Pubdate: Mon, 14 Feb 2011
Source: Helena Independent Record (MT)
Copyright: 2011 Helena Independent Record
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Author: K. Jackson

CONSTITUENTS ARE WATCHING

I am insulted by the selfish, ignorant decision made by our 
Republican representatives when they supported the repeal of medical 
marijuana. I dare any supporter to read a legitimate drug and alcohol 
textbook and still say marijuana is worse than alcohol. The hypocrisy 
is unbelievable and yet that isn't the worst of it. To me the worst 
offense is their calloused indifference in failing to uphold the 
ideal of freedom. We cannot claim to be the land of the free when we 
imprison people who make life choices we disagree with. It is a vast 
overexertion of government to try and control what an individual does 
in the privacy of their own home. I am surprised Republicans have not 
been more supportive of medicinal marijuana. This is a new 
agricultural industry primarily made of small independent businesses. 
I believe that the law needs some revisions, it would be more 
sensible to create licensed patients, dispensaries and growers. Our 
representatives should take careful consideration ! when making 
decisions; the populace is waiting and watching to see how the 
Republicans handle themselves when given a measure of responsibility. 
Montanans voted overwhelmingly for medicinal marijuana, and blindly 
ignoring your constituents is unwise.

K. Jackson Helena
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