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Governor Candidates Announce Positions on Medical Cannabis |
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An Associated Press questionnaire that was released this past weekend has forced Governor candidates to take a position in the debate on medical cannabis. Green Party candidate Rich Whitney told the AP that he supports full legalization but none of the Republican or Democratic candidates went that far. Republican candidates Andrew Andrzejewski, Jim Ryan and Dan Proft all stated that they would likely sign a medical cannabis bill if it made it to their desks. Current Illinois Governor Pat Quinn was quoted as saying “"In general, I believe that people who are seriously ill deserve access to all medical treatments that will help them.” Quinn faces Dan Hynes in the primary election and Hynes’ stance is that he opposes medical cannabis in Illinois. As voters take to the ballot box February 2nd it is important to know where each candidate stands on the issue and we hope that voters will take this information with them when selecting a Governor candidate.
An Associated Press questionnaire that was released this past weekend has forced Governor candidates to take a position in the debate on medical cannabis. Green Party candidate Rich Whitney told the AP that he supports full legalization but none of the Republican or Democratic candidates went that far. Republican candidates Andrew Andrzejewski, Jim Ryan and Dan Proft all stated that they would likely sign a medical cannabis bill if it made it to their desks. Current Illinois Governor Pat Quinn was quoted as saying “"In general, I believe that people who are seriously ill deserve access to all medical treatments that will help them.” Quinn faces Dan Hynes in the primary election and Hynes’ stance is that he opposes medical cannabis in Illinois. As voters take to the ballot box February 2nd it is important to know where each candidate stands on the issue and we hope that voters will take this information with them when selecting a Governor candidate. Illinois NORML is pleased that the Illinois Senate approved our medical cannabis bill last May, however, we are anxiously awaiting a vote from the Illinois House of Representatives. It is crucial that supporters of reforming cannabis laws in Illinois contact their State Representative and urge them to vote yes on Senate Bill 1381. We have been meeting with State Representatives in their districts with medical cannabis patients and advocates and these legislators continue to tell us that they need to hear from their constituents in order to support this legislation. Please take a few moments today to contact your State Representative and voice your support for medical cannabis in Illinois. Illinois NORML has high hopes for 2010 and we need your support. Please consider making a donation to Illinois NORML today if you can afford to do so. http://www.illinoisNORML.org/donate |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 06 February 2010 )
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