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 Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: KillerPicklez]
#8336721 - 04/28/08 05:11 AM (5 months, 11 days ago) |
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neither one? I think the marijuana one actually has a better chance. It seems like my representative actually somewhat supports it. The IRS will never be abolished.
None of them will be abolished for one good reason: they both make the government a ton of money. It's arguable that the IRS really doesn't make anyone any money, since the government can just print as much money as they want to begin with, but it gives the illusion of being able to make the government money, and that's all the government needs it for. How else are they going to forcibly take away real subsidies from the American people if they can't use drugs and tax laws as an excuse? (IRS auditing, property confiscation in drug investigations, etc...)
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: orange]
#8337689 - 04/28/08 01:53 PM (5 months, 10 days ago) |
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i got one of those stupid replies too. it seems that my rep used to be a sheriff
April 18, 2008
Dear xxxxx,
Thank you for contacting me to share your views on marijuana. I appreciate your comments, and I welcome this opportunity to share my thoughts.
According to a 2005 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), marijuana remains the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States . While marijuana use is generally unhealthy and has negative social repercussions, it also serves as a gateway drug to more dangerous substance abuse. For these reasons, I remain concerned by the prevalence of drug abuse in our culture and the harmful consequences that are the result of this behavior.
As a career law enforcement officer, I saw firsthand the devastating effects that illicit drug use can have on both individuals and communities. While a member of the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office, I initiated the Drug Abuse Resistance Effort (DARE) program to make children aware of the dangers posed by drug use. I made fighting drugs a top priority within the department and I will continue to do so in the United States Congress. Currently, no legislation regarding the legalization of non-medicinal marijuana has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. If such legislation is introduced, I will not support it.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your views with me. I need your input to make the best decisions possible, so please stay in touch!
Sincerely,
Brad Ellsworth
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o Henry Ford
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: trscstghst]
#8338016 - 04/28/08 03:36 PM (5 months, 10 days ago) |
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It gets so incredibly frustrating. Absolutely no sense of logic. I can't see this bill getting very far, but all we can do is keep supporting the movement to stop spreading lies 
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: x2and2makes5]
#8338182 - 04/28/08 04:26 PM (5 months, 10 days ago) |
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How do you fight drugs? Is that kind of like boxing with a baggie? 
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: orange]
#8342238 - 04/29/08 02:23 PM (5 months, 9 days ago) |
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so that idiot is supposed to represent you, but he only considers his own ideals.... yup
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: Zinglons Acolyte]
#8342415 - 04/29/08 03:22 PM (5 months, 9 days ago) |
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yeah all he did was point out the gateway theory. ime most people who develop serious hard drug problems started with alcohol and tobacco. I'm thinking of sending a letter voicing my concern about alcohol and how it should be banned for the same reasons that marijuana is. of course i dint think alcohol should be illegal but am curious what his response would be
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: trscstghst]
#8343378 - 04/29/08 07:48 PM (5 months, 9 days ago) |
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yeah all he did was point out the gateway theory. ime most people who develop serious hard drug problems started with alcohol and tobacco. I'm thinking of sending a letter voicing my concern about alcohol and how it should be banned for the same reasons that marijuana is. of course i dint think alcohol should be illegal but am curious what his response would be
not a bad idea. though im sure you'll get an equally full of shit answer
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: geokills]
#8343786 - 04/29/08 09:12 PM (5 months, 9 days ago) |
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Well I emailed my congressman and it turns out that he's just a gigantic cocksucking southern conservative. Fuck him.
Here was his automated reply:
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Dear Mr. ****:
Thank you for contacting me with your support for H.R. 5843. I appreciate hearing from you.
Introduced by Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) on April 17, 2008, H.R. 5843 would remove the Federal penalties for the personal use of marijuana. The legislation defines "personal use" as the possession of 100 grams or less. Additionally, H.R. 5843 would legalize the transfer of marijuana between individuals so long as it is not-for-profit and the transfer is of one ounce (i.e., 28.35 grams) or less. Currently this bill is pending before the House Judiciary Committee, as well as the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where it awaits further consideration. Should this bill come to the House floor, I will oppose it.
I am unequivocal in my opposition to the decriminalization of drugs, including marijuana. In fact, I believe we should enact more stringent arrest and sentencing guidelines for drug offenders. It is undeniable that marijuana is a serious drug that should be subjected to the full force of the law.
Marijuana affects alertness, concentration, perception, coordination, and reaction time. The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) reports that marijuana users experience more suicidal thoughts and are four times more likely to report symptoms of depression than non-users. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that more than 120,000 individuals enter treatment each year for marijuana addiction. Furthermore, the ONDCP states that more young people are now in treatment for marijuana dependency than for alcohol or all other illegal drugs combined. Legalizing this substance will only send the message to young Americans that it is okay to use this dangerous and addictive drug.
Given these facts, along with research showing the correlation between drugs and street crimes, I will remain opposed to the decriminalizing of marijuana or any other drug. I will work to ensure that all of our public officials help us send a unified message that our nation will never surrender in the war on drugs. Marijuana is illegal for many reasons, despite the sophisticated public relations campaign that some groups have used to create public confusion about the drug's effects. Conclusive scientific evidence shows it to be hazardous and addictive. As such, I see no reason to allow such a dangerous drug to gain greater acceptance in society, and the Federal government certainly should not be limited in its ability to enforce Federal drug laws.
Again, thank you for contacting me. If I can be of further assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to call on me.
Sincerely,
John Linder
Member of Congress
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: Gumby]
#8344015 - 04/29/08 09:53 PM (5 months, 9 days ago) |
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surprise surprise
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: Icelander]
#8344064 - 04/29/08 10:00 PM (5 months, 9 days ago) |
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Called earlier today, and just sent my e-mail
I am writing you today to ask that you vote for H.R. 5843, The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act of 2008. Sponsored by Representative Barney Frank (D-Mass.), this legislation would remove federal criminal penalties for the possession and not-for-profit transfer of small amounts of marijuana.
In 2006, 829,627 individuals were arrested for marijuana related charges. This accounts for 44% of all drug related charges. 89% of marijuana related charges were for simple possession alone, not trafficking.
Marijuana laws are also enforced in an unfair manor. While 74% of users are Caucasian and only 14% African American, 30% of those arrested were African American.
In 2006, 7.5 Billion dollars was spent on the enforcement on marijuana laws. That is 7.5 Billion dollars enforcing a law which approximately 1/3 of all Americans have admitted to breaking. That 7.5 billion dollars could be allocated to something we as Americans truly need - thing such as universal health care.
In 2000,there were 435,000 tobacco related deaths, 85,000 alcohol related deaths, and ZERO (0) Marijuana Related deaths.
Many will argue the 'gateway drug' theory. However, a recent Swiss study has shown that youths who smoke marijuana are less likely to move on to harder drugs than youths who smoke cigarettes or frequently consume alcohol.
I urge you to support The Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act. I will be immensely grateful. Thank you.
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: IslandShroomer]
#8344276 - 04/29/08 10:43 PM (5 months, 9 days ago) |
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Gumby said:
Well I emailed my congressman and it turns out that he's just a gigantic cocksucking southern conservative. Fuck him.
Fucking idiot
Hey Gumby, your response looks alot like mine.
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Dear citricacidx:
Thank you for contacting me with your support for H.R. 5843. I appreciate hearing from you.
Introduced by Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) on April 17, 2008, H.R. 5843 would remove the Federal penalties for the personal use of marijuana. The legislation defines "personal use" as the possession of 100 grams or less. Additionally, H.R. 5843 would legalize the transfer of marijuana between individuals so long as it is not-for-profit and the transfer is of one ounce (i.e., 28.35 grams) or less. Currently this bill is pending before the House Judiciary Committee, as well as the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where it awaits further consideration. Should this bill come to the House floor, I will oppose it.
I am unequivocal in my opposition to the decriminalization of drugs, including marijuana. In fact, I believe we should enact more stringent arrest and sentencing guidelines for drug offenders. It is undeniable that marijuana is a serious drug that should be subjected to the full force of the law.
Marijuana affects alertness, concentration, perception, coordination, and reaction time. The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) reports that marijuana users experience more suicidal thoughts and are four times more likely to report symptoms of depression than non-users. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that more than 120,000 individuals enter treatment each year for marijuana addiction. Furthermore, the ONDCP states that more young people are now in treatment for marijuana dependency than for alcohol or all other illegal drugs combined. Legalizing this substance will only send the message to young Americans that it is okay to use this dangerous and addictive drug.
Given these facts, along with research showing the correlation between drugs and street crimes, I will remain opposed to the decriminalizing of marijuana or any other drug. I will work to ensure that all of our public officials help us send a unified message that our nation will never surrender in the war on drugs. Marijuana is illegal for many reasons, despite the sophisticated public relations campaign that some groups have used to create public confusion about the drug's effects. Conclusive scientific evidence shows it to be hazardous and addictive. As such, I see no reason to allow such a dangerous drug to gain greater acceptance in society, and the Federal government certainly should not be limited in its ability to enforce Federal drug laws.
Again, thank you for contacting me. If I can be of further assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to call on me.
Sincerely,
John Linder
Member of Congress
PLEASE DIRECT ALL POSTAL CORRESPONDENCE TO:
1026 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON, DC 20515-1007
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PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS
To contact me directly, please visit my Congressional website at http://linder.house.gov/contactjohn/.
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: Gumby]
#8347176 - 04/30/08 07:45 PM (5 months, 8 days ago) |
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Gumby said:
Well I emailed my congressman and it turns out that he's just a gigantic cocksucking southern conservative. Fuck him.
Here was his automated reply:
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Dear Mr. ****:
Thank you for contacting me with your support for H.R. 5843. I appreciate hearing from you.
Introduced by Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) on April 17, 2008, H.R. 5843 would remove the Federal penalties for the personal use of marijuana. The legislation defines "personal use" as the possession of 100 grams or less. Additionally, H.R. 5843 would legalize the transfer of marijuana between individuals so long as it is not-for-profit and the transfer is of one ounce (i.e., 28.35 grams) or less. Currently this bill is pending before the House Judiciary Committee, as well as the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where it awaits further consideration. Should this bill come to the House floor, I will oppose it.
I am unequivocal in my opposition to the decriminalization of drugs, including marijuana. In fact, I believe we should enact more stringent arrest and sentencing guidelines for drug offenders. It is undeniable that marijuana is a serious drug that should be subjected to the full force of the law.
Marijuana affects alertness, concentration, perception, coordination, and reaction time. The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) reports that marijuana users experience more suicidal thoughts and are four times more likely to report symptoms of depression than non-users. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that more than 120,000 individuals enter treatment each year for marijuana addiction. Furthermore, the ONDCP states that more young people are now in treatment for marijuana dependency than for alcohol or all other illegal drugs combined. Legalizing this substance will only send the message to young Americans that it is okay to use this dangerous and addictive drug.
Given these facts, along with research showing the correlation between drugs and street crimes, I will remain opposed to the decriminalizing of marijuana or any other drug. I will work to ensure that all of our public officials help us send a unified message that our nation will never surrender in the war on drugs. Marijuana is illegal for many reasons, despite the sophisticated public relations campaign that some groups have used to create public confusion about the drug's effects. Conclusive scientific evidence shows it to be hazardous and addictive. As such, I see no reason to allow such a dangerous drug to gain greater acceptance in society, and the Federal government certainly should not be limited in its ability to enforce Federal drug laws.
Again, thank you for contacting me. If I can be of further assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to call on me.
Sincerely,
John Linder
Member of Congress
PLEASE DIRECT ALL POSTAL CORRESPONDENCE TO:
1026 LONGWORTH HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON, DC 20515-1007
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To contact me directly, please visit my Congressional website at http://linder.house.gov/contactjohn/.
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Fucking idiot
That guy is a fucking dueshe bag. An ignorant selfish bastard. Fuck him. Im going to go smoke a bowl. Fucker.
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: starkist]
#8347771 - 04/30/08 10:28 PM (5 months, 8 days ago) |
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Here is what mine sent me:
Dear Mr. xxxxxxx:
Thank you for writing to express your opposition to the continued criminalization of marijuana. I appreciate having the benefit of your comments.
More than 11 million Americans buy illicit drugs and use them more than once a month, spending by most conservative estimates over $50 billion - and perhaps as much as $150 billion or more - annually in a diverse and fragmented criminal market. Supporters of decriminalizing marijuana believe it is not addictive, but nearly all studies show that most abusers of Schedule 1 drugs began by using marijuana. Our children view all drug use as less harmful and more socially acceptable and, as a result, usage is up. This increasing drug use exacerbates our worst social problems -- crime, spiraling health costs, welfare dependency, domestic violence, teenage pregnancy and homelessness.
Measured in dollar value, at least four-fifths of all the illicit drugs consumed in the U.S. are of foreign origin, including 60-75 percent of marijuana. The foreign drug cartels that smuggle these drugs into the United States use murder and violent intimidation every bit as heinous as international terrorists.
The federal anti-drug initiative has two major elements: (1) reduction of demand and (2) reduction of supply. Our foreign allies in this war on drugs deserve all of the efforts we can make to reduce the demand here in the United States.
Again, thank you for expressing your views on this issue. Please feel free to contact me with further comments or questions.
Sincerely,
Jerry Lewis
Member of Congress
And here is what I sent back:
Dear Congressman Lewis,
I greatly appreciate your response. I have made some good points to why drugs are a problem in our country, but these very points are reasons to separate marijuana from other drugs. Marijuana, being illegal, is more readily available to our youth than alcohol or tobacco. With current marijuana laws, it is costing American taxpayers billions of dollars a year, when marijuana decriminalized/legalized could bring in billions of dollars. On top of these benefits, marijuana, as you may know, has many medicinal benefits that cannot be ignored.
Now, I understand that many consider marijuana a "gateway drug," but I believe we could put an end to this trend by decriminalizing/legalizing it. I believe this is possible because like a stated previously, currently marijuana is easier for our underage youth to get a hold of than alcohol and tobacco. With alcohol and tobacco one must go to a store and ID to prove they are of legal consumption age, and these store usually follow the laws in fear of losing liquor licenses, etc. and hurting their profits. Now with marijuana, an underage adolescent talks to a friend who sells marijuana and the dealer doesn't care about licenses or anything, he wants his part of the $50 billion- $150 billion that gets spread out among criminal enterprises. If marijuana was decriminalized/legalized than for the average marijuana user, crossing that legal barrier to try other drugs would become more difficult, because up to this they have been within the limits of the law.
Current marijuana laws are costing the taxpayers of this country billions of dollars when it should be bringing in tax money. According to the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics, it is costing the American taxpayer more than a billion dollars a year to jail marijuana offenders. Not only is the "War on Marijuana" costing the American taxpayer billions of dollars, but it isn't working either:
" According to the most recent figures available from the FBI, police arrested an estimated 786,545 people on marijuana charges in 2005 -- more than twice the number of Americans arrested just 12 years ago. Among those arrested, about 88 percent -- some 696,074 Americans -- were charged with possession only. The remaining 90,471 individuals were charged with "sale/manufacture," a category that includes all cultivation offenses, even those where the marijuana was being grown for personal or medical use.
These totals are the highest ever recorded by the FBI, and make up 42.6 percent of all drug arrests in the United States. Nevertheless, self-reported pot use by adults, as well as the ready availability of marijuana on the black market, remains virtually unchanged".(http://www.alternet.org/rights/47815/).
Marijuana has been know to have many medicinal as well as industrial uses. It has been known to help patients with; cancer, HIV/AIDS, cancer, glaucoma, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, paraplegia, quadriplegia, chronic pain, migraine, menstrual cramps, depression and other mood disorders, and many more. "A recent study by scientists in Italy has also shown that cannabidiol (CBD), a chemical found in marijuana, inhibits growth of cancer cells in animals(http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=6917)." Just think, marijuana could almost completely replace all current opiates and narcotics being used for medicanl purposes that are far more addictive. As well as medicinal uses, it has many industrial uses; marijuana/hemp has been used for clothing and other fabrics, mulch, oil based pain, cooking, plastics and many more.
In closing, now this particular bill may not solve all this problems, but it would be a start in the right direction. If marijuana was fully legalized and then taxed, government would have more over-sight of it, it would take it out of the hands of our youth, take a significant amount of illegal drug money out of the hands of criminals and put legitimate money into the hands of the people to spend on health care, roads and bridges, defense, etc.. Just think, this plant could actually solve, well at least help solve, many of the problems this country faces today.
Congressman Lewis, I please urge you to reconsider your position on this bill, and thank you for your time.
A Proud American,
xxxx xxxxxxx
PS- here is a link to an interview from the recent documentary "American Drug War," it would be greatly appreciated if you took a look at it.
and by the way, Ron Paul is a co-sponsor for this bill for those that didn't know that.
Ron Paul Revolution Baby!
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: Cornelius110]
#8348269 - 05/01/08 01:30 AM (5 months, 8 days ago) |
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Well, hopefully when these old fuckers die and people who know better than to listen to propaganda get into office, things will change. I have absolutely no faith in the generation currently in office. Cocksuckers is right...
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trscstghst
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: Xeluc]
#8348483 - 05/01/08 03:14 AM (5 months, 8 days ago) |
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well the sad thing is my congressman is only in his 30s so he could very well be around for 30+ more years
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: trscstghst]
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: Xeluc]
#8349016 - 05/01/08 10:16 AM (5 months, 7 days ago) |
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There is no way this or any other decriminalization bill will ever pass, using e-mails as the primary means of communication.
Do you all really believe that your congressman personally wrote those responses?
They didn't.
They have a whole team of people writing those replies.
It is gonna take written letters and some face to face debated on TV before things will ever change
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Re: Attention U.S. Voters: Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana! [H.R. 5843] [Re: niteowl]
#8349808 - 05/01/08 01:41 PM (5 months, 7 days ago) |
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Has anyone actually received any favorable messages back from their reps yet? I'm sure there are at least a handful of them that weren't former DARE officers or something.
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: MOTH]
#8351155 - 05/01/08 07:55 PM (5 months, 7 days ago) |
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holy shit i really hopes this passes
it would be the happiest day of my life
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Re: ATTENTION: ALL ELIGIBLE U.S. VOTERS - FEDERALLY DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA! [H.R. 5843] [Re: skaterordie1321]
#8351335 - 05/01/08 08:32 PM (5 months, 7 days ago) |
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Dear wrestler_az,
Thank you for contacting me about the decriminalization of marijuana.
In 1996, Arizona voters passed Proposition 200, also known as the Drug Medicalization, Prevention and Control Act, which allowed doctors to prescribe marijuana for medicinal use. Soon after, the Arizona legislature passed legislation overturning the initiative. In 1998, voters again supported referendums that would defeat the changes-Proposition 300 and 301-which were then again overturned by the state legislature. In November 2002, voters rejected a new drug policy reform bill, Proposition 203. This bill would have decriminalized small amounts of marijuana, set up a medical marijuana program and removed court control of non-violence drug offenders.
On June 6, 2005, the Supreme Court ruled that there was no medical necessity defense against prosecution for the federal crimes of cultivating or distributing marijuana, even in places where state law recognizes such a defense. The state of Arizona does not.
I believe that while legalization might reduce the high costs of prosecuting and enforcing some narcotics crimes and help alleviate pain for some patients, the larger cost to society must be considered. There are serious public health costs associated with drug misuse, as well as larger economic and societal costs. For example, marijuana is often cited as a gateway drug that leads to the use of more dangerous narcotics. For these reasons, I do not support decriminalizing marijuana.
I always appreciate hearing from constituents, like you, who are informed and interested about issues of importance to Arizona and the nation. Please do not hesitate to contact me again in the future and sign-up for e-newsletter updates at www.giffords.house.gov.
Sincerely,
Gabrielle Giffords
Member of Congress
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