FIX, DON'T NIX

The current legislative debate over the Montana Medical Marijuana Act
shows the cowardice of our elected officials in a way I never expected.

The liberal Democrats are nowhere to be seen, having turned over a
private medical issue to the local sheriffs. The police would never
release any information on your private habits.

The middle-of-the-road Republicans, intimidated by a toothless threat
from a federal attorney, are cowering in the corner like a 2-year-old
who has received a scolding from Mommy. The feds have been so
efficient on the war on drugs, they had to find the place with the
grow lights on Hwy. 12 to make a bust.

The tea party Republicans, have thrown away all of their libertarian
ideals and tossed the Tenth Amendment into the trash. What about
state's rights?

Shame! A shame on all of you!

It remains to be seen if the governor will hear what the people said
when they approved the referendum by a wide majority.

Veto the bill.

Try again next time to improve the system, but continue to bust the
ones who take advantage of the will of the people.

Pat Crowley

Helena