Ron Strider
Well-Known Member
New Hampshire's new law decriminalizing marijuana possession hasn't even gone into effect yet, and the state's marijuana lobby is already complaining.
Matt Simon, head of the Marijuana Policy Project and New Hampshire's loudest voice for marijuana legalization, is upset that his group lost its seat on a marijuana study commission. He thinks the fix is in. And wants it fixed the other way.
The Senate trimmed back the House plan for a 22-member study commission to a still-unwieldy 17 members. The Senate has long pushed the House for smaller study groups. It's not like the group's findings will change anyone's mind on marijuana legalization.
Gov. Chris Sununu is opposed to it. Neighboring states are struggling, and we haven't yet seen how well decriminalization and New Hampshire's recent medical marijuana law will work.
But Simon doesn't want compromise. He wants legal weed. People are free to advocate for whatever changes in the law they want, and Simon wants marijuana to be legal.
Meetings of all such study commissions are open to the public. Simon will surely be an active participant.
The Marijuana Policy Project has used medical marijuana and decriminalization as stepping stones to legalization. It's not like Simon has been subtle about his goals. But his latest temper tantrum shows the futility of trying to compromise with him.
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Matt Simon, head of the Marijuana Policy Project and New Hampshire's loudest voice for marijuana legalization, is upset that his group lost its seat on a marijuana study commission. He thinks the fix is in. And wants it fixed the other way.
The Senate trimmed back the House plan for a 22-member study commission to a still-unwieldy 17 members. The Senate has long pushed the House for smaller study groups. It's not like the group's findings will change anyone's mind on marijuana legalization.
Gov. Chris Sununu is opposed to it. Neighboring states are struggling, and we haven't yet seen how well decriminalization and New Hampshire's recent medical marijuana law will work.
But Simon doesn't want compromise. He wants legal weed. People are free to advocate for whatever changes in the law they want, and Simon wants marijuana to be legal.
Meetings of all such study commissions are open to the public. Simon will surely be an active participant.
The Marijuana Policy Project has used medical marijuana and decriminalization as stepping stones to legalization. It's not like Simon has been subtle about his goals. But his latest temper tantrum shows the futility of trying to compromise with him.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Pot politics: Marijuana advocates whining already | New Hampshire
Contact: Contact Us - unionleader.com - Manchester, NH
Photo Credit: Reuters
Website: unionleader.com - Manchester, NH
