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Want To Know Why Marijuana Is Illegal? Ask Governor John Lynch (Or Ask Your Own Governor)

  • by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  • Posted on July 10, 2009June 18, 2020

Earlier this week I criticized Hawaii Republican Governor Linda Lingle for her refusal to approve legislation that merely sought to study “issues relating to medical cannabis patients and current medical cannabis laws.”

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Charlotte's Web
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Want To Know Why Pot Is Illegal? Ask Your Governor (Again)

  • by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  • Posted on May 27, 2009June 16, 2020

Why am I reposting this now? Simple, because the more things change the more they stay the same.

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Leaf Tips
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Want To Know Why Pot Is Still Illegal? Ask Your Governor

  • by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director
  • Posted on October 1, 2008June 10, 2020

Marijuana law reformers, myself included, have spilled volumes of ink commenting on the numerous reasons and vested interests responsible for the continued prohibition of cannabis. But while these lengthy writings may be worthwhile intellectual exercises, I fear that they overlook the obvious.

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