Wisconsin politician accuses medical marijuana supporters of secret agenda
Rep. Leah Vukmir’s claim at a public hearing today drew boos from many in the room packed with sick people in wheelchairs or walking with the assistance of canes.By: Associated Press,
- Rep. Leah Vukmir
MADISON — A Republican opponent to allowing medical marijuana in Wisconsin accuses Democratic backers of using chronically ill patients to push a secret agenda of making pot legal for everyone.
Rep. Leah Vukmir’s claim at a public hearing today drew boos from many in the room packed with sick people in wheelchairs or walking with the assistance of canes. Supporters say marijuana helps patients deal with painful diseases, cancer treatments and other ailments.
Vukmir says there is no medical reasons to use marijuana and that other pain relief measures should be pursued that “do not require individuals to light a joint.”
Bill sponsors Rep. Mark Pocan of Madison and Sen. Jon Erpenbach of Waunakee vehemently denied that their goal was to legalize marijuana for everyone.
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