Anti-marijuana New York assemblyman busted for weed possession

[PeeKnuckle]

A Republican lawmaker in New York who has a record of voting against
medical marijuana legalization has been arrested and charged with
possession of marijuana.

State police said that a suspicious odor was noticed in Assemblyman
Steve Katz’s vehicle when they pulled him over for driving around 80 mph
in a 75 mph zone at around 10 a.m. Thursday morning.

“After noting the odor of marijuana, a New York State Trooper found
Katz in possession of a small bag of marijuana,” a statement from state
police said, according to the Times Union.

Katz was given an appearance ticket for having less than 25
grams and is scheduled to appear in Coeymans Town Court on March 8. He
also faces charges for speeding.

Last year, the assemblyman voted against a bill that would have legalized medical marijuana in New York.

Katz’ office said that he was expected to release a statement later on Friday.

 

Source - RawStory

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/03/15/anti-marijuana-new-york-assemblyman-busted-for-weed-possession/

[Dateranoth]

How does this make any sense?  Vote down something that you take part in?  I can only assume, that in the insanity of power, they believe they are above the law.

[PeeKnuckle]

Lobbyists.

 

Hey there Mr. Politician. We'd like to donate $500,000 to your campaign.

 

Hey, thanks!

 

No problem and good luck!

 

I won and I'd like to thank all those who made this possible.

 

About that thanks you just spoke of -- We're a division of PharmaX, and this pesky Cannabis bill could be the downfall of our cancer medicines.

 

Don't say another word. I'm already voting down the bill right now! *puff puff*

[MWB]

Mebbe he's a kingpin in the pot empire, didnt want Uncle Sam getting part of his action.