Posted on 10/26/2005 6:38:44 AM PDT by Rakkasan1
In a move that divided the city's famously left-leaning politicians, the Santa Cruz City Council on Tuesday voted to create a city department to distribute medicinal marijuana.
If it eventually comes into being -- something that is doubtful at this point -- the Office of Compassionate Use would become the first such municipal office in the country.
The vote marks the latest salvo by the council in a long-running battle over medicinal pot. Three years ago, the council allowed medicinal marijuana to be given away on the steps of City Hall as journalists from around the world recorded the moment.
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"Hey man can I be the Quality Control Inspector?"
Hey, they should have to buy it like everyone else. Is it covered under the new perscription drug program or do seniors have to keep taking those pharmecutical goof balls with whiskey chasers?
Yea - it's right next door to the Dept of Cuddles and Hugs
"If it eventually comes into being -- something that is doubtful at this point..."
Good.
"Three years ago, the council allowed medicinal marijuana to be given away on the steps of City Hall as journalists from around the world recorded the moment."
So...they just gave it to anyone?
they feel your pain(unless your pain came from a mugger/rapist and you can't own/carry a gun)
Stick-a-finger-down-your-throat-gag-me placemarker.
This is a good part of the reason that I'm opposed to legalization.
Keep marijuana safe and illegal.
First problem that is associated with dopers that gets someone hurt will get this city sued into poverty.
Target-rich environment.
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