Support Marijuana, Vote Your Issue!

Me thinks it is time for a peaceful revolution at the ballot box. From all the comments to the posts at NORML as well as the ones on “The Hill’s Congress Blog” it seems that if we make enough noise this November 4th we might have an impact. We as supporters for ending the insane war on cannabis need to make our voices heard during this election, first by contacting those running with our concerns and then voting our interest. With Sen McCain most likely to carry this State, the current crop—E. Dole running for re-election in the Senate and Heath Shuler in the 11th district with Carl Mumpower(R) challenging—none of them is fit to carry water for a bong, even though North Carolina has “de-criminalized” marijuana. None of the candidates in district 11 or Sen Dole (R) are apt to effect change, as each of them support the war on cannabis, regardless of State law. How any US Congressman or Senator can oppose Barney Frank’s bill, which would NOT legalize pot but only remove federal penalties for possession of up to 100 grams and medical use, when their own home state’s law has effectively decriminalized marijuana for adult use, is beyond comprehension!
As far as Nancy Pelosi is concerned, we need a different Speaker who has the cajones to run the House according to the wishes of the people and NOT pander to special interests. It isn’t just the marijuana issue that bothers me when it comes to her way of running the House, but her refusal to open impeachment hearings against the mis-deeds of the current occupier of the People’s House and her handling debate on the energy situation.
With Grandpa Munster just announcing Alaskan Gov. Sarah Palin as his Veep candidate, he’ll probably pull a bunch of Hillary supporters—PUMA’s—and we may just be stuck with another Repug in the White House. That is why I believe that it is highly important to send progressive independents and third party candidates to Congress. To vote for the lesser of two evils is just no longer acceptable, as both “major” parties have lost contact with the needs of America and simply have become special interest lackeys. 
Check this link for NC State regulations for pot possession:
http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4555

Well, I guess I need to respond to my own blog above.
I was hopeful for Judge Hyatt to rule in favor of the Pack family, and they did! It seemed so obvious and in plain english, when they didn’t rule on Monday it was scary. I was wondering why it wasn’t cut and dried
Anyhow, if the above offends the judge, I’m sorry, and now have newfound hope the system can continue to work.

Really wish the League and the XPress had pressed all the parties to attend. Allowing them to torpedo it by not confirming was a gift to those who really don’t want to face the public. I think they should have gone ahead, let people draw conclusions from who didn’t show up.

Yay Heather!!!

ICE does not harm our local economy. It enforces the law. And does a good job at that. If you don’t like the immigration laws and want to open up our borders, change the law. Until then, the law will be obeyed. Illegal immigrants COST us plenty. They use the emergency rooms for “free” baby deliveries, on us of course. They get AFDC and Food Stamps, also charged to the taxpayer. They drive without a license and without insurance.

If we are going to have temporary workers from mexico, we need to set up a visa system whereby they come and work, then return home.