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Monday, October 4, 2010

A silence falls over the land.

I've sent the following note to quite a few legislators and hopefuls. Some, without exception Democrats, have replied, saying they support Measure 13. No Republicans have yet replied. Here's the question:

Hi (name of Rep. or Sen.).
Do you support or oppose Initiated Measure 13 in next month's election? Why?
Thank you.
Bob Newland

I surmise that those who support it largely are not afraid to say so, while those who oppose it are just sandbaggin', waiting until Nov. 3 to say, "I've always supported medical marijuana," or "I knew South Dakotans wouldn't accept medical marijuana."

It's easy to lead when you know the result in advance. When you don't, well....

2 comments:

repete said...

You just nailed the problem many people have with the teaparty.

Care to share who said what?

Bob Newland said...

I'll post a list of opposition, no replies, and supporters soon.