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Medical Marijuana Industry News March 1, 2013

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Police Confiscate Cannon used to Fire Marijuana Across Border Fence…

Many of us have fired a potato cannon at some point in our lives.  Watching a potato fly across a field is one thing, but drug traffickers have taken the idea a bit further.  Recently a homemade cannon had been used to fire bags of marijuana over fences dividing the United States and Mexico.  The cannons have been modified and seem to be a significant improvement over traditional potato cannons. Bags with as much as 30 pounds of marijuana have been travelling up to 500 feet.  This is not the first time cannons have been used.  Mexican authorities claimed to have recovered similar devices over the years.  Authorities have their hands full as this is another example of difficult it has been to try and stop drug smuggling.

 

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Medical Marijuana Support Taking Hold in More States…

The acceptance of medical marijuana seems to be spreading at an accelerated rate.  Even in the deep south, a change in attitude toward medical marijuana seems to be taking place.  In Iowa, a recent poll conducted by The Des Moines Register showed that 58% of residents supported medical marijuana.  In Florida, the support runs even higher.  About 70% of Florida residents support a state constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana.  The support numbers are so high that many political analysts believe the issue may impact the state’s governor race.  Florida has a high number of elderly residents who may need pain relief.  Additionally, Florida is also known for illegal indoor grows, and is considered to have the most in the United States.

 

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Majority of California Residents Support Legalization of Recreational Marijuana…

While many around the country think the title of this section is a no brainer, overall support to legalize recreational marijuana has a rocky history in the state.  Past efforts have failed to gain enough support.  Like many states, there is a difference in attitude in rural areas vs. urban areas.  However, as the entire country starts to accept marijuana, the state where the modern movement started may also be on board.  The Field Research Corporation conducted the poll which found that 54% of California voters support legalizing recreational marijuana.  In 2010, a similar poll found that 50% supported the idea.  Support for the continued federal efforts to raid medical marijuana dispensaries received support from only 27% of residents.

 

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