The Rockdale News Digital Edition March 18, 2015 | Page 12

Perspectives Wednesday, March. 18, 2015 Our Thoughts your feedback Watch the video T. Pat Cavanaugh is the publisher of The Rockdale News and The Covington News. He can be reached at [email protected] guest column Your thoughts — Facebook Medical Marijuana Bill Lost in Smoke Debra J. Saunders Columnist Email Debra J. Saunders at dsaunders@ sfchronicle.com. To find out more about Debra J. Saunders go to www.creators. com. Last year, Congress passed an amendment that barred the Department of Justice from using federal dollars to prosecute medical marijuana dispensaries in states that have legalized them. Last week, three senators proposed a measure to clean up the federal-state medical marijuana mess once and for all. Read more “From San Francisco, the CARERS Act looks like a political slamdunk. It has bipartisan support. Already 23 states have legalized medical marijuana, which puts momentum on the “yes” side.” Michelle Ransom Rutledge: This is to my fellow Rockdale County residents. Are you aware that the Commission chairman of Rockdale - Richard Oden - has asked the Board for a 2015 Ford Expedition at $44,756? This vehicle has a towing package and is 4 wheel drive. The complaint is that his current vehicle - an Expedition - is 10 years old and has 124,000 miles on it. Now he expects us with our tax dollars to upgrade his ride. So,,,y’all speak out to these people that WE VOTED INTO OFFICE and say NO to this outrageous request! This man was elected to help run Rockdale County and we should NOT pay $50 grand for his penis extension!!! JMO