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Wisconsin Medical Marijuana Legislation
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Wisconsin will do the right thing, i have hope and faith.
.. CannaOverheard In Madison Offices Today
Overheard In Madison Offices Today
Very interesting day in Madison today. A very moving memorial in the rotunda, followed by visits to offices to spread the word.
My biggest take away would be these two statements, which we started to hear frequently as the afternoon went on:
"Hello, come in, yes, we've had a lot of people in here today about this bill"
"Even the ACLU was in here today lobbying for it"
I'll post a better recap when I get the chance.
Overheard In Madison Offices Today
Very interesting day in Madison today. A very moving memorial in the rotunda, followed by visits to offices to spread the word.
My biggest take away would be these two statements, which we started to hear frequently as the afternoon went on:
"Hello, come in, yes, we've had a lot of people in here today about this bill"
"Even the ACLU was in here today lobbying for it"
I'll post a better recap when I get the chance.
Here's What I'm Thinking
Here's What I'm Thinking
After visiting Senators and Representatives in WI., I've come to this conclusion -
Some of these politicians are under the false impression that their personal position weighs more than the position of the MAJORITY of their constituents.
To be fair, I have also met just as many open minded "fence sitters" who are doing their due diligence and representing the will of their constituents.
I want to address the first group, and I think the key to addressing this group is the word MAJORITY!
We have the MAJORITY! Everywhere. Documented.
So my approach was to play the majority card when visting with the politicians that think they know more than their constituents.
I talked about voters and taxpayers, not people. I addressed the numbers and what the majority thinks right now.
I mentioned that there are some who may consider the definition of political suicide to be: coming out in favor of "the evil mj".
However, today's reality may very well be that the new definiton of political suicide will be: "going against the wishes of the majoirty of the voters, the taxpayers, your constituents."
I liked it!
However, the results seemed to suggest that the impact I had anticpated was lacking (understatement).
Some of these people are really standing on their own personal moral high ground and can't be swayed.
But that does not change the numbers.
They are in the minority, we have the majority.
The solution seems to be simple math to me -
If this group of politcians does not understand or believe in the will of the people, the majority, . . .
then the majority needs to remove and replace these ego tripping sanctimonious politicians ASAP!
Let's git er done!
buddy
Here's What I'm Thinking
After visiting Senators and Representatives in WI., I've come to this conclusion -
Some of these politicians are under the false impression that their personal position weighs more than the position of the MAJORITY of their constituents.
To be fair, I have also met just as many open minded "fence sitters" who are doing their due diligence and representing the will of their constituents.
I want to address the first group, and I think the key to addressing this group is the word MAJORITY!
We have the MAJORITY! Everywhere. Documented.
So my approach was to play the majority card when visting with the politicians that think they know more than their constituents.
I talked about voters and taxpayers, not people. I addressed the numbers and what the majority thinks right now.
I mentioned that there are some who may consider the definition of political suicide to be: coming out in favor of "the evil mj".
However, today's reality may very well be that the new definiton of political suicide will be: "going against the wishes of the majoirty of the voters, the taxpayers, your constituents."
I liked it!
However, the results seemed to suggest that the impact I had anticpated was lacking (understatement).
Some of these people are really standing on their own personal moral high ground and can't be swayed.
But that does not change the numbers.
They are in the minority, we have the majority.
The solution seems to be simple math to me -
If this group of politcians does not understand or believe in the will of the people, the majority, . . .
then the majority needs to remove and replace these ego tripping sanctimonious politicians ASAP!
Let's git er done!
buddy
Not only do we have the majority on this issue, we have a 'veto proof' super majority. 81% support doesn't leave many more people to get over to our side as there will always be nutcakes that can't be convinced regardless of the evidence.
I'm Just Saying . . .
I'm Just Saying . . .
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/behind-the-numbers/2010/01/medical_marijuana_broadly_popu.html
I'm Just Saying . . .
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/behind-the-numbers/2010/01/medical_marijuana_broadly_popu.html
Here's What You Can Do To Help - The Time Is Now!
Here's What You Can Do To Help - The Time Is Now!
http://www.madisonnorml.org/info.html
Detailed instructions, links, letters, etc.
Time to mobilize the militia!
WE CAN DO THIS
I saw it for myself. This thing is at a tipping point. We can tip it if enough of you stand up and raise your hands. Let your voice be heard.
What can you do? It's all laid out for you in the above link.
Do it now.
Thanks in advance.
buddy
Here's What You Can Do To Help - The Time Is Now!
http://www.madisonnorml.org/info.html
Detailed instructions, links, letters, etc.
Time to mobilize the militia!
WE CAN DO THIS
I saw it for myself. This thing is at a tipping point. We can tip it if enough of you stand up and raise your hands. Let your voice be heard.
What can you do? It's all laid out for you in the above link.
Do it now.
Thanks in advance.
buddy
Do You Know Anyone Who Could Benefit From Reading This?
Do You Know Anyone Who Could Benefit From Reading This?
http://www.truthtree.com/marijuana_myths.shtml
Hmm? I know I do.
Educate. Educate. Educate.
buddy
Do You Know Anyone Who Could Benefit From Reading This?
http://www.truthtree.com/marijuana_myths.shtml
Hmm? I know I do.
Educate. Educate. Educate.
buddy
Looking For Links Help
Looking For Links Help
One of the politicians that I visited with yesterday requested more information on two subjects:
The need for having dispensaries.
The need for caregivers and patients to have the ability to grow for themselves.
Get this - she appeared to be against both options??? Go figure
Anywho - please hook me up with any good information that you are aware of.
I bet she does not think that I am coming back to see her!
Thanks in advance.
buddy
Looking For Links Help
One of the politicians that I visited with yesterday requested more information on two subjects:
The need for having dispensaries.
The need for caregivers and patients to have the ability to grow for themselves.
Get this - she appeared to be against both options??? Go figure
Anywho - please hook me up with any good information that you are aware of.
I bet she does not think that I am coming back to see her!
Thanks in advance.
buddy
Research Reveals Senator Carpenter's Position - No Growing!
Research Reveals Senator Carpenter's Position - No Growing!
First link is to Senator Carpenter's Ammendment to Bill SB-368
Second link is to the bill
http://www.legis.state.wi.us/2009/data/SB368-SA1.pdf
http://www.legis.state.wi.us/2009/data/SB-368.pdf
Condensed version:
His amendment proposes to remove all language regarding "12 live plants" and "cultivation".
No patient growing meds
No caregiver growing meds
If you can think of anything you would like to pass on to Mr. Carpenter
you can contact him here:
http://www.legis.state.wi.us/w3asp/contact/legislatorpages.aspx?house=Senate&district=3
buddy
Research Reveals Senator Carpenter's Position - No Growing!
First link is to Senator Carpenter's Ammendment to Bill SB-368
Second link is to the bill
http://www.legis.state.wi.us/2009/data/SB368-SA1.pdf
http://www.legis.state.wi.us/2009/data/SB-368.pdf
Condensed version:
His amendment proposes to remove all language regarding "12 live plants" and "cultivation".
No patient growing meds
No caregiver growing meds
If you can think of anything you would like to pass on to Mr. Carpenter
you can contact him here:http://www.legis.state.wi.us/w3asp/contact/legislatorpages.aspx?house=Senate&district=3
buddy
Great Job buddy, keep it up.
This Resonates With Me
This Resonates With Me
"If you do something, the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act will likely pass, so pass this along like you'd pass along the bong.
If every person for the cause knew two people who chip in, there is no doubt this will pass. "
Quote from Madison Norml info page.
To read more and see and action checklist: (C'mon, do it)
http://www.madisonnorml.org/info.html
Just do it. Now please.
Thanks.
buddy
This Resonates With Me
"If you do something, the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act will likely pass, so pass this along like you'd pass along the bong.
If every person for the cause knew two people who chip in, there is no doubt this will pass. "
Quote from Madison Norml info page.
To read more and see and action checklist: (C'mon, do it)
http://www.madisonnorml.org/info.html
Just do it. Now please.
Thanks.
buddy
An Excellent Interview With Vocal Opponent Rep Leah Vukmir
An Excellent Interview With Vocal Opponent Rep Leah Vukmir
This interviewer gets it done here.
How to call BS on these politicians!
http://www.immly.org/immly_video_012010.htm
It's the first video on the page.
(best sound quality is watching on the you tube site)
An Excellent Interview With Vocal Opponent Rep Leah Vukmir
This interviewer gets it done here.
How to call BS on these politicians!
http://www.immly.org/immly_video_012010.htm
It's the first video on the page.
(best sound quality is watching on the you tube site)
I heard reports and read on the blogs that some politicians just down right walked away refusing to discuss "marijuana". Wisconsin lawmakers are out of touch, I think they are all elected and WILL have to answer to the people! It seems like they do not consider patients equal to "constiuents"; where are all the doctors?
Playing the FDA , AMA, DEA card
Playing the FDA , AMA, DEA card
Leah Vukmir's office was locked but there was plenty of information slid under her door.
where are all the doctors
One senator I talked said "I am going to get my facts from the people at Marshfield Clinic. You've heard of them, right?"
Wel, she's also going to get more medical facts from me too!
Other "brush-offs" I reveived:
"Well, you know, FDA blah blah blah."
"Well, you know, AG, DEA, blah blah blah"
Well, you know, AMA, SMS, blah blah blah"
WI STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY (SMS)?
Check out these links:
confusing testimony by SMS rep DR. Miller
http://www.examiner.com/x-30194-Mad...aring-Nurses-doctor-support-compassionate-use
Video of Dr. Miller giving Leah Vukmir an answer she was not looking for:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNOkMympa38
Ooops!
buddy
Playing the FDA , AMA, DEA card
Leah Vukmir's office was locked but there was plenty of information slid under her door.
where are all the doctors
One senator I talked said "I am going to get my facts from the people at Marshfield Clinic. You've heard of them, right?"
Wel, she's also going to get more medical facts from me too!
Other "brush-offs" I reveived:
"Well, you know, FDA blah blah blah."
"Well, you know, AG, DEA, blah blah blah"
Well, you know, AMA, SMS, blah blah blah"
WI STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY (SMS)?
Check out these links:
confusing testimony by SMS rep DR. Miller
http://www.examiner.com/x-30194-Mad...aring-Nurses-doctor-support-compassionate-use
Video of Dr. Miller giving Leah Vukmir an answer she was not looking for:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNOkMympa38
Ooops!
buddy
