how is it that some states have it and other dont? I mean like what is the reason, if its proven to be medically useful for californians why isnt it good enough for floridians?
it's not like federal gov't picks themselves which states are getting mmj.. the state's decide themselves whether to legalize medicinal use or not. Edit: and it still breaks federal law in the end, unfortunately. Which is why so many dispensaries have been raided by dea over the years. It's not just 100% medicinally legal in california.... federal law is still trying to fight against it, although theyre failing.
yea there's really no logic lol. medically, there isn't a difference between people in different states of course haha
[quote name='"budsmokington"'] if its proven to be medically useful for californians why isnt it good enough for floridians?[/quote] Cause the only people that go out and vote in Florida are all the senior citizens coming down here to retire and die. They grew up brainwashed about blacks and mexicans and their devil weed and it won't be legal down here until they all kill themselves in automobile accidents cause they can't fucking drive, or tip....
The main reason is public referendum. Most of the states that have medical marijuana, it was passed by the voters, usually over the objection of their legislators. States that don't have a pubic referendum/ ballot initiative process are left to wait on their law makers to do the right thing.
[quote name='"Exodus2011"'] damn i thought i was the only one who thought this. all they do is sit around and play bingo [/quote] Then they go for the early bird at my restaurant while taking up two spots with their car and complain until they get something free then leave me a 10% tip on the meal they got 20% off of
Play bingo??? I'm in California- I have it made- a legal MMJ patient with a "very well lit closet". And I am one of those "Old people" whom you consider "are a waste..." I am an activist- I work to get cannabis legal for you! I dare you to run a search on "Granny Storm Crow"! Or if that is too much, click that first link in my sig and just read the titles- no long medical studies or even news articles........ I bet you don't have enough patience to even read all the titles! Can either you MATCH me? A 64 year old little old lady? Or is taking a challenge like that too much for you young'uns? And you better not call me a "waste" to MY FACE, baby-boys! Granny
I was going to say "and eat food, and use electricity, and burn carbon, and breathe air, and drink water, and put pharmaceuticals down the drains, and feed Big Pharma, and pass stupid laws..." but then I read this: I love you Storm Crow.
yea as soon as i saw your name browsing this thread, i was like ohhhhh shit. seriously granny, we dont put you in the category, we are talking about the ones who do nothing but play bingo and live in retirement homes. sorry for any offense i might have done, i really didn't mean it. haha, you are young at heart
Look, the difference between me and them is that I KNOW! Old "Uncle Joe" and "Aunt Rose" will never vote for "legalizing pot". But show them a medicinal herb that prevents Alzheimer's- Marijuana May Slow Alzheimer's (news - 2006) Marijuana May Slow Alzheimer's Protects "Joe's" diabetic heart, Lab Notes: Pot Has Benefits for Diabetic Hearts (news - 2010) Medical News: Lab Notes: Pot Has Benefits for Diabetic Hearts - in Lab Notes, Lab Notes from MedPage Today and takes care of his diabetic neuropathy, too! Cannabinoids inhibit and may prevent neuropathic pain in diabetes. (news - 2010) MediGardens: March 2010: Cannabinoids inhibit and may prevent neuropathic pain in diabetes. (University of Calgary; Alberta, Canada) And for "Rose", it soothes her Crohn's, Science: Treatment of Crohn's disease with cannabis: an observational study (news – 2011) International Association for Cannabis as Medicine her aching hands, Cannabis could relieve rheumatoid arthritis pain (news - 2005) Cannabis could relieve rheumatoid arthritis pain - Health News, Health & Families - The Independent strengthens her bones, Hebrew U. Researchers Find Cannabis Can Strengthen Bones (news - 2006) http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/96146 and stops breast cancer before it spreads! Medical marijuana news. Cannabidiol stops the spread of breast cancer. (news - 2010) Medical marijuana news. Cannabidiol stops the spread of breast cancer. - National Cannabis Revolution | Examiner.com Now if print-ups of these articles (or others from my list) were to "magically" start showing up at senior centers, or left in magazines at doctor's offices, or in laundromats, perhaps the perception of cannabis would change. Since seniors vote, they could make a BIG difference in the outcome of the next election! Want LEGAL CANNABIS? EDUCATE!
Granny, we love you! You are a gem but what we mean is most folks your age are completely ignorant and have their beliefs set stone it's sad but true. Bless your heart for doing hours and hours of research to fill our young minds with knowledge -- OP Florida has pufmm (People United For Medical Marijuana). I've volunteered with them before, they are all over Florida always going to events to get petitions signed to get it on the ballot next year. Even if it doesn't pass, getting it on the ballot is a step in the right direction. All you need to be is a registered voter in FL. Sign the petition and send it to them. Get your friends, family, everyone to sign. Want to help more? They have a FB page that is always being updated with events. Their website is People United for Medical Marijuana - Florida PAC
Go granny. Tell these young whipper snappers what's up. The "old" folks do a lot more effective work on legalization than the 18-25's. Take grannies advise, I do regular "seeding" of reading material at the local senior center and laundry mat. I also leave copies of stuff in magazines at the doctors office. Unorthodox methods of education work. Don't be afraid to try new things. I got a roadside cleanup and we got the first street sign in Michigan with the word marijuana on it.
[quote name='"Storm Crow"']Play bingo??? I'm in California- I have it made- a legal MMJ patient with a "very well lit closet". And I am one of those "Old people" whom you consider "are a waste..." I am an activist- I work to get cannabis legal for you! I dare you to run a search on "Granny Storm Crow"! Or if that is too much, click that first link in my sig and just read the titles- no long medical studies or even news articles........ I bet you don't have enough patience to even read all the titles! Can either you MATCH me? A 64 year old little old lady? Or is taking a challenge like that too much for you young'uns? And you better not call me a "waste" to MY FACE, baby-boys! Granny[/quote] Your the exception I love the work that you do! Your not that old though my moms 5 years younger than you and both her and my grandma smoke or have smoked lol. I was just venting about the population that comes down here on vacation or to retire and who are half dead already