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Ryan's Veto Nixes Chance To Research Hemp 
Posted by FoM on February 27, 2001 at 09:18:08 PT
By Burke Speaker, Daily Egyptian
Source: Daily Egyptian
Gov. George Ryan vetoed legislation on Friday that would have given Southern Illinois University-Carbondale and the University of Illinois the green light to research industrial hemp as an alternative crop in Illinois. Ryan said concerns about the effect of a burgeoning hemp crop on law enforcement and traces of the mind-altering drug THC in hemp outweighs the projected demand for products derived from hemp, marijuana's genetic relative. 
"I will not ignore the unified concern of drug treatment and prevention groups that the ultimate commercial cultivation and availability of a product that contains a mind-altering substance would leave open the prospect of substance abuse," Ryan said in a statement. The governor added that the study should have included ways to develop a hemp plant free of THC. Hemp contains about 1 percent THC levels, as opposed to 20 percent found in marijuana. Both universities would have studied the use of hemp to make cloth, paper, oils, food products and building materials at a projected cost of about $1 million. But some SIU officials were concerned with how much money the government would provide, and the amount incurred by the University. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, said this was one reason he voted against the bill when it emerged in the Illinois House. "Many of the concerns I had were ones voiced by the governor and there was also the concern SIU had about the cost," Bost said. "We didn't know the cost of implementation, what the government would require for security and guards." A major part of the cost would have included federal regulations requiring security in the form of surveillance and fencing around the hemp crops. Hemp is illegal to grow in Illinois. Bost added that SIUC has other important areas to concentrate on, such as wine and soybean research, and that in terms of finding alternative uses for hemp the "reality is that you can find other products cheaper and stronger." The Illinois House passed the bill 67-47 on Jan. 9, reintroduced after originally failing in November. The Industrial Hemp Act overwhelmingly passed the Senate 49-9 last spring. Complete Title: Ryan's Veto Nixes Southern Illinois University-Carbondale's Chance To Research Hemp Source: Daily EgyptianAuthor: Burke Speaker, Daily Egyptian, Southern Illinois U.Published: February 26, 2001Fax: (618) 453-1992 Address: SIU M/S 6887 1247 Communications Building Carbondale, IL 62901Copyright: 2001 Daily EgyptianLetters To Editor:  editor siu.edu Website: http://www.dailyegyptian.com/Contact: http://www.dailyegyptian.com/about_de/contactus.htmlRelated Article:Ryan Rejects Hemp Study http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread8789.shtmlCannabisNews Hemp Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/hemp.shtml
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Comment #10 posted by james on March 18, 2001 at 10:19:52 PT:
US Gov.
We need to fight them as if the were NAZIS (which they are). Death to the DEA. Death to US Gov. Death to the ONDCP! 
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Comment #9 posted by mayan on February 28, 2001 at 16:55:35 PT:
What an intellectual midget!
 Can't say I didn't expect this from arguably the most corrupted Governor in Illinois history. Perhaps if the universities had offered "bribes" for "licenses" to grow the hemp, Ryan would have given the bill more consideration. Those from Illinois know what I'm talking about. He is eligible for another term but is so disliked he is a lame-duck already. What an idiot. Never mind the will of the people, this is government of corporations,by corporations & for corporations. 
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Comment #8 posted by greenfox on February 28, 2001 at 06:30:56 PT
This is complete bullshit (what else is new?)
The governor added that the study should have included ways to develop a hemp plant free of THC. Hemp contains about 1 percent THC levels, as opposed to 20 percent found in marijuana. Bullshit.Industrial hemp contains TRACE amounts of THC, (LESS than a HUNDRETH of a percent, .00?) and even the BEST marijuana in the WORLD will SELDOM reach even 15%. BULLSHIT, BULLSHIT, BULLSHIT!!!!!!!sly in green, foxy in kind...-gf
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Comment #7 posted by ras james rsifwh on February 27, 2001 at 18:09:55 PT
TIDAL WAVE
You can pluck a cup of water out of a tidal wave, but you can not stop the tidal wave. you can make a stupid decision about the Almighty's gift to mankind (cannabis sativa), but you cannot stop the Almighty's Will. "Time Will Tell."
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Comment #6 posted by dddd on February 27, 2001 at 15:42:55 PT
unbelievable
It's just so weird to see another elected IDIOT verify my theory.On one hand,,we may feel sorry for him,if he is actually this ignorant,,oron the other hand,it's more likely that he is a crooked,evil,paid off,lying,typicalpolitical criminal,who did a really bad job of masking his actions...The award winningline is;>""I will not ignore the unified concern of drug treatment and prevention groups that the ultimate commercial cultivation and availability of a product that contains a mind-altering substance would leave open the prospect of substance abuse," Ryan said in a statement."This is a true classic for the Shithead Hall of Fame.dddd 
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Comment #5 posted by zenarch on February 27, 2001 at 14:30:44 PT
Is it worth it?
It is interesting he should mention soy beans. Much less than 100 years ago nobody grew them, but ag research showed their value as a cash crop. Now farmers think nothing about it - of course ADM and Monsanto profit mightily from soy! Similarly, in the early 20th cetury, nobody grew Brocolli. Rumor had it that Brocolli was a communist vegitable - since it came from Italy (remember Garibaldi and his red shirted hoard?) Well, ag research concluded that it was worth a try, the myths were debunked and people found they liked communist Brocolli! - of course ADM and Monsanto probably profit mightily from Brocolli also! Maybe if ADM and Monsanto profit mightily from hemp . . . .
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Comment #4 posted by drfist on February 27, 2001 at 13:11:04 PT
They need the money for WINE and soybean research
get the wine and soybean bit,, see wine is O.K no abuse problem there. We have been growing and doing research on wine and soybeans for 100's of years, got it down pretty good.Look at the drunks on maddog 20-20 staggering around Chicago! 
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Comment #3 posted by meagain on February 27, 2001 at 12:20:00 PT
free it
Ignorance is no excuse for stupidity FREE THE HEMP
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Comment #2 posted by Kevin Hebert on February 27, 2001 at 10:10:05 PT:
Just let them grow it already.
It's ridiculous to be against industrial hemp. If you are against industrial hemp because of your take on the drug war, then you have already proven yourself to be ignorant of reality."The governor added that the study should have included ways to develop a hemp plant free of THC. Hemp contains about 1 percent THC levels, as opposed to 20 percent found in marijuana."20%? Maybe in some high-grade kindbud, but most of the commercial cannabis is at around 5%. Again, the media plays fast and loose with the facts.
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Comment #1 posted by aocp on February 27, 2001 at 09:42:03 PT:
Say what?
Ryan said concerns about the effect of a burgeoning hemp crop on law enforcement and traces of the mind-altering drug THC in hemp outweighs the projected demand for products derived from hemp, marijuana's genetic relative.Hey, if the cops can't tell the difference between a beautiful MJ plant and commercial hemp in the same field (like that'd happen anyway, but i'm playing devil's advocate), maybe they're too stoopid to be on the police force in the first place."I will not ignore the unified concern of drug treatment and prevention groups that the ultimate commercial cultivation and availability of a product that contains a mind-altering substance would leave open the prospect ofsubstance abuse," Ryan said in a statement."Furthermore, i don't know anything about the subject ... just as a disclaimer. Apparently, i've completely ignored the fact that you cannot get intoxicated from smoking hemp products. Didja all catch that "not" following the "can"? Good."As an aside, anybody that tries to get high from smoking hemp gets exactly what they deserve. I'm sick and tired of trying to save morons from themselves. George Carlin called it, "passive eugenics". Sounds good to me.The governor added that the study should have included ways to develop a hemp plant free of THC. Hemp contains about 1 percent THC levels, as opposed to 20 percent found in marijuana.So the buzz is all that concerns this jackass? Fine. That means he should be favor of banning all alcoholic beverages until such time as an alcoholic beverage can be produced that is free of alcohol completely. No more of this low-percentage stuff. What's that? It's a low priority? Freaking hypocrite.
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