Florida MMJ amendment to be filed

[dank.frank]

Don't let those that wear fear and oppression on their sleeve hold you back. Obviously we already lost the one brother to the "the man" a few post back...

Michigan did it just like this. Will of the voters. Politicians voted it down...and we came out in force to vote it in. It was support in mass numbers...door to door organized petition signature gatherings...true grass works, the people have spoken, that got the bill passed and into law. So much so several counties and law makers said they wouldn't obey the new law because it wasn't made/written/passed by legislative suits and corporate neck ties.

Frankly, to those that say you have no voice...long walk short pier... Much nicer than what I'd prefer to say.


dank.Frank

 

[dank.frank]

**double post**

dank.Frank

 

[dexter840]

well thanks to our brilliant amending of the amendment process we have to get 60 percent to pass... not holding my breathe for that.
here's to being able to count to 25 and no kids

 

[Madrus Rose]

Florida Prison Population: Growing by Leaps and Bounds
http://www.theledger.com/article/20...Prison-Population-Growing-by-Leaps-and-Bounds

While most of state government is shrinking, or at least not growing, Florida's prison system continues to grow by leaps and bounds. The tell-tale numbers are eye-catching.


In 1995, the entire state prison budget was $1.6 billion. This year, it is $2.4 billion.

In 1987, for every dollar spent on higher education in our state, 34 cents was spent on corrections. Today, that number is 66 cents.

There are more than 101,000 inmates locked up in Florida prisons - a 20 percent increase from just five years ago. And if the rate of growth continues, state analysts predict the prison population will hit 115,000 within five years, requiring nine new prisons at a cost of $862 million.

It is against this fiscal background - and forecasts of a potential $5 billion state budget deficit next year - that has a growing number of policy and fiscal watchdogs urging Florida lawmakers to rethink and rescind many of the state's mandatory-minimum-sentence laws, which are among the harshest in the nation.

"It is time for us to rethink 30-year-old policies that may have served the state well in their time," states a new report from the respected Collins Center for Public Policy, a Miami-based think tank established by the Legislature to advise it on public policy issues.

Published: Monday, May 17, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 1:58 a.m.
cont'd

this might have something to do with it ?

and more
http://www.miamicriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/2010/05/prison-populations-in-florida.html

 

[dank.frank]

well thanks to our brilliant amending of the amendment process we have to get 60 percent to pass... not holding my breathe for that.
here's to being able to count to 25 and no kids

That's what they DIDN'T say in MI. They said, okay. Got out there and busted their ass to make it happen. And ended up with 67% voting in favor. Such large support the ACLU now has interests in keeping it law in MI because it was so pushed for by the people...

Get your mind right and start living what you preach. Get out there and make a difference! Times have NEVER been better for cannabis activism...


dank.Frank

 

[big ballin 88]

I think the prisons are a big reason.

I also think this bill is held in higher praises by more officials than people think. Most reps I've written to were already in favor of HJR 1407. If it comes down to getting the popular vote to get it to pass, I think it can be done. We just need to raise awareness of the situation at hand. We already have about 60% in favor of it, its just up to people to vote that way, which can go in either direction.

Still hoping for the best and writing/calling all my reps. When it comes down to rasiing awareness I will. Fibromyalgia sucks and medical would be very nice...

 

[manfood420]

Here's the reason a vast majority of citizens can approve of something but the legislative body doesn't pass it. It's because when one of them opposes it, those voters in favor get mad but they have no where else to turn to. And, if they vote in favor of it, they stand to lose some of the swing voters. So you see, it's all about staying in power. That's why all states must allow for ballot initiatives, which many don't. IMO, it's highly unconstitutional for a state to not allow ballot initiatives...the legislators fear things being passed by voters before they do because it looks bad on them.

 

[big ballin 88]

Looks like I'll be going on TV for a Spanish station. I'm considering capturing my own footage of my small garden and some other friends that I know. This will be interesting since I might be able to help bring out more awareness of the benefits of medical marijuana and fibromyalgia.

 

[schwagg]

be careful

 

[big ballin 88]

Well I like the idea of meeting these people. We meet where and when I want. I will be blocking out my face, and making sure there is some relative protection before hopping right in. This is also the reason I'm bringing my own footage of grows. I don't want them to be completely useless, and by showing them how small most of these gardens are, maybe they can understand our need for it.

 

[danut]

That's why all states must allow for ballot initiatives, which many don't. IMO, it's highly unconstitutional for a state to not allow ballot initiatives...the legislators fear things being passed by voters before they do because it looks bad on them.

What they get then is a marijuana law written by marijuana people.

It's what they got in Michigan .. and they don't like it. Our law even includes criminal penalties for government officials that violate the law.

Now they grumble about it. Wonder why ..