Pennsylvania Libertarians Condemn Matt Baker’s Attempts to Block Medical Marijuana Bill

Denying Pennsylvanians access to medical cannabis is cruel punishment for those suffering from a variety of illnesses

In response to actions by Pennsylvania State Representative Matt Baker (R-68th District) blocking a vote on Senate Bill 3 – which would legalize the use of cannabis for medical purposes  – Matthew Schutter, Chairman of the Lehigh County Libertarian Party and candidate for Carbon County Sheriff, issued the following statement on behalf of the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania:

“Citizens in 23 states plus the District of Columbia have access, with a doctor’s prescription, to medical cannabis. This substance provides them with relief from symptoms associated with chemotherapy, AIDS, PTSD, glaucoma, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and other conditions. For many medical…