Pubdate: Thu, 29 May 2014
Source: Chico News & Review, The (CA)
Copyright: 2014 Chico Community Publishing, Inc.
Contact:  http://www.newsreview.com/chico/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/559
Author: Everett Gremminger

LOBBYING FOR CANDIDATES

Andrew Merkel is running for the Board of Supervisors. He blames his 
opponent solely for his difficulties in growing and profiting in the 
illegal trade [of marijuana-growing]. Merkel thinks marijuana growers 
are helping the economics of the county. How does for-profit pot help 
the economy? Do they pay taxes on the illegal sales? The money from 
for-profit pot is received for future favors.

The citizens of Butte County complained and a pot ordinance was voted 
on by the board. The potheads and dopers (cannabis criminals) only 
wanted more pot in our county. The ordinance has a provision for 
medical-hardship cases to grow more than allowed by the ordinance. 
This ordinance irked the for-profit growers.

The only agenda item Merkel would bring to the board is marijuana. He 
has no compassion for anyone other than those who follow his advocacy 
for marijuana.

Everett Gremminger

Magalia
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