President Obama had an internet town hall meeting today.  I tuned in and was impressed to see the newest version of the FDR fireside Chats.  There were almost 100,000 questions submitted and over three and a half million votes from all over the country to decide what Americans want to talk with their president about.  In case you missed it but are interested you can go to whitehouse.gov to read their blog entry about the town hall meeting which even has a full transcript if you want detail.

One of the questions that hit home for us here in California was about legalizing marijuana to create revenue.  Last month Democratic State Assemblyman, Tom Ammiano, introduced a bill that would legalize pot and allow the State of California to regulate and tax its sale.  His thought was that it would bring billions of dollars to our cash strapped state.  President Obama didn’t agree with that theory.

Courtesy of YouTube here is his response to the question about legalizing marijuana:

On Saturday, March 28, 2009, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM the California Museum, 1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814, will celebrate Barbie’s 50th with a book-signing for Robin Gerber’s newest biography, ”Barbie and Ruth”.  The book tells the story of Mattel founder Ruth Handler and the creation of Barbie.  From 11:00AM to 12:00PM, Gerber will lead a discussion on Handler and Barbie’s legacy of the last 50 years and then sign her new book, which can be purchased in the Museum’s store.

The Museum will also have a display of about 200 Barbies, ranging from vintage to designer, as well as the only Maria Shriver Barbie Doll which is housed in the Museum’s vintage Barbie display.  

There will also be arts and crafts projects for the family.  This is a great chance for a day of mother-daughter bonding, as well as an interesting close of Women’s History Month.

California Museum