was all. It was called search and destroy if I remember correctly.
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Comment #24 posted by mai_bong_city on June 28, 2006 at 20:01:57 PT

some independence day this is going to be.
i thought maybe the vote was today, and i wanted to check one more time before shutting things down for the night.....now i will not have such good dreams. i know it isn't surprising, but i just don't know how many times people can be 'illegitimized' before they don't feel human anymore.....worth the same as anyone else....
i don't know what to say about this. maybe it's best i just say goodnight and good luck, Cnews fam.a sad mbc.
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Comment #23 posted by MikeC on June 28, 2006 at 19:46:05 PT

FoM
I agree. That is a fair amount.
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Comment #22 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 19:38:27 PT

MikeC
I think 99 grams is a fair amount to not be arrested. I'd rather have to pay a small fine like a ticket with no criminal charges. I always thought that would work for all the states like it has for years where I live.
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Comment #21 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 19:35:04 PT

MikeC
Thank you. Even a tiny bit is better then nothing.
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Comment #20 posted by MikeC on June 28, 2006 at 19:23:18 PT

FoM...
Ya know...I didn't know either so I had to find a conversion chart on the internet.I am sad to report that 1000 milligrams = 1 gramA small amount yes but I will have to find the bright side in this, and that is no one possessing 1 gram of cannabis can be arrested or cited. A small victory but still a step in the right direction.
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Comment #19 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 19:20:18 PT

For Entertainment Purposes Only
When I went to Amazon they are featuring a video of Pink Floyd. It's good.http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/5174/ref=gw_br_mu/002-5358240-7886404
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Comment #18 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 19:18:08 PT

MikeC
How many ounces would that be? I'm not great at math.
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Comment #17 posted by MikeC on June 28, 2006 at 19:06:29 PT

FoM...
Here's all it said about quantities..."She said the amount of cannabis allowed for personal use — 500mg — would be doubled."Looks like people can safely possess 1000 milligrams....FOR PERSONAL USE without fear of prosecution!!! I love it!
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Comment #16 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 19:02:24 PT

MikeC
It's fine to post the article. That is very good news. How much will they be allowed to have?
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Comment #15 posted by MikeC on June 28, 2006 at 19:00:24 PT

Hope...
Yes it is good news. I can use some today.
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Comment #14 posted by Hope on June 28, 2006 at 18:54:32 PT

Oh my gosh! Good news!
Thank you, Mike.
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Comment #13 posted by MikeC on June 28, 2006 at 18:50:10 PT

Italy relaxes cannabis laws...
A step in the right direction...http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,13509-2245854,00.htmlSorry in advance if I've posted this inappropriately.
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Comment #12 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 17:54:04 PT

Hope
I have always believed that we must get back to the garden. I think of all the Rainbows coming together from many states to share a time of prayer and happiness. There will be people that will cause trouble but it has never stopped them and the gathering has been going on since 1972. That really is remarkable when you think about it. 20,000 people gathering in peace. What a concept.
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Comment #11 posted by Hope on June 28, 2006 at 17:46:32 PT

Yeah...
I was just reborn today....as a Democrat.Thanks Republicans...outside Ron Paul. I just couldn't make up my mind before.Nothing like a kick in the seat of the pants to help you decide. Today was that kick and today I decided.
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Comment #10 posted by Hope on June 28, 2006 at 17:36:37 PT

Speaking of "Screaming"...
This is interesting by the head of my new party affiliation... Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean. 'We're About to Enter the '60s Again' http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewPolitics.asp?Page=/Politics/archive/200606/POL20060628a.html
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Comment #9 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 17:29:22 PT

Hope
I have come to a few conclusions about Democrats. They are pushed around a lot. If a child has mean parents and they are always getting thumped the child doesn't make many waves. I have never seen a Democrat not be yelled at by a Republican when they have them together on the news. The Republicans scream and talk down to Democrats. I think Democrats try not to act the same way as Republicans because it is distasteful to most of them. In turn they have their words and intentions twisted. No one seems to stop them from being so mean either.
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Comment #8 posted by Hope on June 28, 2006 at 17:24:10 PT

Hmmmm
Dinner with Barney Frank or dinner with Mica? Not difficult to choose for sure. I could not eat with Mica or any of the other lying, prohibitionist, gasbags. I would not. Could not...would not, sit down to a meal with John Mica. Would not. Could not. What comes out of the mouths and hearts of people like Mica...makes them very "unclean", in my opinion.
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Comment #7 posted by Hope on June 28, 2006 at 17:17:54 PT

Barney Frank...
He is a lovable fellow. You just want to hug him. Great name, too.
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Comment #6 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 17:16:18 PT

They Owe They Owe So
It's off to C-Span they go.
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Comment #5 posted by Hope on June 28, 2006 at 17:16:10 PT

Frank
I like him and I like what he said. "We're not doctors...we just play doctors on C-Span."For a sound bite...it's a great one. I hope it gets plenty of coverage.
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Comment #4 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 17:13:55 PT

Hope
Yes they were great. I really love Barney Frank. I don't think he has ever said anything that I thought was off base. They did play doctor on C-Span.
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Comment #3 posted by Hope on June 28, 2006 at 17:13:40 PT

The Nay voters may be "Representing"
someone or something...but it sure isn't the 70% of the people that want this persecution to end. That's for sure!What kind of drug are they on that they can't hear us?Oh yeah...I forgot, again. Money.
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Comment #2 posted by Hope on June 28, 2006 at 17:08:51 PT

Me either, FoM!
Just call me the reluctant new democrat. Got to be though, looks like.I can't shake the feeling that the nay voters are being paid off somehow. Campaign donations? Pay backs? I don't know, but they are getting something to vote against reason, sanity, and compassion.Those guys that spoke up for the ammendment though...weren't they something? Old Tom, Benjamin, and George would have recognized those guys. I recognize them. They are honest, compassionate, and reasonable. They want government to butt out. They're true American Patriots.
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Comment #1 posted by FoM on June 28, 2006 at 16:57:35 PT

One Good Thing
I don't have anymore doubts.
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