Pubdate: Sun, 25 Jul 2010
Source: Californian, The (Escondido, CA)
Copyright: 2010 Chris Dejan
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/4551
Author: Chris Dejan

CONSERVATIVES SHOULD BACK LEGAL POT

I am increasingly disgusted at the conduct of various public officials
concerning the Compassionate Use Act of 1996. Wildomar Planning
Commissioner Gary Andre is the latest to inject his personal bias into
the debate over permitting medical marijuana dispensaries in his city.

His opinion on the effectiveness of marijuana for medical purposes is
totally irrelevant.

Government's job is to carry out the will of the people, not
circumvent it. The continual foot-dragging by cities and counties over
implementation of Proposition 215 is not only appalling, it is
un-American. With the tea party movement's drive for smaller
government and its opposition to government intrusion into our lives,
their silence on this issue is deafening.

Unfortunately, medical marijuana is a political issue that many
so-called conservatives are afraid to address. True conservatives who
believe in freedom of choice and limited government should support
medical marijuana at every opportunity. Stand up for life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness.

Chris Dejan

Murrieta
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