The vote to override Lynch's veto
is next Thursday October 28th.
While the numbers look good in the House, we've been short two (for the two thirds required) in the Senate.
Betsi DeVries, who voted against medical marijuana, has been hearing from constituents. that effort must continue.
But there is reason to believe that Senator Deb Reynolds of Plymouth, who voted the right, compassionate way on the senate floor, is now being pressured by the governor to vote against the over-ride.
Reynolds and DeVries need to hear from you. And if you know people in their districts, that means the most, have them call.
The senators need to know their vote to override will cost them no votes in 2010; every poll shows a solid majority favors this compassionate legislation. Instead, by voting to over-ride they'll gain active supporters.
They need to know the momentum is real, especially after US Attorney General Holder and NH's US Attorney Kacavas say that if a state has a medical marijuana bill, patients will not be prosecuted. But there needs to be that state law in place!
Now is the time to call or email DeVries and Reynolds. Senator Reynolds is at 536-5553, Deborah.Reynolds@leg.state,nh.us, DeVries can be emailed at Besti.devries@leg.state.nh.us.
It is too bad the governor chose not to meet with patients. There are so many cases where this makes the difference between healing and dying.
Now is the time, you can make a difference.
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