Alaska's sole congressman, Don Young, on Thursday co-launched the House Cannabis Caucus with three other lawmakers, vowing to pursue changes to banking and other federal laws that stand between states and autonomy over the marijuana industry.
Young joined with Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Dana Rohrabacher, R-Calif., and Jared Polis, D-Colo., to say they formed the coalition to focus on advancing legislation to put managing marijuana squarely in the hands of states.
Alaska, Oregon, Colorado and California are among the eight states and the District of Columbia that have legalized marijuana for adult recreational use. Forty-four states have legalized varying forms of medicinal marijuana.
Young said he helped launch the caucus as a conservative Republican who believes deeply in states' rights.
"Alaska voted to legalize it — pretty large margin — and I believe in states' rights and the federal government should stay out of it, period," he said Thursday.
Gee, just when you think you know a guy.
I have to admit that I would have pegged Don Young as the LAST guy to defend Alaska's pot legalization laws.
However that seems to be because I was not paying attention to his pro-marijuana bills from the past.
Damn it finally happened. I am actually in agreement with Don Young.
I may have to go lie down.
But don't worry, I still think he's a crook.
A proclamation was issued today
ReplyDeleteby the government of the USA
up to 99 years in jail
for illegal possession and sale
oh how can they think they're right when they're wrong
I guess they've never been stoned
--- White Witch
I know a couple who work at a legal grow operation in Washington. They told me the company uses Credit Unions for banking because they don't have the same rules and regs as Banks, thus, less Federal interference.
ReplyDeleteWhy do we need any caucuses? Vote for the freedoms of the American people, not a race, religion or pot! Fuck the traditional marriage nuke the whales for Jesus BS too
ReplyDelete" I still think he's a crook. "
ReplyDeleteLet me correct that for you - We all know he's a crook.
just peruse who donated to his campaign, that will tell you all you need to know.
ReplyDeleteAlaska has the Best!
ReplyDelete"Matanuska Thunder Fuck' Cannabis is the Grand Prize of
1970zz and still is to this day. It's The 'GOOD SHIT'!
https://www.adn.com/alaska-life/2017/02/18/searching-for-alaskas-most-legendary-cannabis-strain/
That pic of 'wetback' don no longer Young looks like he has been 'hitting it'! Fore SURE once or twice..
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https://www.facebook.com/DonYoungHatesMexicans/posts/366125476886773
Don's staff in Alaska is wonderful. Him, however??? Wonder who gave him a campaign donation.
ReplyDeleteIt makes you wonder if we are living in end times, this is one of those dogs are living with cats kind of things. LOL
ReplyDeleteI'm sure this is less about marijuana and more about states' rights.
ReplyDeleteIt's the camel's nose.
Oooooohhhh
ReplyDeleteguns and tanks and riot gas
can't stop you from smokin grass
oh listen to me brothers and I'll tell you true
marijuana is good for you
---- White Witch