So I received a email from my representative Mike Rogers replying to a email I sent in favor of Barney Frank's bill
Thank you for contacting me regarding your support for the legalization of marijuana. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this issue with me.
*************As you may know, the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults Act, (H.R. 2943) was introduced by Representative Barney Frank on May 18, 2009. This legislation would eliminate most Federal penalties for possession of marijuana for personal use. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary as well as the House Committee on Energy Commerce, on which I serve.
*************Although I can appreciate your arguments, this is an issue on which we disagree. As a former FBI Special Agent, I have witnessed first hand the dangerous effects of drug use, especially among our young people. Furthermore, drugs coming across our borders from countries like Mexico and Columbia fuel criminal, and potentially terrorist, activities. Our federal drug laws play an important role in the safety and security of the American people, and I believe that the legalization of marijuana would be a step backward.
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*************Again, thank you for your correspondence. Although we may not agree on this issue, I am sure there are many more that we do agree upon. If you have further questions or concerns about this or any other issue, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
I then responded with the subjects of driving the it deeper into the black market and allowing the flow of imported marijuana instead of allowing it to be kept in house within the borders of Tyne country. I will be interested to see if I receive another response.