Attention Vermont Voters

I haven't been following the state races in Vermont but I've received a couple of press releases from Hardy Machia, Libertarian Candidate for Governor that suggest a vote for him, while it won't give him the election, would be good for cannabis policy reform. He does have a strong platform.

Vermont leads the nation in terms of pot smokers per capita. Vermont has between 50,000-100,000 regular pot smokers. It is time for smokers to come together in the safety and privacy of voting booths and speak out.

- Politicians should not be deciding who can or can't use marijuana medically.

- Politicians should not be deciding if farmers can or can't grow hemp crops.

- Politicians should not be deciding if adults can or can't smoke some pot for the "pursuit of happiness." We should be free.

If elected Governor, I will:

* pardon all non-violent drug offenders in Vermont,

* champion the repeal of all marijuana laws in Vermont

* lead the US Supreme Court challenge to regain Vermonters' privacy, property, and sovereignty rights guaranteed by the Ninth and Tenth Amendment rights

By legalizing, regulating and taxing marijuana like alcohol or cigarettes, then Vermont can generate over $40 million in tax revenues which would be targeted to drug education and drug addiction services. .

A good turnout for Machia would certainly send a message.