Title:
Huge victory: Gov. Christie okays dispensaries
Message:
On July 19, Gov. Chris Christie, who delayed
implementation of the state’s medical marijuana program since his January 2010
inauguration, reversed course and announced he
was moving forward with program implementation, “as expeditiously as
possible.” In his press conference, Christie also recognized medical marijuana
as compassionate pain relief, and stated, as a former U.S. Attorney, that he
does not believe federal law enforcement will expend “significantly lessening
resources” raiding New Jersey’s dispensaries.
Major kudos to Drug
Policy Alliance New Jersey and local activists and patients, for their hard
work pressuring the governor, and thank you to all who took action and let Gov.
Christie know the importance of this issue. Together, we won an important
victory! Please email Gov. Christie a
thank you.
The effect of this announcement will be felt across the
country, as pressure will increase on Rhode Island’s Gov. Lincoln
Chaffee (I) to implement that state’s medical marijuana program. Further,
conservative Republican Christie’s statements, along with medical marijuana
legislation’s passage in New Hampshire’s Republican supermajority-controlled
House, highlight that compassion is not a red or blue issue — it’s a human
issue. Check out the transcript
of this exciting press conference and we will keep you updated.
