Comment posted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/23/2008 - 2:14pm
It's unfortunate that you point out that a Republican governor in MN would 'likely' have vetoed a bill that the majority party (read Democratic) failed to put on his desk in spite of the overwhelming support among their base voters. Time and again Republicans are blamed for their opposition, and Democrats are given a pass, as in the article above.
Feature: Medical Marijuana at the Statehouse -- Stalled in St. Paul, Progress in Providence, Coming Out in Columbus | Stop the Drug War (DRCNet)

I see that they didn't even put it up for vote so it is pretty much a dead issue. Keep up the faith and hopefully next year!

Have a good one!:jointsmile:
Psycho4Bud Reviewed by Psycho4Bud on . Minnesota: Medical marijuana bill nears House vote ST. PAUL ?? More than 10,000 seriously ill Minnesotans could control pain with marijuana legally if a bill headed to the full House becomes law. The House Ways and Means Committee voted 13-4, with 12 members absent, Wednesday to advance the measure. But Gov. Tim Pawlenty is likely to veto it if the House passes the measure. ??Gov. Pawlenty stands with law enforcement in opposition to this bill,? Pawlenty spokesman Brian McClung said. Even if the bill faces a veto, sponsor Rep. Tom Rating: 5