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Ron Paul & B. Frank team to Legalize marijuana

Submitted by Lacandy on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 18:34
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Barney Frank and Ron Paul Team Up to Decriminalize Marijuana:
Posted: 07/15/09Filed Under:House, Democrats, Republicans

A new bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives that would "eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use, and for other purposes." H.R. 5843 is sponsored by Massachusetts Democrat Barney Frank and co-sponsored by Texas Republican Ron Paul, among others. The bill carries a very reassuring title, too: Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults.

Over the past few years, numerous states have passed so-called "medical marijuana" laws, allowing doctors to prescribe pot to patients to treat a variety of symptoms. A total of 13 states have also passed measures decriminalizing marijuana. This new bill would expand that tolerance of the drug to include open recreational use.

Interviewed recently by Esquire about the new measure, Frank was asked why Congress is...

http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/07/15/barney-frank-and-ron...

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-5843

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I understand Ron Paul's position based on freedom

Submitted by Henry on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 02:35.

but I bet Barney Frank just wants to tranquilize the US public so they are less likely to revolt.

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The Revolt

Submitted by MMJ Ministry on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 03:42.

don't believe the governments anti-cannabis prohibitionist propaganda.

American Patriot Movement - The Revolt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efWUEmktkB0

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Maybe this works

Submitted by Lacandy on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 02:27.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-5843

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Digg #2

Submitted by Habit4ming on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 20:00.

...bump...

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DIGG IT

Submitted by MMJ Ministry on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 19:39.

Barney Frank and Ron Paul Team Up to Decriminalize Marijuana
http://digg.com/politics/Barney_Frank_and_Ron_Paul_Team_Up_t...

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Ron Paul and Barney Frank Team Up to Decriminalize Marijuana
voteronpaul.com
http://digg.com/world_news/Ron_Paul_and_Barney_Frank_Team_Up...
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Ron Paul Supporter Since 1997
`Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life'- Aristophanes -

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“We have allowed our nation to be over taxed and over regulated and overrun by bureaucrats, the founders would be ashamed of us for what we're putting up with.” Ron Paul

Ya know...

Submitted by dlind on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 19:16.

I enjoy Mr. Frank's style, and sometimes his political positions are all right... Now if we could only get him to sign on to the Federal Reserve Transparency Act.

Can someone DIGG this?

Submitted by Lacandy on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 19:15.

I would but everytime I try, it freezes up my system. :)

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i'll try to digg it

Submitted by MMJ Ministry on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 19:44.

your link is not working for me. i found something interesting while searching though, looks like we made some new friends....

I never thought I'd ever agree with Ron Paul....but I digress.
Barney Frank and Ron Paul Team Up to Decriminalize Marijuana
http://www.blackvoices.com/boards/entertainment/entertainmnt...
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Ron Paul Supporter Since 1997
`Wise people, even though all laws were abolished, would still lead the same life'- Aristophanes -

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“We have allowed our nation to be over taxed and over regulated and overrun by bureaucrats, the founders would be ashamed of us for what we're putting up with.” Ron Paul

Thank you!

Submitted by Lacandy on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 20:06.

I know, I'm trying to figure out why my link isn't working. I've been posting here for 2 yrs. and this is the 1st time this has happened. :)

Obama = O.ne B.ig A.ss M.istake A.merica

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Wicked--hopefully this is true legalization

Submitted by atrickpay on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 18:53.

And not something along the lines of what the mj-legalization-fascists are advocating.

Great bill, it's about states' rights

Submitted by Jim Brown on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 18:52.

Thomas Jefferson once said, "The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground."

Well, I guess he called that one.

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Although this happens quite

Submitted by ch4d on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 18:51.

Although this happens quite often and fails, this is another good step.

Hopefully this time it will gain more support. I think I just need to bust in some hazed up mary jane forums and teach them how to get co-sponsors the effective way

www.cuttingthroughthematrix.com

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