Letter: Opposition to Question 2 Grows
Finally. A bipartisan all out political campaign is launched against the pot industry written and financed Question 2 to legalize commercial marijuana in Nevada.
Strong statements of opposition to Q2 were made by Governor Brian Sandoval, Lt. Governor Mark Hutchison, Attorney General Adam Laxalt, Senator Dean Heller and 3 members of Nevada's House delegation.
The bipartisan nature of the opposition was underscored by the fact that both of Nevada's U.S. Senate candidates, Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto and Republican Dr. Joe Heck, went on record as "No on 2". Two respected former Nevada Governors, Republican Robert List and Democrat Richard Bryan also voiced opposition.
The Coalition Against Recreational Marijuana, opposition to Q2, won important support from law enforcement — both the Nevada Sheriffs' and Chiefs' Association and Nevada District Attorneys Association, and from public health advocates — the Nevada State Medical Association. The negative risks to the gaming industry for being in conflict with federal marijuana law caused the Nevada Resorts Association to announce opposition to Q2 as well. Very good news.
Jim Hartman
President
Nevadans for Responsible Drug Policy
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