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Romney To New Hampshire Man: I Oppose Medical Marijuana
During a campaign stop in New Hampshire on Saturday, Mitt Romney was confronted by a rough political issue: Medical marijuana. A man named Clayton Holt discussed his use of marijuana to treat the symptoms of his muscular dystrophy, at the same time emphasizing that he is opposed to total legalization of marijuana for recreational use.
His question to Romney was straightforward — and he probably wasn't happy with the response:
"My question for you is will you arrest me or my doctors if I get medical marijuana.""I am not in favor of medical marijuana being legal in the country," Romney said as he moved on to greet other people.
Holton continued, "Excuse me, will you please answer my question?"
"I think I have. I am not in favor of legalizing medical marijuana," the Massachusetts Republican said.
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Not today, he's not. Next week, campaigning in California, he will be.
With Mitt, it all depends on the arrival airport's zip code.
Zip Code Mitt.
October 8, 2007 12:43 PM | Reply | Permalink
Romney will do anything to cater to republican voters wont he.
October 8, 2007 12:46 PM | Reply | Permalink
Your Compassionate Conservatism at work.
October 8, 2007 1:31 PM | Reply | Permalink
Not, "I think we need to proceed cautiously on this and explore how we might make it available to those who need it while protecting those we'd prefer not have access."
Not, "We really need to have the medical marijuana debate once and for all and, while I'm uncomfortable with the idea of making it legal, I stand ready to participate in that debate with an open mind."
Not, "I know there are a great many people who rely on marijuana for medical reasons, but I cannot support its legalization or conreolled distribution until proper safeguards are in place."
Just, "No."
I don't know about the average American voter, but I'm not looking for a father figure in a president and I sure as hell want nothing to do with another fascist wannabe like Bush.
Must be why I would never vote for a GOPer and would sleep a lot better if Romney and his progeny would close up shop and disappear into the private sector where they can rob the rubes at their heart's content.
October 8, 2007 2:14 PM | Reply | Permalink
Got to keep the Government out of health care decision making don't ya know.
October 8, 2007 4:15 PM | Reply | Permalink
I am a little surprised that Romney would do this in New Hampshire. Their brand of conservatism is very libertarian and I suspect that most of them would agree: a doctor who can prescribe opiates should be able to prescribe cannabinoids.
October 8, 2007 4:15 PM | Reply | Permalink