I won't let New York go to pot: Governor hopeful Andrew Cuomo says he is against medical marijuana

[Renew Deal]

Democrat Andrew Cuomo is not a fan of medical marijuana.

Heading into the final week of his campaign for governor, Cuomo told reporters on Sunday that he does not want to see New York follow California's example and legalize pot for medical purposes.

"The dangers of medical marijuana outweigh the benefits," said Cuomo, who has admitted using marijuana in his youth. "I don't think the bill passes."

Told that pot's legalization could generate revenues for the state, he said, "A lot of things could raise revenues. Legalizing prostitution could raise revenues. I'm against that, too."

Cuomo's opponent, Republican Carl Paladino, recently said he wanted the issue put to a referendum.
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http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/10/25/2010-10-25_medical_marijuana_vote_is_another_of_crazy_carls_extreme_measures___i_wont_let_s.html

[Renew Deal]

1. kick

I'm surprised this has been missed with all the weed rage these days

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[CBGLuthier]

2. Well, then. If he gets sick, I won't force him to use it.

Now how's about letting the rest of us citizens decide for our goddamned selves.

Dangers of medical marijuana? What a fucking stupid thing to say. I am glad I don't have to vote in that state. None of their candidates are worth a fuck.

[mdmc]

4. ..

[mdmc]

3. ok for him to smoke pot, sniff coke..

but send the black man to jail..

[Warren Stupidity]

5. The idiocy is strong in both parties.

Andrew should serve time for his self confessed crimes. At least that nut-job Paladino, having nothing to lose anymore, 'fessed up that this is actually sane policy.

"The dangers of medical marijuana outweigh the benefits" - there are no real dangers associated with the use of marijuana other than arrest and incarceration.