Pubdate: Mon, 22 Jun 2015
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser (HI)
Copyright: 2015 Star Advertiser
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/5154
Author: Jeff Yamashita

POT BILL WILL LEAD TO LEGACY OF SHAME

I hope Gov. David Ige will not sign into law House Bill 321, the 
medical marijuana dispensary bill. It will be a disaster for Hawaii.

This bill isn't simply about providing medical marijuana safely to 
those needing the drug. It lays a foundation for establishing 
multimillion-dollar marijuana businesses. I believe there is a 
movement by proponents of this bill to legalize marijuana usage, 
which federal law prohibits.

As a retired police officer, I know the laws would be unenforceable. 
If signed into law, it will be devastating to our Hawaiian culture, 
our children and grandchildren. Let's protect Hawaii's future 
generations, not leave a legacy of shame.

Jeff Yamashita

Waipahu
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