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Anti-Cannabis Group Uses Orlando Massacre as Prohibitionist Talking Point

Submitted by Marijuana News on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 09:48

It’s an exchange of Twitter barbs that might be dubbed a “dustup” if 49 people weren’t dead.

In the wake of Sunday’s tragic shooting rampage at a popular gay night club in Orlando, an anti-cannabis group saw an opportunity to score political points. Responding to an Oregon congressman’s tweet expressing his condolences, the group, SAM Oregon, lashed out at the congressman for supporting legal cannabis.

Earl Blumenauer 
 

✔@repblumenauer

Words cannot express my sorrow. Disgusted by this horrific act on the LGBT community & cowardice of those who won't pass sensible gun laws.

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