The latest round of boobs and stooges, patsies and pawns, courtesy of Carl Olsen of Iowans for Medical Marijuana, who linked articles from the writers at The Gazette and the Quad City Times.
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Here’s the question.
“Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize Marijuana?”
Here’s the candidate answers in no particular order.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
Yes, expand the current medical cannabis law to remove the THC cap and allow for whole-plant medicine. I also support legalizing recreational cannabis with state regulation and taxation. Alcohol and tobacco use are the No. 1 and No. 3 preventable causes of death in the U.S. and yet both of these are legal and regulated. Cannabis is a proven safer alternative to opiates and many other prescription and over-the-counter medications. For me, it comes down to freedom and compassion. Legalize, regulate, tax.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
I do not see any legitimate reason to keep marijuana illegal, but it is a decision that should be left to the federal government. If the bill came before me, I would vote to legalize marijuana, but it is not something that I will fight for. Nobody should be imprisoned just for smoking marijuana.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
I’ve heard from Iowa patients and my own mother-in-law on this issue, and it’s clear that the current law doesn’t help patients enough. We need to increase the number of diseases that can be treated by medical marijuana and increase the THC level per dosage to optimize the potency and effectiveness. I would support the legalization of marijuana.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
I would support expanding the medical marijuana law. There are indications that legalizing marijuana for recreational use has a substantial cost in problems such as driving under the influence and health effects. That information may not be conclusive, but, based on what I know right now I would not support legalizing recreational use.
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Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
Yes, Iowans want expanded access to medical cannabis, and they don’t want to have a record for possessing marijuana. From river to river, Iowans are pro cannabis – my vote would reflect that.
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Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
I would expand Iowa’s medical cannabis laws and legalize marijuana for personal/recreational use.
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Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
As a Marine Corps Veteran, I have many close friends with a diverse amount of medical issues – both physical and mental. I have seen firsthand these friends prescribed medical cannabis in other states for mental health injuries incurred on the battlefield, only to have their physician-approved medicine be taken away when they move to Iowa. These experiences have convinced me that medical marijuana needs to be legalized.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
Iowa’s current law on medical cannabis isn’t working. Expand the law to manufacture non-intoxicating cannabis oil for those who suffer from debilitating diseases and other medical conditions, like terminal cancers, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. The THC level should be raised to make it more effective. These decisions should be made with the input of medical professionals.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
Our current medical cannabis law is not working. I support expanding the law to allow cannabis oil for those who suffer debilitating illnesses like terminal cancer, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy by adding to the list of eligible diseases and by raising the THC level, making the medication effective. Legalizing marijuana is something I would consider in Iowa’s future but not until reviewing the outcomes in other states where it is currently legal and studying credible research from medical professionals.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
Expand. Definitely expand on the medical cannabis law. However, before expanding I would strike the section that has to do with felons not being allowed access to medical cannabis. Republicans and Democrats alike have passed this bill, but yet are excluding people that have paid their debt to society. These people will or already need access to this and now they are saying no to certain people. I would be for legalizing marijuana and utilizing the tax revenue for our schools (K-12 and colleges).
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
The Iowa Legislature has doctors advise what conditions benefit from medical cannabis. If the doctors determine a new medical condition would benefit, I would be open to it.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
I am the mother of three children. If they were in any sort of pain I would want to do anything for them, and I know there are parents all across the state who feel the same. There are still a lot of questions about the benefits this can have for those who need it, but I believe we owe it to our family, friends and neighbors to look into all the options we have to provide our loved ones with what they need to live happy, healthy lives. I do not support recreational use of marijuana.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
Patients who face debilitating health conditions should have the opportunity to use medical cannabis with the approval of a health professional. I have been persuaded by parents of children who have epilepsy and others who want this opportunity. I don’t currently favor legalization, but I do favor reducing criminal penalties and treating marijuana use as a public health issue. I strongly opposed Republicans’ $2.5 million cut to substance abuse treatment – a real health and safety problem.
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Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
Yes, I would vote to expand the current medical cannabis law to cover additional conditions for which medical cannabis has been show to benefit.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
I strongly oppose the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes. However, I do support the current medical cannabis law for certain specific diseases with appropriate medical oversight.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
Yes. The tinkering around the edges that the Legislature has done in the late night hours of the final two legislative sessions serves no good purpose. We need to expand the content of the chemical that soothes the person and expand access under reasonable rules. This is a bipartisan issues that we should be able to succeed with. I am in favor of legalization of medical marijuana.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
Yes, I would expand our current law. The cannabis THC levels need to be increased so patients are able to use the oils appropriately. Currently the law is extremely restrictive and makes it difficult for the patients and families who need the medication. I would also like to see more locations available for the manufacturing of medical cannabis in Iowa. I support decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
Iowa is behind the curve on cannabis legislation due to Republican legislators and their irrationally based fear of the devil’s lettuce. My vote would be to gut our current legislation, making it more comprehensive. This includes adding medical conditions, whole-plant access, the ability for patients to grow their own plants, civil protections from the law for doctors and patients, and affordability. Medical freedom doesn’t exist if we aren’t allowed to treat our afflictions how we each see fit.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
We should expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law. My mother, Terry, suffers from multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease for which cannabis could provide significant relief. Our current law is so strict as to be ineffectual, so I believe it should be expanded. For recreational cannabis, though the medical research is clear that cannabis is no more dangerous than alcohol or cigarettes, I would carefully explore the impact of legalization with input from all stakeholders including law enforcement.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
Yes, The current law is the worst in the country. It gives false hope to suffering Iowans. We need to do three things in 2019: One, we need to allow access to the therapeutic benefits of the entire cannabis plant; two, expand the medical conditions that are covered under the program; and three, expand the number of locations where people can access this medicine. The Republicans in control of the Iowa House have blocked sensible policy. They need to go if this program is going to be fixed.
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Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
Iowa’s current medical cannabis law is not working for our citizens who suffer from debilitating illnesses like terminal cancer, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. I would support expanding the law to allow for production of non-intoxicating cannabis oil and would leave medical professionals in consultation with their patients in charge of making health care and prescription decisions. A politician in Des Moines can and should not determine an individual’s health care decisions.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
I would like to see how other states are using medical cannabis to help their citizens and take those lessons to help make our state better and more proactive. There is no reason that our citizens should be looking to move to other states for medical treatments because they can obtain cannabis for pain, seizures, Parkinson’s or numerous other medical conditions.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
Yes. The law passed by the Legislature is not working to benefit those Iowans suffering from several debilitating illnesses. More diseases could be added to this list and availability of the medical form of cannabis oil should be reviewed by medical professionals. They are the ones who should oversee the treatment of Iowans and their access to medical cannabis. It should be a form of treatment for Iowans, not a challenge. I do not support the legalization of recreational cannabis at this time.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
I supported bipartisan expansion of medical cannabis laws. We created a cannabidiol board to recommend what diseases cannabis should be used to treat and what level of THC should be used. They’d make suggestions to the Board of Medicine for final approval/denial. I think this process guarantees we don’t go too far too fast with the program. I look forward to hearing recommendations from the board, so we can make sure we continue with a program that helps sick Iowans get treatment they need.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
While a step in the right direction, Iowa’s current medical cannabis law can be improved upon. I would support expanding the law to include more medical conditions and an increase in THC levels medical cannabis products can contain. I could support full legalization if Iowa decided to regulate and tax in a positive manner.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
All medicine, natural or pharmaceutical, should be researched to ensure the benefits outweigh any risks. Iowa should continue to look at the benefits of cannabis medically through nonbenefiting research facilities and the medical communities. I do not believe any drug or medicine should be used for recreation.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
There are judicious changes that could be incorporated into the medical cannabis law that would improve accessibility to the sick, including adding cancer, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy to the list of eligible diseases.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
There are judicious changes that could be incorporated into the medical cannabis law that would improve accessibility to the sick, including adding cancer, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy to the list of eligible diseases.
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Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
Legalize, and clear the records for every person who has been harmed by the state for non-violent crimes associated with the drug.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
I would support any bill that would allow for more medical or recreational use of marijuana. Full legalization would be ideal, I personally have never tried it and would be unlikely to do so if legalized, but I do not believe that is a choice I should make for others. We are facing overcapacity issues in the future with our prison systems, and we do not have the funds to build more of them.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
As a mother of four, I sympathize with families struggling to find medicine to properly treat chronic illness. I support medical cannabis for individuals suffering from legitimate medical issues who have struggled to find other forms of medicine to treat their problems. I am strongly opposed to recreational use of marijuana.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
We just recently expanded the state’s medical cannabis law and the new program isn’t even up and running quite yet. This new program has entrusted medical professionals with the power to determine what conditions should be included, dosage levels, etc. We need to wait and see how this new program actually works before we go making dramatic changes to it.
I do not support legalizing marijuana for recreational use. There are too many negative and unintended consequences.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
I am supportive of expanding the medical cannabis law. It has been proven by the medical profession that the use of cannabis oil does relieve symptoms for many different diseases. I am on the fence regarding legalizing recreational marijuana. My work with persons with mental health and substance abuse issues, I have seen too many individuals with drug addictions who started out experimenting with marijuana and moved on to using more addictive drugs. I am more than willing to be at the table for a discussion though.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
Last session we passed a medical marijuana bill through the Iowa Legislature. I want to see how well it works and would be open to making changes, over-time, based on our experience with it and on the advice of medical providers. I am not in favor of legalizing marijuana. There are too many negatives consequences we see from other states that have legalized it.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
As a mother of four, I sympathize with families struggling to find medicine to properly treat chronic illness. I support medical cannabis for individuals suffering from legitimate medical issues who have struggled to find other forms of medicine to treat their problems. I am strongly opposed to recreational use of marijuana.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law?
The 2017 legislature passed a bill to improve access to cannabidiol (non-intoxicating medicinal oil) and establish a Medical Cannabidiol Board to establish policies and procedures regarding sale and use of CBD. It would make sense to have the Board study the issue and make a recommendation regarding changing CBD access and legalization of marijuana. The Iowa Legislature should not be in the business of practicing medicine. Legalize marijuana? I would listen to the recommendation of the Board as well as the federal government’s current policy regarding marijuana production, sale, and banking practices. These factors would determine my vote on expansion of CBD and cannabis use.
Would you vote to expand Iowa’s current medical cannabis law? Legalize marijuana?
Providing medical cannabis to alleviate the pain of people suffering from serious and legitimate ailments is a reasonable approach to the issue. I do not support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes or loosening of the medical marijuana law to the point medical marijuana becomes de facto legalization.
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