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Press Release: Sarah Palin Offered $25,000 by Marijuana Policy Reform Advocates
MEDIA ADVISORY â For event on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at 11 a.m. PDTÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
APRIL 5, 2010
Sarah Palin Offered $25,000 by Marijuana Policy Reform Advocates
Palin Addresses Alcohol Industry Gathering; MPP-Backed Campaign Offers Her $25,000 to Make Similar Speech to its Supporters
CONTACT: In Nevada: Dave Schwartz, campaign manager, Nevadans for Sensible Marijuana Laws (702-727-1081 or [email protected]). In Washington: Steve Fox, director of state campaigns, Marijuana Policy Project (202-905-2042 or [email protected]).
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA â Tomorrow, at Caesarâs Palace, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin will deliver the keynote address at the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Americaâs national convention. Immediately following that speech, Dave Schwartz, the campaign manager for Nevadans for Sensible Marijuana Laws (NSML), will offer Palin $25,000 to deliver a similar address to supporters of a regulated marijuana market in this country.
        In exchange for the $25,000, Palin will be asked to speak at one of NSMLâs upcoming events, acknowledge the fact that marijuana is just as legitimate a recreational substance as the substance she is talking about at the WSWA convention (in fact, it is objectively much safer), and endorse taxing and regulating marijuana in Nevada and throughout the U.S.
        âThereâs no reason why former governor Palin should reject our offer,â Schwartz said. âThe health effects of the substance she is talking about at the WSWA convention cause 33,000 deaths in the U.S. annually. The comparable number for marijuana is zero. Alcohol is also associated with violent crime and other destructive acts, while marijuana is not. If Gov. Palin is comfortable endorsing that product, we are certain she will endorse ours. We look forward to negotiating with her team to find a time that works in her schedule.
        âLet me make one thing clear. In making this offer, we are not intending to attack the alcohol industry or alcohol users,â Schwartz continued. âRather, weâre highlighting the fact that marijuana is objectively less harmful than alcohol. It makes no sense to keep marijuana in the criminal market while a former vice-presidential candidate celebrates the alcohol industry. We want legitimate businesspeople in Nevada to benefit from the sales of marijuana, and we want adults to be free to choose whichever substance they prefer âmarijuana or alcohol â when they relax after work.â         Â
        With more than 124,000 members and supporters nationwide, the Marijuana Policy Project is the largest marijuana policy reform organization in the United States. MPP believes that the best way to minimize the harm associated with marijuana is to regulate marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol. For more information, please visit www.mpp.org.
        Nevadans for Sensible Marijuana Laws is a ballot advocacy group formed in Nevada to support a 2012 ballot initiative to tax and regulate marijuana like alcohol in the state. It receives significant funding and support from the Marijuana Policy Project.
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Lindenhurst Medical Cannabis Educational Meeting
New Hampshire Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Senate Committee Hearing
Press Advisory: New Hampshire Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Gets Senate Committee Hearing on Tuesday
MEDIA ADVISORYÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
APRIL 5, 2010
New Hampshire Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Gets Senate Committee Hearing on Tuesday
Bill Has Already Been Passed By House, Would Reduce Penalty for Possession of Quarter-Ounce of Marijuana to a Fine of Up to $200
CONTACT: Matt Simon, NH Coalition for Common Sense Marijuana Policyâ¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦â¦(603) 391-7450
CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE â Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 6, New Hampshireâs Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on HB 1653, a bill that would remove criminal penalties for possession of up to one-quarter ounce of marijuana, and replace them with a fine of up to $200.
Under current law, possession of any amount of marijuana is a misdemeanor offense, carrying a potential penalty of up to one year in jail, a $2,000 fine, and a criminal conviction that could damage someoneâs ability to find employment, secure government benefits, or qualify for student financial aid.
Sponsored by Rep. Steve Lindsey (D-Keene) HB 1653 would also require parents of offenders younger than 18 to be informed of the offense, and underage offenders would have to complete a drug awareness program within one year of the violation, or face a $1,000 fine.
           Last month, the bill passed the House of Representatives by a bipartisan 214 to 137 vote.
WHAT: Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on marijuana decriminalization bill
WHO: Witnesses will testify in favor of the bill
WHERE: State House Room 103
WHEN: Tuesday, April 6, at 2:30 p.m.
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Embarrassing Typo on Anti-Legalization Site
Our childrenâs future are in your handsâ¦
I wonder if they've printed up any t-shirts yet. Honestly, I'm never sure how far to go in the direction of mocking our opponents for petty stuff like this, but I just couldnât let this one slide. Even as I write this post, my grammar check is telling me to fix it.
It'll be fun to see how long it takes them to correct this, and while we're waiting, they have a moderated comment section that might be worth attempting to participate in.
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