Originally Posted by kronicsmurf

It would be so fucking awesome if it happens but even if it did i doubt my state would even relax the laws to the point of even allowing small amounts. fucking conservatives make me want to puke. but hey its not like i'm not doing it anyway.

Originally Posted by muyoso

Don't think this is a liberal issue. Liberals want MORE government, and more government involvement in your life. Conservatives want the government out of your life, and less of it. Now NEO-conservatives are led by the religious wing of the party, and because of this they are messing up the party.

Originally Posted by Dan Lungren

Dear Mrs. Seamaiden,

Thank you for contacting me regarding your concern for marijuana laws. I appreciate hearing from you.

The authority derived from Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress the power to regulate controlled substances and to determine the purposes for which they can lawfully be used. Congress declared that illegal possession of controlled substances impacts interstate commerce when it passed the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (section 801 of Title 21, United States Code.)

Furthermore, Article VI of the Constitution states that the Constitution, Federal laws and all Treaties are to be considered the supreme law of the land. State law exists alongside federal law, since both have jurisdiction in this area. But since Federal law is supreme, federal officials in any state, regardless of whether or how state law addresses a particular issue, can enforce Federal regulation of illegal drugs.

marijuana is an addictive substance that is linked to cancer and respiratory ailments, and problems with the immune and reproductive systems. It is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, meaning that it has a high potential for abuse. For many drug users, marijuana is the beginning of a destructive cycle of drug addiction. For these reasons and more, I cannot support lifting criminal sanctions on a drug that has harmed so many. Although I have supported a study to ensure that marijuana is in the proper classification level in the Controlled Substances Act, I do not at this time favor any change in the law.

Although I regret our disagreement on this issue, I hope that you will continue to contact me about other issues in the future.

Again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me.

If you would like to stay informed about federal legislation introduced in the 110th Congress, as well as local issues that may interest you, please take a moment to subscribe to my monthly e-newsletter at Congressman Dan Lungren: Listening to California's 3rd District - Home.

I look forward to discussing this or any other issue affecting our 3rd Congressional District with you in the future. For upcoming Town Hall meetings, or for information on issues or legislation pending before Congress, please visit my website at Congressman Dan Lungren: Listening to California's 3rd District - Home. If you need assistance with a federal agency, please call my Gold River office at (916) 859-9906. My staff and I are always available to address your concerns, answer your questions, and listen to your ideas.


Sincerely,
Daniel E. Lungren
Member of Congress

Originally Posted by Seamaiden

I finally got a response from my representative, Dan Lungren. I'm sure he'll understand when I write him back to tell him that I plan on doing EVERYTHING I can to ensure he loses the next election for any office he's after. Just like that twat Dianne Feinstein, who just says, "Thank you for your support, I'll be doing exactly what I want." Fuck off, both of ya.

Originally Posted by Seamaiden

Lungren ONLY responded because I am a constituent. What he fails to mention is that two of his counties have some of THE most generous laws regarding medical marijuana, how much one can grow and possess. My county is something like an ounce and a half, although my county did have to raise the price of a med card to something close to $200 last time I read anything about it. Next county over (Calaveras) allows something like 2oz.

I was just so fucking disgusted by the time I reached the bottom of his letter.. if I could have burned it I would have!

Originally Posted by Seamaiden

He recently enjoyed a visit from Cheney. I'm in a med state.