Pubdate: Tue, 17 Mar 2015
Source: Alaska Dispatch News (AK)
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Author: Garrett Steigleman

WILL OF THE VOTERS IS TO MAKE POT LEGAL

The politicians in charge of implementing recently enacted Ballot 
Measure 2 are not supporting the will of the voters. Their 
constituents voted for this to become law. It seems some lawmakers 
are doing everything in their power to drastically change what voters 
approved. I see them intentionally trying to get this tied up in the 
court system until they have the opportunity in two years to repeal 
this law or drastically change it.

With a budget deficit looming, why would officials want to minimize 
much needed revenue that would come with this new industry? Seems to 
me the people are well-educated on this subject and the ones in 
charge of implementing this law are not. Slow down. Take the time to 
educate yourselves before jumping to the conclusion with 
morality-based decisions.

- - Garrett Steigleman

Palmer
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