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Interview 4-2-09: Congressman Ron Paul talks marijuana

From: Chris Goldstein
Length: 00:12:36

Congressman Ron Paul is interviewed by Chris Goldstein for Active Voice Radio on 4-2-09 about medical marijuana, decriminalization and President Obama's recent comments on legalization. Read the full description.
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Piece Description

Congressman Ron Paul is interviewed by Chris Goldstein for Active Voice Radio on 4-2-09 about medical marijuana, decriminalization and President Obama's recent comments on legalization. Rep. Paul noted that he does not see marijuana legalization as a tax issue, since he is anti-tax anyway, but sees the topic is a state's rights and privacy issue. Congressman Paul also noted his own rather conservative district voters in Texas have never penalized him for his pro-reform positions.

Summary of questions:

- HR 5842 "Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act"

- HR 5843 "An Act to Remove Federal Penalties for the Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults"

 - The Industrial Hemp Farming Act

- President Obama's comments on marijuana during the online town-hall

- Attorney General Eric Holder's statement son ending federal medical marijuana raids

- Is marijuana reform a civil rights and social justice issue?

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A voice of reason

Congressman Paul presents a reasonable look at this issue. He also isn't afraid to give us an insight into how politicians do what they do. It's a shame most politicians care more about their next election campaign than they do about simply doing their jobs, serving the country.

Intro and Outro

INTRO:

Chris Goldstein hosts the weekly program Active Voice Radio and has covered marijuana reform as a social justice issue.

OUTRO:

Chris Goldstein hosts the weekly program Active Voice Radio and has covered marijuana reform as a social justice issue.