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Congress 33rd District

Bruce Margolin’s Congressional Run Brings Hope for Marijuana Patients and Activists

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To the dismay of some of our elected officials, marijuana reform is moving higher on the list of voter priorities. President Obama has has been dogged by questions regarding what appears to be a shift in his marijuana enforcement position.  More recently, voters showed that they are no longer willing to tolerate the failed 40 year war on drugs and elected retired judge Ellen Rosenblum, a huge supporter of marijuana rights.

High profile attorney and longtime ally of the marijuana movement, Bruce Margolin, provides even more hope for those seeking a common sense approach to cannabis law.  Margolin announced last month that he would be running for California’s 33rd Congressional district.  This district covers the Los Angeles’ coastal area and many feel the district could benefit tremendously from Mr. Margolin’s leadership.  He is running on a platform that seeks changes in many key areas such as immigration reform, economic fairness, and defending civil liberties.

Bruce Margolin also has a long track record for defending patients and activists.  He has lent his assistance to individuals involved with marijuana cases for over 40 years.  On his legal website 1800420laws.com, Mr. Margolin directly states his view on marijuana by saying “NO ONE belongs in jail for marijuana.”  He also has served as a director of Los Angeles chapter of NORML for 29 years, contributing to so much of the progress in the marijuana reform movement.  His long track record in marijuana law has made him the premiere legal expert on cannabis law in the United States.

With the injection of Super Pacs on an already polarized nation, the 2012 election already had the makings of a historic and nasty election.  Additionally, there will be at least two states (Washington, and Colorado) and possibly others where residents will have the opportunity to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana use. Bruce Margolin is entering the congressional race at the perfect time.  Patients, marijuana activists, immigrants, same sex couples and so many others desperately need representation in this political climate where federal authorities are still intent on violating our freedoms.

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