Posted on 05/28/2018 11:14:22 AM PDT by Mariner
Veterans from across the country will be gathering in our nation's capital on Memorial Day this year to not only honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice, but to advocate for a cause that isn't typically associated with our nation's heroes -- the legalization of marijuana.
The veterans and advocates taking part in the Memorial Day Veterans Rally DC hope to change the stigma that surrounds cannabis, the preferred term for marijuana among advocates, by arguing that this alternative medicine is already helping some vets treat issues like PTSD, chronic pain and depression -- all without the use of dangerous & addictive prescription drugs like opioids. One of their rallying cries is "plants over pills," and they're not just coming from the usual legal pot hot-spots like Colorado.
The speakers are traveling from places as far west as Alaska, as far south as Texas, and as far north as New England to support the cause, and to share their stories of how legal marijuana helped ease their pain, alleviate symptoms of PTSD, and even get back into the workforce. Among those scheduled to speak are one of the first responders to the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, the mother of a 24-year-old Marine who took his own life after battling PTSD, and the owner of a veteran-operated cannabis company dedicated to "medical cannabis for military veterans."
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As a point of reference, if you have pain you can get all the opioids you could ever want, in ever increasing doses, from the VA.
They hand them out like candy.
I don’t think mariauana and PTSD are a good mix. It sounds like a recipe for a bad trip.
It depends greatly on the variety.
Some varieties are sedating and calming. Others agitating, anxious and paranoid.
What a classy way to honor the dead. A drug addled force, goody. We deserve to lose if these are the new army.
Luckily for all, the fact is, pot makes everyone live forever, look years younger and cures all cancer. Its just those silly docs that want us to suffer instead of smoke.
According to American Legion, 92% of all vets support full legalization.
Did you read the article?
“We deserve to lose if these are the new army.”
How very patriotic of you. I’m sure those serving appreciate the fact you believe they deserve to lose...and by extension, die.
What a classy way to honor the dead. A drug addled force, goody. We deserve to lose if these are the new army.
Luckily for all, the fact is, pot makes everyone live forever, look years younger and cures all cancer. Its just those silly docs that want us to suffer instead of smoke.
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Did you read the article? It’s not for “A drug addled force, goody. We deserve to lose if these are the new army” as you put it.
HEY ALEX DIAZ..FOX REPORTER..
DON’T YOU MEAN SOME VETERANS ACROSS THE NATION?....
...falling back to liberal tactics of
60’s
Not to worry, she’s also opposed to the construction of a wall on the border.
Showing she’s odd, at least.
Not to worry, she’s also opposed to the construction of a wall on the border.
Showing she’s odd, at least.
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I can believe that. Thanks for the info.
As we used to say in the Army, “She stepped on it” by saying something ridiculous like that. Except she couldn’t step on “it”.
You don't really know what you're talking about, do you?
Anyhow, pretty much every last person I'm currently serving with plans on hitting the bong the day they're handed their DD 214.
Likely drunk for Memorial Day.
Few joys in life are greater than tasting the salty tears of losing drug warriors.
“I don’t think mariauana and PTSD are a good mix. It sounds like a recipe for a bad trip”.
You’re right, I’d say you don’t have a clue.
Better not to say anything than say something that makes you look like a jackass.
“I don’t think mariauana and PTSD are a good mix. It sounds like a recipe for a bad trip.”
Perhaps we should allow those vets suffering from PTSD decide on what does and what does not cause a bad trip.
I’m sure you’re medical degree is in treating PTSD veterans.
Pot should be prohibited for all under 65.
“I’m sure you’re medical degree is in treating PTSD veterans.”
I’ve talked to several PTSD vets who thank God they have it available to them.
It made them functional and got them off the pharmaceuticals.
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