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Message #114499 posted by everett (Info) May 11, 2008 14:59:49 ET
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Committee to Elect Everett Swift
17535 Co Rd 451
Hillman, Mi 49746
Phone 989-884-1139
Email everett@speednetllc.com
Web Site www.myspace.com/voteforswift
MICHIGAN CANDIDATE ISSUES STATE WIDE ULTIMATUM TO ELECTED OFFICIALS AND OTHER CANDIDATES
Hillman, MI – May 8, 2008 -- 106TH district candidate for Michigan State Representative Everett Swift issued an ultimatum to Elected officials and candidates State wide to go on the record on Industrial Hemp and stop being cowards.
The statement released by Mr. Swift reads as follows.
“If you are elected to any office in Michigan or running for an office from Township Supervisor, to Governor, including U.S. Senate and Congress I am calling on you to stop avoiding issues because you view them as too controversial.
I have contacted most of you about the Industrial Hemp issue and have yet to find one elected official in Michigan who will give a straightforward answer on your position on this issue.
Many of your constituents have told me you have ignored their requests for an answer also.
I have been told by some of you that the issue is “too controversial” and others have told me it is “too political.”
Candidates for office have told me and other voters that you “would support it if someone else brings the issue to the forefront but will not publicly say so”.
Another so called “Ron Paul Republican” told me yesterday “I will support Industrial Hemp but right now I have to deal with these Republicans so I can’t openly say I support it.”
Those were the exact words that person used.
It is shameful that you will spend endless hours researching an issue and filling out questionnaires from PAC’s and lobbyists in order to get a few dollars or an endorsement but you refuse to do the same for the people you should be most accountable to, the voters.
If you are afraid to state your position on any issue no matter how controversial then you should not be in or seeking public office.
Cowards have no place in government service but it appears that is what we have in office and seeking office now.
I issue the following ultimatum to each and every one of you. Study the Industrial Hemp issue and come to a decision if you support it or oppose it, then publicly go on the record and let us know where you stand by May 25th 2008.
You have the choice, stand up and be heard or be a coward.
We will be watching.”
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For media requests or questions contact Everett Swift by phone 989-884-1139 or email everett@speednetllc.com
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