Mayor demands state Reps' resignation for voting to decriminalize

[amsterdamage]

This is obscene!! Manchester mayor, Frank Guinta, is demanding state Rep. David Scannell's resignation simply because Scannell voted to decriminalize marijuana in New Hampshire!!

I thought the idea was for our representatives to vote according to the will of their constituents, not because of the intimidation of prohibitionist-minded officials. No wonder marijuana isn't legalized if everyone who votes for it risks losing their jobs!!


We should demand the Mayor's resignation!! In fact you can do that right here: http://www.manchesternh.gov/forms/MYRContactForm.asp (use a false name and contact details, eg 889 Elm Street, Manchester NH 03101, p 603.666.6600, and set up a separate email account too if you're concerned about security)


http://www.unionleader.com/article.a...5-083d0144c820

Mayor Frank Guinta has asked state Rep. David Scannell to resign as spokesman for the Manchester school district after Scannell voted Tuesday to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Scannell insisted he will not resign, saying his vote is a form of political speech protected by the U.S. Constitution. He also raised the possibility he would take legal action against the mayor or anyone who tries to strip away his job.