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Vermont Recreational Cannabis Bill Vetoed with Changes Recommended

posted by martyb on Friday May 26 2017, @11:36AM   Printer-friendly
from the up-in-smoke dept.

takyon writes:

Vermont's Governor Phil Scott has vetoed a bill that would legalize recreational cannabis in the state, but says "there is a path forward on this issue":

Vermont Governor Phil Scott, a Republican, said on Wednesday he was vetoing a bill to legalize marijuana, and sending it back to the legislature for changes. "We must get this right," Scott said in prepared remarks at a press conference today. "I think we need to move a little bit slower."

Though he said he views the issue "through a libertarian lens," Scott vetoed the bill due to concerns about detecting and penalizing impaired drivers, protecting children, and the role and makeup of a Marijuana Regulatory Commission. The governor said he is "not philosophically opposed" to legalization, "and I recognize there is a clear societal shift in that direction." He said he'll send recommended changes to the the Democratic-majority legislature, and that if they address his concerns, "there is a path forward on this issue."

Also at The Hill, NORML, Reason, The Washington Post (AP), and The Vermont Standard.

Previously: Vermont Legislature Passes Cannabis Legalisation Bill

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  • (Score: 3, Interesting) by kurenai.tsubasa on Friday May 26 2017, @01:16PM

    by kurenai.tsubasa (5227) on Friday May 26 2017, @01:16PM (#515943) Journal

    Though he said he views the issue "through a libertarian lens," Scott vetoed the bill….

    Were this any other realm I might give the often-given advice of "don't let perfect be the enemy of good." But this is politics. Somebody's hand didn't get greased. A “libertarian lens” my ass. Allow me to feign being touched by his concern for the inalienable rights of the people.

    He wants the State to have a monopoly on producing marijuana.

    This seem like a winner. I may look into it later today, although Fridays are usually "omg omg everything changed omg omg we need it NAO" day. For now though do you have a citation whereby we may follow the money to learn just why it is that the people cannot be entrusted with their their human rights to do with their bodies and property as they please and to engage in free enterprise and commerce and just how this can possibly be a “libertarian” point of view?

    I haven't been reading NORML's blog lately. It's just too damned depressing.

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