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Lothar121
Marijuanaactivist

Registered: 04/15/03
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Loc: Texas
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Texans support HB 715, decriminalization of pot!

#1459419 - 04/15/03 04:03 AM (21 years, 7 days ago)

I realize this is my first post and its a little odd starting off with a political topic such as this, but I feel this is what I need to post up first. The activism in Texas is at an all time high when it comes to marijuana. The best news yet is a bill that would decriminalize small amounts of pot has been introduced into the Texas House.

I am urging all Texans to support this quickly growing petition that supports House Bill 715, decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana. The petition has already gained over 100 signatures. Now is the time to sign it and spread the word!

Recipients :

Rick Perry, Governor, TX
Steve Ogden, Sen., TX 5
David Dewhurst, Lt. Governor, TX

The petition reads:

Texans around this state are urging you to support HB 715! HB 715 would not set up a regulated market for marijuana, it would simply slap a fine rather than incarcerate the user if it is less than an ounce.

With so many other problems plaguing society, the cost of punishing marijuana users outweighs any gain that might be achieved by their incarceration. Let?s turn our attention away from marijuana and work to solve our most pressing problems.

Decreasing the penalties for marijuana will not result in increased use. For example, in states that have already removed criminal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, there has been virtually no effect on either marijuana use or on related attitudes about marijuana use among young people.

Further, these states are saving a tremendous amount on enforcement costs. That saved revenue could be returned to taxpayers or appropriated for more important public concerns.

Please come out and support HB 715!

Petition located @:
http://www.e-thepeople.org/petition/5745/view

Thank you for your time!

Specific Texas action sites (email your law-making elected officials):
http://www.mpp.org/TX/action.html
http://capwiz.com/norml2/officials/state/?lvl=L&state=tx

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