“Please open your mind and maybe do some research of your own of people who use this drug as a necessity. Just stroll through any cancer center, ask around, and you will change your mind about it being a placebo effect.”
Please understand that I don’t have ANY problems with the regulated medicinal use of Marijuana. Persons like yourself should be able to get this as a prescription drug.
What troubles me is that others with non medical interests are attempting to use the “medical” route as a means to legalize the drug for recreatinal use. They hurt persons like yourself that have a legitimate medical need from getting needed help. A sad state of affairs.
I am surprised that this cannot be corrected with minor changes to federal law so states can have real “medical” use of marijuana available....without clashing with federal law. I suspect, again, that it is those with nefarious purposes that stop this from occuring.
Sadly our government doesn't make "minor" changes to accommodate those in need. Instead they complicate things and turn a simple thing into a huge, complicated ordeal.
And it's not just the federal government -- take a look at this thread for a good example. Jan Brewer is basically refusing to enact a law that was voted on by the people. Even the FReepers on this thread don't agree on what is right -- the debate rages while the patients are left to fend for themselves.
Personally (and selfishly) I am glad that there is so much demand for the stuff on the black market. The black market is true free enterprise -- supply and demand, a willing buyer and a willing seller. It ensures that it will always be readily available. And I like our chances with a judge and jury if I or any of my cancer patient pals get caught with it.
FRegards, and thanks for your support.