(News-Press) -- Attorney John Morgan, who doesn't mince words when it comes to defending Amendment 2, says in an email blast that he's "mad as hell" about the latest Vote No on 2 commercial, which claims that caregivers would not be required to have background checks if the amendment, which would legalize medical marijuana, is approved.
"They use scare tactics to demonize caregivers -the people who take on the daunting task of caring for their friends and family members who can't care for themselves," Morgan says.
The text of Amendment 2 reads:
"Personal caregiver means a person who is at least twenty-one (21) years old who has agreed to assist with a qualifying patient's medical use of marijuana and has a caregiver identification card issued by the Department (of Health)."
Morgan's email is sent under the subject line: "I'm pissed and you should be too."
Morgan reiterates that he and Barbara Stiefel, a high-profile Democratic patron, will match any donation to the Amendment 2 campaign through midnight tonight.
Meanwhile, state Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam is holding a news conference today, sponsored by The Florida Chamber of Commerce, "to discuss the negative impacts Amendment 2 would have on Florida's businesses should it pass."
However, a November study by the state Department of Health says state projections of sales range from $138 million to $5.6 billion. State projections of tax revenue range from $8.3 million to $338 million.
The vote is Nov. 4, 35 days away. Polls show Floridians are still, in favor, but it takes 60 percent of voters who go to the polls to pass the measure.
Other groups are coming out with pro-con claims in the last few days include NationalMarijuanainfo.org, which says medical marijuana benefits those suffering from Hepatitis C and reduces domestic violence.
The Florida Sheriffs Association and medical experts on Thursday held a discussion, expressing concern about "The dangers marijuana" and the impact of marijuana and edible products. The association is head of a coalition called "Don't Let Florida Go to Pot."
