In rebuttal to Tim Lykes verbal bashing of Mr. Selthofner, I would like to remind him that he’s a great example of what’s wrong with America. Why is it that when someone runs for public office, and they mention the multifaceted benefits of hemp cannabis, there is always a small group of individuals who ask the question “What is that person smoking?”
One of many things this country needs is to take care of its sick and dying, and patients deserve the right to have access to as many options as possible, for relief from their suffering. This I know firsthand as a former cancer patient at the age of 17. Happy are those who’ve never endured the agony of being deathly ill; and miserable are those who suffer from diseases on a daily basis. Medical Marijuana is healthcare, providing relief to numerous individuals throughout this country and the World. 14 states have already agreed to its medicinal value and allow their patients access to it.
The United States is historically soaked in hemp cannabis history. Wars rage on numerous fronts as it has for 1000’s of years. Hemp cannabis was also legal for 1000’s of years, providing numerous products, one being medicine. Its medicine can be delivered into the bloodstream instantaneously, with no ill side effects, while giving the patient a euphoric feeling of contentment; and causing zero deaths. It takes a strong individual to speak about the truth, and I applaud and support Mr. Selthofner’s strength in bringing this message in such a needy time to this state.
I would recommend that Tim and the others talk to someone from LEAP/Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. This is an organization of numerous current and retired police chiefs/officers and other professional judicial and law enforcement individuals, who also have the strength to match what Mr. Selthofner is talking about. Ignorance isn’t bliss. Learn the truth and it will set you free.
The awareness and conversations continue on the PBS World News program Frontline. The airing is scheduled for July 26th.
On Wednesday June 29th, 2011 the Justice Department issued a shot across the bow to states wrestling with how to regulate the growing and distribution of medical marijuana. Not only are these actions still illegal under federal law, but the Justice Department can also prosecute “those who knowingly facilitate such activities,” including state and local officials.
In The Pot Republic, a joint investigation with the Center for Investigative Reporting airing July 26, we’ll look at how we got to this point. Today more than a third of all states are experimenting with some form of legalization and decriminalization of marijuana, with several California counties attempting to openly regulate pot production. The city of Oakland, Calif. went so far as to propose licensing four massive indoor pot-growing facilities — each the size of two football fields.
But can the federal government roll back the market that medical marijuana laws have opened up? Stay tuned…
FRONTLINE One Sheriff’s Radical Experiment
An innovative – and controversial – plan to license pot growers, from “The Pot Republic”
Program: FRONTLINE
Episode: One Sheriff’s Radical Experiment
An inside look at a California sheriff’s innovative — and controversial — program to license medical marijuana growers. From “The Pot Republic,” airing July 26, 2011.
Assembly District 17 is in Milwaukee County (Map), northeast section of Wauwatosa area. The district will see a new face this session as Rep. David Crowley does not seek re-election. Who will fill his shoes and will they also support marijuana reform like Crowley did? Early campaign interviews seem to indicate yes.
On the position of marijuana reform, we have to thank Wi Eye for the candidate interviews and “marijuana” question. It is nice to hear their views in their voices and watch their mannerisms.
Primary Election August 11, 2020
Democratic Party Candidates
On July 20, 2020, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Mary Spicuzza interviewed Michael Brox (D-Milwaukee) who is running for the 17th Assembly District in the upcoming partisan primary election.
Michael Brox said he would like take a look at it, but acknowledges he will go by the will of the people and should have a referendum. He also said a great deal more, watch the video below because it is cued to start at the marijuana question.
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On July 21, 2020, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Mary Spicuzza interviewed Supreme Moore Omokunde (D-Milwaukee) who is running for the 17th Assembly District in the upcoming partisan primary election.
Supreme Moore Omokunde said he does support both medical and recreational. He speaks in depth about his stance on marijuana reform, including decriminalization and expunging. Please take a moment and listen to his marijuana question response in the video below as it is cued to start at the marijuana question.
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On July 20, 2020, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Mary Spicuzza interviewed Chris Walton (D-Milwaukee) who is running for the 17th Assembly District in the upcoming partisan primary election.
Chris Walton said he support both medical and adult use. He talks of pardons of past marijuana convictions and his reasons why he supports. The video segment is just a minute long, so we arhived it below and cued it to start at the marijuana question.
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The winner of the above primary will face Republican candidate Abie Eisenbach (Facebook Page) in the general election.
The Northern Wisconsin chapter of The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (www.NorthernWiNORML.org) is asking for your opinion through a poll on hemp cannabis (marijuana).
If not us, who? If not now, when?
Which issue concerns you the most regarding the hemp cannabis (marijuana) plant?
Industrial Hemp / Job Creation / Economy
Medical Marijuana / Patients Rights / Compassion
Nutrition / Hemp Foods (rich in Omega 3’s and more)
Environment / Removing pollutants from air, soil, water by growing hemp
States Rights / Civil Liberties / Freedom to Choose
Recreational Cannabis / Creative Inspiration / Personal Freedom
All of the above reasons concern me
or
I am against Hemp and Cannabis in ALL its forms, for ANY reason
The poll and others are found on the home page (right side of screen) of the blog for Northern Wisconsin NORML found directly at: or please take the poll directly below on this post entry.
The 16th District of the Wisconsin Senate is located in south-central Wisconsin, and is currently composed of parts of Columbia, and Dane counties. The district contains part of Madison, the capital city. (North and East Madison, Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove, Monona, McFarland and Stoughton). The primary is set for Aug. 11, and the winner will face Republican candidate, Sun Prairie Fire Department Lt. Scott Barker, in the November general election.
A huge Senate race for sure as we will see a new face as the long time Senator retires. All three candidates are calling for an end to prohibition of marijuana for responsible adults. Here are our candidates:
Leading the way in the Assembly for legal marijuana in Wisconsin is Melissa Sargent. She earned her A grade from NORML.
She has announced she will not seek re-election to the assembly in 2020 and will be seeking the Senate District 16 seat of Miller who is retiring.
Holds office State Assembly District 48
On July 9, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed Melissa Sargent (D-Madison) who is running for the 16th Senate District in the upcoming partisan primary election. Melissa Sargent continues to lead the way in Wisconsin for total cannabis reform. Her campaign website of course has marijuana reform as a priority.
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On July 9, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed Andrew McKinney (D-Madison) who is running for the 16th Senate District in the upcoming partisan primary election.
Andrew McKinney says legalizing marijuana would be a game changer for our state. He indicates the tax revenue could help expand healthcare, education, fixed/low income areas. It helps disabled veterans. Wisconsin needs to legalize it he says.
General Election is Tuesday November 3rd, 2020.
The winner will face Republican Scott Barker. Quick research says candidate Scott Barker is also a supporter of ending marijuana prohibition for responsible adults. His website highlights cannabis reform as a priority issue.
Marijuana for Medicinal & Recreational Purposes
I support the legalization of cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. Legislation should strictly regulate cannabis sales and possession limits as well as hold people accountable for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of cannabis. Our State will also benefit from a reduction of inmates serving time for crimes related to marijuana which is a cost savings. Additionally we could see less families struggling with only one parent or income leading to potentially less families needing government assistance. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue also estimates that our state could see an increase in tax revenue of approximately $165 million annually between excise tax and general sales tax. Money which can go towards priority issues.
Wisconsin Assembly District 83 is down in Racine, Walworth, Waukesha Counties, but primarily is the city of Muskego, down to the Village of Waterford/Rochester area over to East Troy. (Map)
Medical sales offering conservative options for pain management was a former career before being elected in 2016, but Republican Wichgers from Muskego offers no hope or signs of relief to the sick, dying and disabled of Wisconsin that could benefit from medical marijuana. Early in the beginning of the 2019 session, Rep. Wichgers made a hard stance against marijuana reform.
During 2019, the Assembly Republicans prefiled a bill for the 2020 legislative session to create a medical marijuana program in Wisconsin (Assembly Bill 750) which he failed to co-sponsor.
Position on Marijuana Legalization: March 2019 Opposed
Based on experiences in other states, I remain 100% opposed to decriminalizing recreational marijuana.
Position on Marijuana Decriminalization: March 2019 Opposed
Based on experiences in other states, I remain 100% opposed to decriminalizing recreational marijuana.
Position on Medical Marijuana: March 2019 With regard to medicinal marijuana, I believe it is premature to consider legalization before its efficacy is confirmed scientifically. Only then, and with the assurance that it would be regulated as a Schedule II drug, would I support legalization.
A supporter in this area brought the campaign of Alan DeYoung to our attention. He told us “I support the legislation of marijuana and have been an advocate for it. I believe Wisconsin is far behind the rest of the country.” We reached out to him to complete our 2020 Candidate Questionnaire and here are the questions and answers regarding his position on marijuana reform.
Over three dozen US states and territories, not including Wisconsin, are regulating marijuana for medical and/or adult-use, despite marijuana’s federal illegality. Ending federal prohibition would alleviate the tension between these states and the US government and allow states to set their own policies free from federal interference. Do you support or oppose ending the federal prohibition of marijuana?
Support
Please provide a position statement regarding legalizing the medical use of marijuana.
I believe that marijuana is a great alternative to symptom and pain management. Not only is the cost much less than other treatments, but it can help with the opioid epidemic that has only become worse since COVID-19.
Do you support or oppose decriminalizing the simple possession of marijuana?
Support
Please provide a position statement regarding decriminalizing the simple possession of marijuana.
I believe we should absolutely decriminalize the simple possession of marijuana. Wisconsin is far behind with the times compared to the rest of the country. There are many who would benefit from better symptom management from the use of marijuana compared to other modalities of treatment.
The prohibition of marijuana allows for the disproportionate criminalization of black and brown Wisconsinites, despite similar rates of consumption across all races and ethnicities. The impacts of marijuana criminalization are far reaching and include long-lasting collateral consequences well beyond the criminal charge. Do you support the automatic expungement of non-violent marijuana possession convictions?
Yes
Please provide a position statement regarding automatic expungement of non-violent marijuana possession convictions.
It would greatly help our prison systems, reduce our tax dollars spent on incarcerations, and provide a second chance for many individuals who were caught with simple possession of marijuana, not related to any violent crimes.
Legalizing the responsible adult-use of marijuana provides states the opportunity to take marijuana off the street corner and place it behind an age-verified counter to better provide for consumer and public safety and prevent youth access. Taxing and regulating the adult-use of marijuana also provides economic stimulus through job creation and tax revenue. Do you support or oppose legalizing and regulating the responsible use of marijuana by adults?
Support
Please provide a position statement regarding legalizing and regulating the responsible use of marijuana by adults.
I believe that this is a no-brainer position and opportunity for Wisconsin to finally jump on. Due to COVID-19, state economies are and will be struck with decreased revenues and reduced job opportunities. This is one of many initiatives that the state could approve to help our economy get back on track.
Assembly District 43 (MAP) areas around Brookfield and Elm Grove in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties. Milwaukee County passed a 2018 referendum by 70% “Do you favor allowing adults 21 years of age and older to engage in the personal use of marijuana, while also regulating commercial marijuana-related activities, and imposing a tax on the sale of marijuana?”
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On September 16, 2020, WisconsinEye senior producer Steve Walters interviewed Beth Drew (R-Milton) who is running for the 43rd Assembly District in the upcoming general election.
In the interview she said she would need to look at other areas in terms of marijuana legalization in particular she had been contacted by several constituents and this is an area she would like to look at and would want to look at revenue possiblities, many factors so she cannot give a blanket answer.
Does think medical marijuana this Important for certain cases, important for physicians to be able to work with that with there patients.
Watch the video below archived at 6:49 and hear it in her own words:
Incumbent Rep. Don Vruwink from Milton sponsors decriminalization and medical marijuana measures in the 2019 session.
Position on Marijuana Legalization: In 2018 he was undecided on the issue of legalization, saying he would have to see a bill, concerned about THC content, when interviewed by WI EYE, we have archived the video below, he has much to say on the issue:
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