In a recent report by By Lydia Statz from University Wisconsin Madison Daily Cardinal entitled Upcoming referenda important in election, The marijuana, MATC and tax increase referenda require student researchanother favorable blow to the belt of marijuana prohibition was thrown.
The first concerns a topic that hasn’t seriously been talked about in Wisconsin until now. Voters in Dane County will have the first chance to sound off on the issue of legalizing medical marijuana tomorrow. The question, “Should the Wisconsin Legislature enact legislation allowing residents with debilitating medical conditions to acquire and possess marijuana for medical purposes if supported by their physician?” is the first marijuana referendum to successfully reach the people. The measure is not binding in any regard, but a strong showing either way will help advise the legislature and next governor on the people’s opinion of the issue.
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For anyone who’s read my previous columns, it should be pretty obvious that I will be wholeheartedly voting “Yes.” Admittedly, I would much prefer a referendum that has any potential to change the current laws, but any vote on the issue is a step toward full marijuana decriminalization. Plus, if the predictions are true, the question could pass by a wide margin, showing the state government that this is an issue the people are passionate about-prompting action. So, please, don’t let the apparent wishy-washy nature of this referendum keep you from the polls. Your vote on this issue will definitely “mean” something even if it doesn’t actually “do” anything.
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Jay Selthofner is the Founder of The Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network and Northern Wisconsin NORML. Jay ran for Wisconsin State Assembly 2010 as an Independent Candidate on a platform of legalizing cannabis.
He owns Selthofner Consulting which provides a wide array of services. His family owns Heritage Hemp Farm, which specializes in a compassion club style setting for their patrons and holds the annual "From the Land Festival" in Green Lake, WI, the third weekend in October.
Jay is also a contributor to The Stoner's Travel Guide and with the help of cannabis activists Gene and Jessica, they are about about to publish the book The Stoner's Travel Guide to Wisconsin which will include a business directory. If interested in advertising opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact Jay for a media kit.
Jay is a motivated citizen activist in Wisconsin. Through networking, communication and hard work he believes the reform of cannabis laws will progress despite relentless opposition.
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