Vote Hemp 2004 Candidate Survey Questions

These questions should be answered by circling “Yes” or “No.” You are encouraged to explain your various positions on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Do you support allowing U.S. farmers to grow low-THC industrial hemp under a regulated system like the ones in Canada and the European Union, and would you sign into law legislation furthering that goal?

Yes    No

2. The Bush Administration has attempted to ban nutritious and safe hemp seed products that are exempt from the definition of marijuana. These foods products include bread, waffles, energy bars, non-dairy milk, and many other items that have been sold for years in thousands of stores. Hemp foods DO NOT get people high or cause people to fail drug tests (see TestPledge site). They DO contain an excellent balance of essential fatty acids (Omega-3 and Omega-6) and protein. Do you feel that hemp food products should remain legal?

Yes    No

3. In April of 2003, Zogby conducted a national poll of 1,000 likely voters that revealed a majority support allowing U.S. farmers to grow industrial hemp under a regulated system. Were you aware that 79% of American voters support allowing U.S. farmers to grow hemp to supply U.S. companies like Ford, Chrysler and Ralph Lauren?

Yes    No

4. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has made the research of industrial hemp nearly impossible by denying or delaying permits to researchers in Hawaii and elsewhere. Would you support or introduce legislation to allow states to conduct research on industrial hemp without a special federal permit?

Yes    No

To view the Vote Hemp 2004 Presidential Candidate Report Card, click here.