Call for the job of state representative Matt Baker
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Nicholas Westgate
11 years ago
His stance is not consistent with the majority of Pennsylvanians, his peers, or the Governor. The continuation of Marijuana prohibition is unconstitutional and a hindrance to our economic growth. From a moral perspective the law is not consistent with the principles of our founding fathers nor my beliefs as a Christian. It's time for us to stop this political game and get people like this out of our government because they clearly do not have our best interest at heart.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
I don't live in PA, but all politicians that have been bought and paid for need to go whether it's local, state, or federal office.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
Needs more compassion for "the people". NOT his personal bs!
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Chuck
11 years ago
(“The other issue is: Do we want politicians and legislators to now start determining and voting on medicine?” Baker asked. “That’s a whole other policy issue. As far as I know, we’ve never done that before. We’ve always left medicine up to the medical professionals.”)
This just shows his lack of logical thinking. By denying access to the plant you are in fact leaving it only to politicians to decide on cannabis as medicine. If politicians allowed cannabis then it would actually be left to the discretion on medical professionals to decide. I mean his campaign donators pretty much says it all.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
Let the people vote on this, we will get nowhere with these politicians with their own agendas. How can Baker be so stupid?
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cathi weber
11 years ago
Doctors wanna prescribe me six different " medicines" with hundreds of side affects and the possibility of needing more medications to reverse the side affect of other " medicines" . Oh n I can overdose on them all not to mention be a walking zombie. Marijuana has NO side affects and NO Chance of overdose and the ability to let me walk around functioning and aware not in zombie like state. Mr baker why don't u go take a dose of the "medicine "that u want prescribed for m. After 19 years I'm still alive and thinking and remembering more clearly than ever. Guess if it's so bad then how am I still here?????
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Anonymous
11 years ago
As someone entering the field of Occupational Therapy, you had the power to help. So many are suffering. Your interest lies in donations by pharmaceuticals though.
Rest assured, I will use my authority as an OTR/L to tell patients in pain that their pain will persist because of your greed, Baker. Good luck with votes. You're ugly, too.
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Les Wetzel
11 years ago
You are the weakest link. It's time for you to go!
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Alexander gaskey
11 years ago
The bill passing the senate with such an overwhelming majority should have been enough to prompt mr baker to atleast allow a vote, disgraceful.
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Why Would I Tell You My Name
11 years ago
Signed! Scum like this need not be in our peoples government. Its time for us to wake up and take back our country.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
I believe cannabis should be accessible to ALL
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TannerPooler
11 years ago
Why would you turn down a medical Marijuana bill when it literally ONLY helps people and your state. You ignorant bastard.
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Joseph Erjavec
11 years ago
i have been a PA resident my entire life. I strongly encourage drug reform in this country.
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sean backus
11 years ago
No single person, should be able to make or break a choice, thst involves a large amount of people's health. It's hypocrisy.
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Tom Maslanka
11 years ago
that was such a small bribe to buy your soul. You should go a watch people suffer because of you. Just another crooked politician .
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Andrew Velez
11 years ago
This guy is just crazy. He has to go.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
As someone who is suffering from chronic pain, this man breaks my heart. I need this option. I can't take much more of the pain. It's ruining my quality of life. I was so hopeful when the bill passed senate and now this man is ruining every ounce of hope I had left for a normal life. I hope he never has to experience such a life.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
Pennsylvania needs the potential revenue that legal marijuana sales would generate to reduce or eliminate school taxes. That should be our ultimate goal. Homeowners cannot continue to bear the full burden any longer.
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Kevin Bolen
11 years ago
Enough is enough.. You work for us not the lobbies.
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Anonymous
11 years ago
Hoping this would pass help people with illnesses, since it has not, you can get the heck out and go far far away! BYE!
His stance is not consistent with the majority of Pennsylvanians, his peers, or the Governor. The continuation of Marijuana prohibition is unconstitutional and a hindrance to our economic growth. From a moral perspective the law is not consistent with the principles of our founding fathers nor my beliefs as a Christian. It's time for us to stop this political game and get people like this out of our government because they clearly do not have our best interest at heart.
I don't live in PA, but all politicians that have been bought and paid for need to go whether it's local, state, or federal office.
Needs more compassion for "the people". NOT his personal bs!
(“The other issue is: Do we want politicians and legislators to now start determining and voting on medicine?” Baker asked. “That’s a whole other policy issue. As far as I know, we’ve never done that before. We’ve always left medicine up to the medical professionals.”) This just shows his lack of logical thinking. By denying access to the plant you are in fact leaving it only to politicians to decide on cannabis as medicine. If politicians allowed cannabis then it would actually be left to the discretion on medical professionals to decide. I mean his campaign donators pretty much says it all.
Let the people vote on this, we will get nowhere with these politicians with their own agendas. How can Baker be so stupid?
Doctors wanna prescribe me six different " medicines" with hundreds of side affects and the possibility of needing more medications to reverse the side affect of other " medicines" . Oh n I can overdose on them all not to mention be a walking zombie. Marijuana has NO side affects and NO Chance of overdose and the ability to let me walk around functioning and aware not in zombie like state. Mr baker why don't u go take a dose of the "medicine "that u want prescribed for m. After 19 years I'm still alive and thinking and remembering more clearly than ever. Guess if it's so bad then how am I still here?????
As someone entering the field of Occupational Therapy, you had the power to help. So many are suffering. Your interest lies in donations by pharmaceuticals though. Rest assured, I will use my authority as an OTR/L to tell patients in pain that their pain will persist because of your greed, Baker. Good luck with votes. You're ugly, too.
You are the weakest link. It's time for you to go!
The bill passing the senate with such an overwhelming majority should have been enough to prompt mr baker to atleast allow a vote, disgraceful.
Signed! Scum like this need not be in our peoples government. Its time for us to wake up and take back our country.
I believe cannabis should be accessible to ALL
Why would you turn down a medical Marijuana bill when it literally ONLY helps people and your state. You ignorant bastard.
i have been a PA resident my entire life. I strongly encourage drug reform in this country.
No single person, should be able to make or break a choice, thst involves a large amount of people's health. It's hypocrisy.
that was such a small bribe to buy your soul. You should go a watch people suffer because of you. Just another crooked politician .
This guy is just crazy. He has to go.
As someone who is suffering from chronic pain, this man breaks my heart. I need this option. I can't take much more of the pain. It's ruining my quality of life. I was so hopeful when the bill passed senate and now this man is ruining every ounce of hope I had left for a normal life. I hope he never has to experience such a life.
Pennsylvania needs the potential revenue that legal marijuana sales would generate to reduce or eliminate school taxes. That should be our ultimate goal. Homeowners cannot continue to bear the full burden any longer.
Enough is enough.. You work for us not the lobbies.
Hoping this would pass help people with illnesses, since it has not, you can get the heck out and go far far away! BYE!