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HELENA - Gov. Brian Schweitzer has vetoed a Republican bill that would have repealed the state's voter-approved medical marijuana law.
Schweitzer vetoed the bill Wednesday along with several others he called "frivolous, unconstitutional or in direct contradiction to the expressed will of the people of Montana."

Voters in 2004 overwhelmingly approved the use of medical marijuana by the very sick. There are now more than 28,000 registered medical pot users.

Supporters of repeal say the boom has gone too far and that the voter initiative has too many holes to be effectively reformed.

A separate bill proposing to strengthen the law is now in conference committee. It may be this Legislature's last chance of acting on the issue with little more than a week left in the session.

Thanks for the post.
If one cares to do the research, one will discover that the Republicans (read mostly Tea Party) have taken steps to over-turn ballot measures whenever possible. This has become the latest trend, one in which scares the hell out of me. What's next, putting someone in office regardless of the fact that they lost the election. This is, in essence, what they are doing, ignoring the will of the people. Where is democracy?

Happy self-medicating...

Uncle Ron wrote:Thanks for the post.
What's next, putting someone in office regardless of the fact that they lost the election. This is, in essence, what they are doing, ignoring the will of the people. Where is democracy?

Happy self-medicating...

happened in 2000

cantona7 wrote:

Uncle Ron wrote:Thanks for the post.
What's next, putting someone in office regardless of the fact that they lost the election. This is, in essence, what they are doing, ignoring the will of the people. Where is democracy?
Happy self-medicating...

happened in 2000

In Florida, it wasn't chads that were hanging, it was our (go)nads. A sign of things to come? If only we knew...

With legislatures becoming more dictatorial (based of Fascism) in their actions (ie...end funding for programs designed to benefit mostly the poor), I theorize/predict that in the next elections (2012) there is going to be a major shift in power. Either people are going to remove their heads out of their asses long enough to do something (vote) or the ultra-right wing Tea Party (bags and all) will take over. The United States WILL become a fascist state if the latter comes to pass. I for one don't need the services of a Nostradamus to see the writing on the wall.
Anyone that has paid attention to the news in the last few months may have noticed the problem(s) in Wisconsin. The Governor and State Legislature voted to remove collective bargaining from unions (state employees such as teachers, etc...), and I think Indiana is facing similar issues.
The will of the people is not in the best interest of a fascist regime, and this is what the US Congress and State Legislatures are quickly becoming, if they haven't already (which some would argue is the case).

Like it or not, this is the reality of modern-day America. The tards (Biff and Buffy) have taken over! People were warned, now they have to deal with the consequences.

End of rant, for now...

Happy self-medicating...

I am 20 years old and have absolutely no faith in our government... it disgusts me.. the corruption.. the greed and the politicians who are employed. As much as I love my country for its beauty and the people I am very fearful for the direction its progressing with the way our politicians are acting/have acted. It's all a fucking game for power, the parties just want to be the majority and have no real concern for the real issues at stake. There's the incentive of money behind every move they make... it makes me sick. Luckily I have Swiss Citizenship so if worst comes to worst and I ever need to leave the U.S I will have a safe place to reside

Rasa wrote:I am 20 years old and have absolutely no faith in our government... it disgusts me.. the corruption.. the greed and the politicians who are employed. As much as I love my country for its beauty and the people I am very fearful for the direction its progressing with the way our politicians are acting/have acted. It's all a fucking game for power, the parties just want to be the majority and have no real concern for the real issues at stake. There's the incentive of money behind every move they make... it makes me sick. Luckily I have Swiss Citizenship so if worst comes to worst and I ever need to leave the U.S I will have a safe place to reside

Many a good people have entered the political arena only to have their hats (asses) handed to them in the next election because nobody would work with them, ie... support or co-sponsor bills, acts, etc... This is paramount to being locked-out, with no recourse but to go home. This, among several others, is a theory I have of why good people don't bother getting into politics. Today, unless one is an ultra whatever, don't bother running for political office. Besides, who wants to be part of a group that I liken to a "throw-back attempt at a high school musical drama", as currently seen on TV? Hm, life imitating art? Nah...

I agree (although with a caveat or two) that it's all a game for power. In my opinion, the root cause of our current political, social, and economic issues are due to "extreme" capitalism supported by fascist politicians and fear-mongering (terrorism?) radical ideologues (mainly of the Christian persuasion, read WASP).

Back on point, I hope the voters of Montana remember during the next election which politicians attempted to repeal the MMJ law, in opposition to the will of the people. Democracy in action, we shall see.

Happy self-medicating...