http://www.nhinsider.com/matt-simon/Copyright NHInsider.com 2006-2007en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.5.4 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Chaz ProulxFri, 26 Jun 2009 14:21:52 +0000http://www.nhinsider.com/matt-simon/2009/6/26/governor-lynch-will-study-medical-marijuana-bill-before-he-d.html#comments13961:1409652:comment/4632806
Let's all hope that the governor does the RIGHT THING and signs.

Cz]]>Chaz ProulxFri, 08 May 2009 12:57:08 +0000http://www.nhinsider.com/matt-simon/2009/5/7/vermont-state-police-medical-marijuana-law-an-unqualified-su.html#comments13961:1409652:comment/3990389
Just to be clear, I looked for Richard's articles last night before I included his name. I wasn't able to locate anything current. Sorry Richard.

As for NH INSIDER, after I say the "Bathroom Bill" poll, you lost all credibility with me.

Now you frame the social issues in a "Liberal Agenda" Poll.

That's Sununu's set up for the next election.

Shame]]>Chaz ProulxFri, 08 May 2009 12:51:36 +0000http://www.nhinsider.com/matt-simon/2009/5/7/vermont-state-police-medical-marijuana-law-an-unqualified-su.html#comments13961:1409652:comment/3990371
But this week, with the Bill hanging by a thread, there is no--zero--nada buzz from so called small government Republicans.

Even Matt's article here attract no discussion, other than Steven Connally's cranky observations.]]>NH INSIDERFri, 08 May 2009 12:41:10 +0000http://www.nhinsider.com/matt-simon/2009/5/7/vermont-state-police-medical-marijuana-law-an-unqualified-su.html#comments13961:1409652:comment/3990329
What other website in NH is hosting Matt and NH Commonsense, giving them full editorial control over what they say, and how they say it. Plus Hosting Richard who as Matt pointed out is outspoken proponent of Med. Marijuana legislation.

Work Hard Have Fun!
Bob DeMaura]]>Matt SimonFri, 08 May 2009 12:04:20 +0000http://www.nhinsider.com/matt-simon/2009/5/7/vermont-state-police-medical-marijuana-law-an-unqualified-su.html#comments13961:1409652:comment/3990244
I'm really sorry to hear about your friend's sentence, but your comment is way off base. First off, Richard Barnes has written multiple articles favoring marijuana legalization. Even though he doesn't smoke pot and he has young children, Richard argues against marijuana prohibition more boldly than just about anybody I know... not bad for a Republican.

Also, Libertarians have been an active part of the coalition behind HB 648 from the beginning. The NHLA supported the bill and rated it "high impact, pro-liberty" legislation. Rich Tomasso provided very thoughtful testimony on behalf of the Libertarian Party at both committee hearings. Libertarians have always been consistent critics of Drug Prohibition, even while Democrats like Bill Clinton and Al Gore were continuing to escalate the Drug War.

Anyway, the negative stuff isn't helpful.

Matt]]>