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Can The Aurora Shooting Make Us Rethink Medical Marijuana?
Now that we are about a week and a half beyond the horrific shooting in the Aurora movie theater during a premiere of “The Dark Knight Rises”, we are still trying to deal with the shock of what occurred. We would like to extend our condolences to the families of the victims in the Aurora shooting.
There is simply no reason to detail the disturbing events as almost everyone is already familiar with the tragedy at the Aurora movie theater. This article was not written to get into a second amendment debate. The country seems evenly divided on gun rights but we do have to ask exactly why it is that the right to self-defense force enjoys much more protection than the right to seek self-relief? Should they not at least be equal? Firearms are responsible for thousands of U.S. deaths every year opponents of marijuana are still eagerly awaiting the first death attributed solely to marijuana use.
Perhaps the right to bear arms is necessary, but we know for sure the right to relief is absolutely a right we should all be entitled to. As mentioned before the country is evenly divided on gun ownership yet gun rights are protected by politicians with unusual vigor. However, a physician’s right to prescribe cannabis is supported by almost 75% of the country, though by far fewer elected officials. We live in a representative democracy and we have to start to wonder exactly when is it that lawmakers will start to resemble us. They certainly do not talk or dress like most of us so is it not in their job description to push for legislation that is in line with what we want and not lobbyist interests?
However politicians are similar to us in one way, they also seem to have no clue as to why James Holmes walked into that movie theater armed to the teeth. What drives someone to acquire weapons and then indiscriminately open fire without a care to individuals or their families? It should only be a matter of time before politicians blame video games. However blaming that familiar suspect is far too simple an explanation as millions play video games but only a micro percentage of the population storm into public places with the intent to take down as many people as they can. We cannot solve this problem quickly but we can solve one other problem troubling this nation. In the amount of time it would take for the ink to dry on a bill, we could solve the issue of intolerable pain, lack of compassion, and an inability to understand. Our government could legalize medical marijuana. Senseless violence is difficult to stop, so it
Marijuana to Finally get Day in Court
Rigid fear mongering politics is not exactly a new strategy when our government wants its people to be against a cause. However their dishonesty and misleading tactics do not usually face a federal trial. Thankfully, after decades of lies and ten years after Coalition for Rescheduling Cannabis (CRC) filed their initial petition, medical cannabis will …continue reading
Marijuana Reform Moving Past Red vs. Blue States
Conventional Wisdom regarding “blue” and “red” states is no longer holding water. Momentum for marijuana reform has moved south and inland with more than just the coastal states seeking change. Medicine, relief, and happiness known no particular religion or political alliance. Efforts in two new states give advocates and patients so much hope. Oklahoma for …continue reading
Can Hemp Repair Fractured Relationship Between Obama and Marijuana?
Barack Obama, the president of the United States, seems to have already found the love of his wife. Any quick internet search on he and Michelle Obama will yield many pictures where the couple looks genuinely in love. However, like many marriages, a former love can really make a situation difficult to deal with. It …continue reading
Dr. David Sack and Modern Marijuana Propaganda
As scientists provide more solid evidence and a generation of lies is being exposed, a vast majority of Americans now support medical cannabis. Since the science and the hearts of the people are now on the side of advocates, the propaganda machine has been forced to utilize more subtle but equally misleading tactics. Today’s modern …continue reading
Medical Marijuana Industry News July 27, 2012
Activists Vow to Fight Back Against Los Angeles Dispensary Ban… The decision by the Los Angeles City Council to ban marijuana dispensaries shocked many throughout the nation. Safe patient access has been now become an even greater concern. Patients are concerned that they will have to resort to illegal means of obtaining marijuana. It appears …continue reading
Support and Cash Flowing into Washington for Marijuana Legalization
Unfortunately common sense alone does not change policy. Even as patients, activists, and scientists have made sound arguments as to why marijuana offers so many benefits and why it is futile to fight the wheels of progression. Marijuana is here, and it will not be going anywhere anytime soon so it is time for leadership …continue reading
Los Angeles City Council Unanimously Approves Dispensary Ban
Yesterday afternoon patients were dealt what could be a devastating blow. The Los Angeles City Council decided to approve a measure to ban all medical marijuana dispensaries within the city limits. Since the passage of Proposition 215 in 1996, lawmakers have done little to refine and adjust the program. Now they feel problems related to …continue reading
Developing Stories in California
From a national standpoint, marijuana reform efforts have been achieving a great deal of success as of late. Voters in Washington, Colorado, and Oregon will actually have the opportunity to legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana use this November. Even though the situation is not as upbeat in California, the state remains the epicenter for American …continue reading
Arizona Gives Cold Shoulder to Returning Veterans
While it is usually a difficult time to be a veteran integrating back into civilian life, last week was especially difficult. First the White House denied a petition to allow PTSD to be legally treated with marijuana. The petition was signed by thousands of war veterans though the White House maintains there is not enough …continue reading