we need patients + caregivers advocacy

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You also need to realize, and might be missing, the fact that this guy is a politician, and he's in the business of saving his job. I think the politics of legal marijuana for medicinal use is still a pretty touchy subject, and these politicians have to act accordingly.

Romers goal is to become mayor of Denver and eventually Governor of the state. His way to accomplish this is to get his name in the paper every time there is a big issue. Read how Denver Post columnist Susan Greene exposes him as the attention whore he is....
Greene: Overexposed Sen. Romer likes the limelight - The Denver Post

I don't think this legislation would have even passed if it weren't for all the scare tactics used by the media in the last year. Those undercover segments of people getting cards for ear aches, etc, all gave evidence that this industry needed reform.

You're confusing SB109 with HB1284.

It's unfortunate for you that the dispensaries got together to unify their message, like releaf said. Until you get your homegrow buddies together into some kind of organized group, don't expect anyone to listen to you. Again, the politicians are interested in votes and staying in office, and this legislation helps to minimize the fear mongering going on by anti MMJ people.

Exactly what was the fear mongering that was being done for 1284? Nobody, including law enforcement was for the bill. During the 10 hour public hearing there were only 2 people that spoke in support of the bill, one was a dispensary and the other was someone that owns a MMJ testing center. The anti mmj people were against it.

Are you suggesting that places like releaf, wellspring and the other large MMC's were in favor of vertical integration and growing on site or in industrial areas?

Are you suggesting they werent in favor of it? You obviously werent paying much attention to the media blitz Josh Stanley went on when the bill was being debated. Who wouldnt be in favor of a law that makes you the only legal entity to produce and sell a product?