Mediaboss Marketing

THORN:Representing Himself

Kentucky Republican Floor Leader Sen. Damon Thayer doesnt care if you, or any other Kentuckian, want medical marijuana legalized. In a KET interview, the Georgetown lawmaker said he doesnt support it, even though he knows his constituents do. If they dont like it they can take it out on me in the next election, he said. Kentucky lawmakers know they can keep getting reelected if they have a bit of power and an R in front of their name. Mitch McConnells been doing it for years. Maybe its time to show them that they cant. Of course, Thayer isnt up for reelection until 2024. Perhaps thats why hes feeling so bold.

The Louisville Democratic Party has chosen their nominee to run for Rep. Reginald Meeks state House seat as the longtime lawmaker prepares to retire. And their selection was refreshing. Keturah Herron is a former ACLU lobbyist who pushed for Louisville and Kentucky to ban no-knock warrants. Shed also be the first openly LGBTQ House member in Kentuckys history. Of course, shes not the only promising candidate: Robert LeVertis Bell, a democratic socialist and public school teacher says he will also be on the ballot for the special election in February. But, were looking forward to choosing between at least two candidates who could represent Louisville well.

Louisville closed out another blood-soaked year with a record-breaking 188 homicides in 2021. And the crime wave does not show signs of stopping. The shooting that resulted in the first homicide of 2022 occurred on New Years Day. Perhaps Louisvilles greatest hope of stemming the tide of violence is stricter gun laws. But, the Kentucky legislature only seems interested in making it easier for people to get their hands on firearms in the current legislative session. (See this weeks news story.)

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul announced that he will no longer be posting to YouTube unless its to criticize the platform, which has suspended him in the past for spreading COVID misinformation. Instead, hell be taking his rantings to the echo chambers of conservative social media sites. Now, if only hed give up Twitter.

Keep Louisville interesting and support LEO Weekly by subscribing to our newsletter here. In return, youll receive news with an edge and the latest on where to eat, drink and hang out in Derby City.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

See the original post here:
Thorns & Roses: Kentucky Sen. Damon Thayer Is Only Representing Himself When It Comes To Medical Marijuana - Louisville Eccentric Observer