Comments on: Obama won’t prosecute medical marijuana users in states where it’s legal

By: Appalling

Appalling — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:04:04 +0000

I saw this today:
http://www.twincities.com/ci_13608723?IADID=Search-www.twincities.com-www.twincities.com

“Doyle: Medical marijuana restrictions senseless
The Associated Press
Updated: 10/21/2009 10:22:24 AM CDT

MADISON, Wis.—Gov. Jim Doyle says he supports legalizing medical marijuana in Wisconsin if a law can be written that restricts its use to people who have a doctor’s prescription.

At an appearance in Wausau, Doyle says he has no problem with the use of marijuana to treat severe pain and other medical conditions, if it’s prescribed by a doctor.

Doyle’s comments come after a decision by the Obama administration not to prosecute users and suppliers of medical marijuana in the 14 states where it’s been legalized. The decision is a clear break from the policies of the Bush administration.

The governor says restricting the use of medical marijuana makes no sense when doctors can already prescribe more dangerous drugs like morphine.

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Information from: Wisconsin Public Radio, http://www.wpr.org”

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Now, how is it that “T-Paw” and good ‘ol Jim can have time for friendly wagers on the Vikes/GB game and TV publicity time, but they just don’t have the time to sit down and exchange ideas on this issue? How can a state line, where the two governors have openly railed for sharing of expenses, make for such a difference of opinion and policy?? Politics as usual.

By: Quite Impressive

Quite Impressive — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:51:44 +0000

Obama already issued this statement through AG Eric Holder.
Apparently L.A. county prosecutors didn’t get that memo, as they have said recently they plan to try to close down 100% of dispensaries in L.A. I hope this is more than window dressing on Obama’s part, but so far, he has given only “hope” and no real change to Bush-era policies. He has even extended Bush doctrine agendas. Until federal law is changed with respect to the Controlled Substances Act, and marijuana is taken out of a Schedule I rating (meaning no medical benefit) the true change needed- RESEARCH, will not happen. As it stands, the government has a monopoly on marijuana research and is a huge impediment to truly discovering the medical potentials of cannabis.

By: RFWoodstock

RFWoodstock — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:32:27 +0000

Valid medicinal value, it’s a victimless crime, the War on Drugs WAY too costly, too many arrests for simple possession, tax it and use the money to pay for health insurance and to reduce the deficit. Need I say more?

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