Is Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Promoting Recreational Pot?

I used to be a fan of Sid Miller.  He seemed to be a champion of farmers and ranchers.  Then I got this email from him.  Here are some statements from Sid Miller's email below.

The history of cannabis prohibition reflects the failed alcohol prohibition of the 1920s

It is rooted in a distant history of racism, classism, and an authoritarian desire to control others. It is as anti-American in its origins as could be imaginable.

18 states, including conservative states like Arizona, Montana, and Alaska, have legalized commercial sales to ALL adults.

It sure sounds like he is for legalizing marijuana for recreational use because it is anti-American to make it illegal.  Our RPT platform says this about pot.

227. Marijuana Remains Illegal: We oppose the legalization of recreational marijuana and offer opportunities for drug treatment before penalties for its illegal possession, use, or distribution.

The Republican Party of Texas opposes recreational pot.  Does that make the RPT anti-American because we for the authoritarian desire to control recreational drugs?  Sid Miller seems to say so.  Those are his words, "anti-American."

My brother-in-law was driving me in Portland, Oregon, and bragging about how liberal Oregon is, that recreational pot is legal there.  Then a driver runs a stop sign and my brother-in-law honks the horn and yells, "Damn pot head!"  Stoned drivers are bad drivers.  Obviously, wide spread pot use is contrary to plank 227 of our party platform, but Sid Miller is for it.

I wonder how much money he was paid to become pro-pot.  If you are a volunteer who can track the donations to Sid Miller back to legal marijuana farms or legal marijuana distribution businesses, let me know and tell me how you unraveled the connection.  We need to get better at tracking the money that influences our politicians.

Pot is not the only concern.  Someone with connections to the border patrol told me that Sid Miller supported removing Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) from beef, and now it is easier for Mexican Cartels to sell rustled cattle in the U.S.  Here is a statement from Sid Miller supporting the repeal of County of Origin Labeling:   https://www.texasagriculture.gov/NewsEvents/NewsEventsDetails/tabid/76/Article/3184/Statement-by-Commissioner-Miller-on-Repeal-of-Country-of-Origin-Labeling.aspx

Here is an article linking the Cartels to Mexican cattle:  https://www.chron.com/news/nation-world/article/U-S-links-Mexican-cattle-business-to-cartels-1674193.php

I have always suspected it is money that gives us such crummy leadership within the Texas leadership.  We need to get better at tracing the money.  Maybe Sid Miller and marijuana is a good place to start investigating.  If you find a connection, let me know, please

Robert Canright

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The opinions expressed here are my own and do not represent the Collin County Republican Party.

----- Forwarded Message -----

From: Sid Miller <campaign@millerfortexas.com>

To: Robert Canright 

Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 10:14:29 AM CDT

Subject: It's Time for Cannabis Reform in Texas!

Standing Up for Compassionate Use Dear Robert, In a free society, government needs a powerful reason to make something illegal. Permitting adults to freely enjoy their peaceful choices should always be our first option, unless overwhelming evidence exists to justify restricting those choices. The history of cannabis prohibition reflects the failed alcohol prohibition of the 1920s, complete with gangs, corruption, and widespread violence against the lives and liberties of American citizens. When looking back, we can see that this prohibition was not born out of medical data, social data, or fair-minded analysis.  Rather, it is rooted in a distant history of racism, classism, and an authoritarian desire to control others. It is as anti-American in its origins as could be imaginable. It must end.  Today, 39 states, including solid conservative states like Oklahoma, Utah, and Florida, have legalized cannabis for compassionate use (medical marijuana). Beyond that, 18 states, including conservative states like Arizona, Montana, and Alaska, have legalized commercial sales to ALL adults. While I am not sure that Texas is ready to go THERE, I have seen first hand the value of this medicine to our fellow Texans. The states that have gone before have given us the real world data of the benefits and costs we need to implement good policy here. I fought hard to legalize hemp farming in Texas, and it has been a great success. We have a small compassionate use program, but it needs to be expanded and accessible to every Texas with the medical need. A March UT poll showed 83% of Texans support compassionate use. Today, I am calling on the Governor and the legislature to keep going down the path they have already started by creating a robust and well-regulated medical marijuana market for every Texan who will benefit from it.    Whether the state should rightly deny ANY Texans access to cannabis remains a question for debate. That same UT poll shows 60% support for full commercial legalization. I'm certain that conversation will continue. But on the question of compassionate use, the verdict is in. Today, even 74% of my fellow Texas Republicans support it. Governor Abbott, members of the Texas legislature ⁠—  It is time to set aside the politics and do what Our Lord calls us to do...   Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. — Colossians 3:12 SID MILLER Texas Agriculture Commissioner   Do you agree? Reply to this email and let me know your thoughts.   View this email in your browser Paid for by Miller for Texas. Copyright © 2022 Miller For Texas. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or otherwise expressed interest in receiving campaign updates from the Sid Miller campaign for re-election, Texas Agriculture Commissioner. MillerForTexas.com Miller For Texas 6407 S US Highway 377 Stephenville, TX 76401-8672