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In reply to the discussion: John Morgan: Debbie Wasserman Schultz should resign as Democratic chair [View all]Baitball Blogger
(51,624 posts)5. According to the article, she wants to protect the federal government's right to intervene.
Frankly, I've lived in Florida long enough to know that this state does not do regulation very well, if at all. If that's the case, her concerns are valid:
Other states have shown that lax oversight and ease of access to prescriptions can lead to abuse, fraud, and accidents, said her statement. Also, given Floridas recent history in combating the epidemic of pill mills and dubious distinction as having among the highest incidents of fraud, I do not believe we should make it easier for those seeking to abuse the drug to have easy access to it.
I have no doubt that medical marijuana will pass. But, we need watchdogs in place in this state.
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John Morgan: Debbie Wasserman Schultz should resign as Democratic chair [View all]
Baitball Blogger
Jun 2014
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I can think of several reasons, starting with her endorsement of a repuke over a Democrat in 2010
hobbit709
Jun 2014
#1
It's part of the shifting to the Left..and yes, she stands in the way protecting the precious Center
libdem4life
Jun 2014
#2
According to the article, she wants to protect the federal government's right to intervene.
Baitball Blogger
Jun 2014
#5
I have a couple of comments. Someone explain to me why the federal government
rhett o rick
Jun 2014
#10
I have no desire to defend her. I just agree that federal oversight is not
Baitball Blogger
Jun 2014
#34
It seems to be that there may be a reason for her to resign, but not the one he cited.
Shrike47
Jun 2014
#3
Though I agree with her on the federal oversight vs state regulation point, it
Baitball Blogger
Jun 2014
#40
Crist is a Democrat, more of one than some of the other FL Dems in leadership.
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#25
I'm sure Crist will act honorably and remember he's a Democrat, willing to shut out
Baitball Blogger
Jun 2014
#31
I still remember when she spoke glowingly of "her friend" Ginny Brown-Waite (R)
Fuddnik
Jun 2014
#23
And then there was Dave Lutrin, kicked out so a billionaire Republican could run.
madfloridian
Jun 2014
#36
Thank you! I've been bitching about this for years. Her resignation can't come too soon.
ancianita
Jun 2014
#17