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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders Wants To Legalize Medical Marijuana For Military Veterans [View all]Uncle Joe
(58,362 posts)15. Those are your words, not the OP and as I stated to which you ignored, Bernie wants to go
even farther and has since 2015.
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Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced the legislation in February, and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) was an original cosponsor.
Sanders has been one of the most prominent advocates for cannabis reform in Congress, and he was the first major presidential candidate to endorse legalization during his last campaign in 2015. However, this appears to be the first time hes cosponsored a veterans-specific marijuana bill.
Last month, the senator released a wide-ranging plan to end prohibition, which involves using executive action to federally deschedule cannabis within his first 100 days in office, pushing Congress to pass legislation that would make legalization permanent and ensuring that the people most harmed by the drug war, as opposed to large corporations, are the primary beneficiaries of the legal market.
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Another unique proposal that Sanders is open to, according to a top campaign advisor, is covering medical cannabis through a universal health care program that hes championed.
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https://www.marijuanamoment.net/bernie-sanders-wants-to-legalize-medical-marijuana-for-military-veterans/
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Uncle Joe
Nov 2019
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Wait, what are you saying Uncle Joe?! Read the article and portray Bernie's actual agenda...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Nov 2019
#29
This bill was introduced by Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii way back on February 12...
George II
Nov 2019
#2
Yes, RIF, the subject line implies that this is BS' revolutionary idea. On the other hand...
George II
Nov 2019
#7
The subject line states the truth, if Bernie didn't want to legalize Marijuana for Veterans,
Uncle Joe
Nov 2019
#8
But it was presented as though it was his idea, but in fact he's following again....
George II
Nov 2019
#14
Those are your words, not the OP and as I stated to which you ignored, Bernie wants to go
Uncle Joe
Nov 2019
#15
The OP omits Tim Kaine's efforts. Not very good journalism by any actual standard.
ehrnst
Nov 2019
#26
LOL... Uncle Joe nails it again!! Reading IS fundamental... sure would help.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Nov 2019
#30
Bernie, once again, bringing important issues to the fore... military vets salute you Bernie!!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Nov 2019
#31