Senator Bennet

[mustangwomyn]

I have recently contacted Senator Bennet regarding his stance on MMJ via E-Mail on 2 ocasions. The second time I specifically indicated I was following up and requested clarification to aid in my decision of whom to vote for. Well on both occasions I received the same Identical Copy and pasted answer as listed Below.

"Many states, including our own, have adopted policies that allow for the medicinal use of marijuana. Some of these states have made it legal to grow, distribute and use marijuana for prescribed medicinal purposes. The Supreme Court has ruled that Congress has the constitutional authority to regulate the cultivation and distribution of marijuana and that federal law enforcement authorities may enforce federal drug laws, in spite of existing state laws allowing for the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.

As a result of the Supreme Courtâ??s decision, individuals who grow, distribute and consume marijuana under a state medicinal marijuana law are not immune from prosecution by the federal government. The Court's decision was based on its interpretation of the Constitution's Commerce Clause, which provides Congress with authority over activities that have an impact on interstate commerce.

Please be assured that the safety and well-being of the public is my first concern."

mustangwomyn Reviewed by mustangwomyn on 07-20-2010. Senator Bennet I have recently contacted Senator Bennet regarding his stance on MMJ via E-Mail on 2 ocasions. The second time I specifically indicated I was following up and requested clarification to aid in my decision of whom to vote for. Well on both occasions I received the same Identical Copy and pasted answer as listed Below. "Many states, including our own, have adopted policies that allow for the medicinal use of marijuana. Some of these states have made it legal to grow, distribute and use Rating: 5

[denverbear]

I have recently contacted Senator Bennet regarding his stance on MMJ via E-Mail on 2 ocasions. The second time I specifically indicated I was following up and requested clarification to aid in my decision of whom to vote for. Well on both occasions I received the same Identical Copy and pasted answer as listed Below.

"Many states, including our own, have adopted policies that allow for the medicinal use of marijuana. Some of these states have made it legal to grow, distribute and use marijuana for prescribed medicinal purposes. The Supreme Court has ruled that Congress has the constitutional authority to regulate the cultivation and distribution of marijuana and that federal law enforcement authorities may enforce federal drug laws, in spite of existing state laws allowing for the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.

As a result of the Supreme Courtâ??s decision, individuals who grow, distribute and consume marijuana under a state medicinal marijuana law are not immune from prosecution by the federal government. The Court's decision was based on its interpretation of the Constitution's Commerce Clause, which provides Congress with authority over activities that have an impact on interstate commerce.

Please be assured that the safety and well-being of the public is my first concern."

IF YOU RESPOND BACK TO HIM ASK HIM ASK HIM WHY HE DOES NOT TRY TO PUT ALCHOL UNDER THE SAME UMBRELLA AS MEDICAL MJ AS WE ALL KNOW BOOZE IS WORSE THE WEED..

Please be assured that the safety and well-being of the public is my first concern." IF HE REALLY CARED HE WOULD TAKE A STAND ON ALCHOL..

[copobo]

thanks for posting this. ballots came today.

[mustangwomyn]

thanks for posting this. ballots came today.

I think it is important to know our Legislators position, and the upcoming primary is why I contacted Him as I really wanted to understand all elected officials positions.

Its sad that all his staff can do is copy and paste answers, I specifically told them I was looking for more information then received in the first reply, yet they sent the exact same reply. That sure doesn't indicate that he is competent. I may not understand an answer received, but at least I would respect his right to his own opinion. But in this case it seems he is trying to dodge the question, that I don't respect.

[rightwinger]

I have recently contacted Senator Bennet regarding his stance on MMJ via E-Mail on 2 ocasions. The second time I specifically indicated I was following up and requested clarification to aid in my decision of whom to vote for. Well on both occasions I received the same Identical Copy and pasted answer as listed Below.

"Many states, including our own, have adopted policies that allow for the medicinal use of marijuana. Some of these states have made it legal to grow, distribute and use marijuana for prescribed medicinal purposes. The Supreme Court has ruled that Congress has the constitutional authority to regulate the cultivation and distribution of marijuana and that federal law enforcement authorities may enforce federal drug laws, in spite of existing state laws allowing for the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes.

As a result of the Supreme Courtâ??s decision, individuals who grow, distribute and consume marijuana under a state medicinal marijuana law are not immune from prosecution by the federal government. The Court's decision was based on its interpretation of the Constitution's Commerce Clause, which provides Congress with authority over activities that have an impact on interstate commerce.

Please be assured that the safety and well-being of the public is my first concern."

Bennet doesn't have a snow-balls chance in hell of winning his assigned seat--LOL. He may not even win against Romanoff in the primary.

Furthermore our U.S. Senators and congressmen have absolutely nothing to do with "state" law--they don't make the laws in this state--they only represent us at the Federal level.

It's your govenor and state legislators that you need to pay attention to.

[HighPopalorum]

Bennet doesn't have a snow-balls chance in hell of winning his assigned seat--LOL.

Saved for later bumpage. Bennett is literally rolling in money, from grass-roots donors as well as corporate and party faithful. Meanwhile, Norton and Buck are ripping each other's throats out.

Every reporting quarter, Michael Bennet has posted impressive fundraising totals that have gone unrivaled by any other candidate in the field. Frequently, his haul has doubled or tripled that of his primary opponents (Republican and Democrat) and regularly has outpaced the combined total of all other candidates in the race.

-ColoradoPols

You shouldn't count Bennett out before the GE... money talks.

[HighPopalorum]

This is silly. I can't even edit my post to correct the spelling of Bennet's name.

[copobo]

It's your govenor and state legislators that you need to pay attention to.

we need to pay attention to them all. federal change must be next. rescheduling needs to happen there. Congress *could* legalize nationwide!

HB3939, Truth in Trials needs the support of our people in WA. Also, the need to know this IS an important issue to Coloradoans, and that we vote based on their position and actions regarding mmj.

[mustangwomyn]

we need to pay attention to them all. federal change must be next. rescheduling needs to happen there. Congress *could* legalize nationwide!

HB3939, Truth in Trials needs the support of our people in WA. Also, the need to know this IS an important issue to Coloradoans, and that we vote based on their position and actions regarding mmj.

Agreed They must know that their position is important to us. Additionally they must know they can't dance around the subject & still expect our vote.

[HighPopalorum]

Taking no side on the issue is better than taking the wrong side. Besides, marijuana is not a binary issue. For example, there are bitter disagreements on this forum, but I think most or all of us favor legalization in our way.