Well Clayton Holden, the marijuana user, appears to making the rounds and asking the same question to every candidate that will listen.
Let's see how Ron Paul responses when asked about Medical Marijuana.
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Updated* List of Groups that Support Medical Marijuana..thanks Sparky.
Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 8)
1. This video is not a dodge of the question. Mitt Romney stated that he is "against the use of medical marijuana". It's pretty obvious to me that he made his point and didn't want to argue with someone who was for it.
Go Mitt!
Scott R. at 5:41PM on Nov 25th 2007
2. News Flash: Ron Paul shares twinkies,ju ju beans, popcorn, ho ho's, pizza and pringles with Medical Marijuana Patient. Paul also, asked him if he wanted to share a six pack of Bud but was rebuked at thought of any mind altering chemical.
Timo at 5:44PM on Nov 25th 2007
3. How any candidate - in 2007 - can be against letting sick people use a plant that will make them feel better is beyond me.
Mark at 10:13PM on Nov 25th 2007
4. Mitt is a corporate slimeball. Props to Ron for not wanting to waste more taxpayer dollars on imprisoning nonviolent herbal medicine users!!! Thanks for posting and getting the word out :)
Jeff at 6:14PM on Nov 25th 2007
5. ROn Paul is the absolute best candidate. he is honest and the only really change in DC.
RON PAUl 2008 www.teaparty07.com let's bring him to the Whitehouse
Brian Middleton at 6:48PM on Nov 25th 2007
6. What really bothers me about Mitt's response is that Worldwide, one of the most accepted uses for medical marijuana is for MS----and his wife has it. As a MS patient myself, I find that really cold. Maybe it doesn't help everyone, but...... Maybe she has a very mild and benign disease but there are a hell of a lot of people who don't and many who find that marijuana really helps. There is NO WAY I would ever vote for Mitt because of this. I feel strongly enough about this that I've left the USA.
E Philipp at 9:54PM on Nov 25th 2007
7. A great answer, Ron Paul answers it square on then talks about the immense amount of failures, overspending and abuse of authority that has long plagued our nation regarding federal marijuana laws.
He has my vote and my support.
Brian Defferding at 3:50PM on Nov 26th 2007
8. Ron Paul is the by FAR the best candidate in this election, and I never have been more excited to vote for a candidate in my life.
RP08FTW!
abers076 at 7:33PM on Nov 25th 2007
9. Way To Go Ron Paul! I'm In Favor Of Medical Marijuana! However; We Must Have Controls & Limitations Of It's Use, Similar To The Controls & Limitations On Alcoholic Beverages.
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TP at 9:09PM on Nov 25th 2007
10. Although I am a democrat, I must admit that I sincerely like Ron Paul. I might not agree with him on everything, but at least he's honest unlike the rest of them.
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Patrick at 7:57PM on Nov 25th 2007
11. This is precisely why Ron Paul is unelectable. Goes back and forth between moments of lucidity, and absurdity. I'm in the medical field, and see a lot of these retired geezer physicians who are bored with life and have a need to find some sense of self worth. It's obvious he's just in it for the thrill of the race, when he commits political suicide with crapola like medical MJ, getting rid of major gov't agencies (CIA, FBI, IRS, etc.,) not to mention his bizarre following of eccentric individuals. The dirty little secret that Paul conveniently omits; as a physician he knows that the use of med MJ is not a viable pain management drug, and while condoning MM, a physician would also have to endorse smoking in general. Also, the medical and law enforcement community already turn a "blind eye" to individuals who are terminally ill and want to use MJ, legal or otherwise. The problem is that very few wannabe users fit the definition of "terminally ill."
Maybe Paul should've shown this much concern for patient's well-being, when as a physician in private practice, he refused to accept Medicaid from destitute individuals, or Medicare from the elderly, but instead chose to put them on an "easy" payment plan charging them full price for services rather than accepting their assignments. As a medical professional for 25 years, I can tell you that there's only one reason to do this: GREED. You don't have the red tape overhead from billing Medicaid/Medicare which will give lower reimbursements than good old cash payments. What a fraud.
lizard at 8:10PM on Nov 25th 2007
12. News Flash: Ron Paul and Medical Marijauna Patient taken off in ambulance, hooked up to I V bong after reporting tummy aches!
Timo at 8:13PM on Nov 25th 2007
13. # 6,7. I'm going severly off-topic here, but when are you a$$holes that are ILLEGALLY bombarding the blogs with SPAM (all of that "Timeclock" "SuperTV,"
dating sites, "Politidose" bullsh!t..) going to get your butts fined for this? You contribute nothing to these blogs with your hit-and-run simpleton one liners. Personally, it pisses me off to the point that I'd never visit these websites. Just as annoying as pop-ups. What do you think you're accomplishing by forcing yourselves on people? Buy some "F" word advertising like LEGAL sites do. Rant over.
lizard at 8:32PM on Nov 25th 2007
14. How interesting, Lizard. You just insult Ron Paul, rather than providing a real argument.
Yeah, that will impress people. Now insults are ok AS LONG AS you've got an argument with them.
You don't.
Knight_of_BAAWA at 8:42PM on Nov 25th 2007
15. Ron Paul seems to have an anti-semitic approach. Jews support the war on drugs. We also support the war on any islamic nations building up a nuclear arsenal. Nuclear weapons in the hands of islamo-fascists are not only a threat to Israel but also to the US. Presently, Iran and Pakistan are the most dangerous countries in the world. Listen to Norman Podhoretz and Alan Dershovits. They are true American heroes supporting Rudy. Together, they will save America. We certainly don't need drugs except those produced by our great pharmacy industry and eventually the ones produced by Seagram.
RudyMyHero at 9:26PM on Nov 25th 2007