Over the past few months since Measure A passed, I have read quite a few letters in this newspaper from those who refer to Measure A as "intimidation" and "bullying" from both the Butte County Board of Supervisors and Sheriff's Office; preventing sick people from getting their medicine.

First, if someone wants to grow their own medicine, Measure A allows them to do so. Second, Measure A was passed by about three-fifths of the voters in Butte County. It wasn't forced onto anyone; opponents had their opportunity to vote. Third, I went to a few of the public hearings concerning growing restrictions and the only "bullying" and "threatening" words I heard came from growers and their proponents telling the supervisors they would defeat or take legal action against any rules the BOS put forth.

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I have read quite a few letters in this newspaper from those who refer to Measure A as "intimidation" and "bullying" from both the Butte County Board of Supervisors and Sheriff's Office, preventing sick people from getting their medicine.

First, if someone wants to grow their own medicine, Measure A allows them to do so. Second, Measure A was passed by about three-fifths of the voters in Butte County. It wasn't forced onto anyone; opponents had their opportunity to vote. Third, I went to a few of the public hearings concerning growing restrictions and the only "bullying" and "threatening" words I heard came from growers and their proponents telling the supervisors they would defeat or take legal action against any rules the supes put forth.

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