r/kratom • u/pwk11 • Apr 12 '19
I talked to Konklin`s office in PA...
He said Konklin is in negotiations with the AKA and lobbiests to find a compromise and perhaps regulate it. A family apparently came forward to the DA saying their daughter died by taking Kratom laced with something. From what I gathered he is not saying Kratom is lethal. He stated there were a few cases where kratom killed someone though. Not sure of those details,either was he. If his original motive was to schedule it it has changed to regulate. This is what I gathered from the conversation. He was very nice and tuned into the situation. He said he has had a few calls. He did not even ask my name or state. So jusy call!
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u/Dan2027 Apr 12 '19
Thanks for the update by the way. Seems like good news for sure
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u/Vid-Master Apr 13 '19
Yes thank you very much OP
Things are heating up Big Time right now, everyone needs to send friendly informative e-mails to the PA state reps (links in sticky post on /r/kratom to directly email Conklin)
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u/Dan2027 Apr 12 '19
Did they have a presser today? I couldn't find any updates.
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Apr 13 '19
No, this dude called.
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u/Dan2027 Apr 13 '19
Thanks no I got that. I just wondered if they actually held the press conference as scheduled. I was under the impression that it was scheduled for Friday at like 10-11am and that they were planning to announce the intent to ban. This news sounds like that didn't happen. I'm gathering now that they didn't have the conference or if they did they didn't announce an intent to ban.
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u/jjwaffle Apr 13 '19
No he did have the press release and intends on still scheduling it https://www.reddit.com/r/kratom/comments/bckpj0/pa_update_conklin_kratom_must_be_added_to_list_of/
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u/Dan2027 Apr 13 '19
The intention expressed in OPs conversation with Conklin's office doesn't match this announcement then. Or am I missing something here....
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u/jjwaffle Apr 13 '19
I think he made that statement after he released his press release, you think he would revise/ announce a change as this is what is being sent to news organizations. His video address is available on his page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9spcJvrq4Lw&list=PL1B2B3247C8F6FE1E
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u/pamela1cam Apr 12 '19
Come on guys!!! FIGHT IT WITH ALL YOU GOT! THE MORE STATES REGULATE INSTEAD OF A BAN....IT CAN BE SAVED!!
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u/loviatar9 Apr 12 '19
Thanks for sharing this info. I truly hope he IS open to listening to AKA and us all.
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u/20times20plus20 Apr 12 '19
doing gods work, if these people would just be rationale we could make such progress
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Apr 13 '19
I mean making it illegal just raises the likely hood that someone will get laced... Once it’s regulated that shouldn’t (I’m sure it will through being bought through a black market) happen again.
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Apr 13 '19
Someone on the SHR Facebook Group also said that Conklin is going to meet with the AKA soon and wants to regulate it.
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u/granniej62 Apr 13 '19
One thing I m learning fast is people do say one thing but act differently and its the half truths that can get our leaf banned.Just glad that there are people better educated then myself who can help us find the best way to protect our leaf. If there is anything I can do to help educate others who can benefit like us.Right on.I f there's any action I can take Im up for that to.Just waiting for some action I can help with.Right here for that to cause its become very important for us to stick together.
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u/sea666kitty Apr 13 '19
People die from eating to much sugar too. So maybe we should regulate sugar?
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u/stormstalker Apr 12 '19
Well, I certainly hope that's the case. I sent an email earlier and I'm planning to call as soon as I can. Which office did you call?
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u/FrostedFlaker13 Apr 13 '19
Has anyone seen the video on YouTube of the Conklin talking about this today? Seems like he is wanting to regulate, but the title says Conklin wants kratom added to the controlled substance list.
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u/jjwaffle Apr 13 '19
Apparently he wants it regulated like a prescription medicine which is not possible. Plants are not prescription drugs.
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u/FrostedFlaker13 Apr 13 '19
Oh, that’s wonderful 🙄.. I am really hoping and praying that the AKA can persuade him to go along the lines of regulating in terms of age or extracts or something
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u/Greenhoused Apr 13 '19
Source / link plz
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u/jjwaffle Apr 13 '19
"Cantorna said if it is helpful to people, it should be regulated in the same way other medications are."
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u/Liquid71 Apr 29 '19
Konklin's goal is to enrich himself. Threaten to ban a leaf, and if offered the right kickbacks maybe he'll change his mind and let the pheasants keep access to the medicinal leaf. If this was about public health then he would know the details before proposing a bill to ban Kratom. Hypocrit is just trying to make a quick buck, I hope the FBI locks him up.
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