That's what I thought. However, the current system of issuing medicinal use cards is ripe for abuse.
http://alcoholism.about.com/od/pot/a/Medical-Marijuana-An-Easy-Target-For-Abuse.htm
That's what I thought. However, the current system of issuing medicinal use cards is ripe for abuse.The state issues me a medical card prescribed by a doctor, and I purchase medical quality pot.
Any Kind of Pain?
In addition, many of the state medical marijuana laws contain language that allows other conditions to be added to the list of approved conditions if the patient or the doctor determines that marijuana brings relief when no other medical treatment can.
This loophole in the law has also brought about opportunities for abuse of the system, especially in California, where lobby groups have successfully added so many diseases and conditions to the list to the point that almost anyone in any kind of pain whatsoever can get a medical marijuana card.
Closing the Loopholes
In Montana, where lawmakers say the abuse of the system has gotten "out of control," a subcommittee has been working to rewrite the medical marijuana law to try to plug some of the loopholes. Legislators are skeptical that 20,000 state residents suddenly have debilitating medical conditions.
"I guess everybody who gets sick moves to Missoula," said Rep. Penny Morgan, R-Billings. More than 25% of those with marijuana prescriptions in Montana are between the ages of 21 and 30.
"What I hear from the public is that they don't believe that many 20-year-olds have conditions that are so pressing they need a medical marijuana card. They just don't buy it," Morgan told the Independent Record.
Could you clarify this? Seems self contradictory.
"Pot" has been shown to have medical benefits.
The federal government has been lying to us on this topic for years. To the detriment of many, including children.
It is FAR less harmful than alcohol.
And I'm not a user. But when legal, I'll buy a cookie or a brownie or such. And I wait only because I have too much to lose.
It seems odd that many of these "doctors" make a living prescribing medical marijuana and sometimes, without even seeing the patient. The big Portland (Oregon) newspaper did a story on the doctors who wrote prescriptions in the state and found that there were 37 doctors who wrote prescriptions for more than 450 patients. Nine of the doctors combined to write over 28,000 prescriptions and in doing so, claimed to be the patients Primary Care Physician and seeing as many as 80 patients per day.The state issues me a medical card prescribed by a doctor, and I purchase medical quality pot.
I take issue with some of your issues.#1 The law is the law, meaning that if its legal in your state for you to smoke pot for whatever purpose, what you do when your off of work should not effect your job. As long as you don't smoke it on the job, or before you have to report to work then I have no issue.
#2 I do believe marijuana has healing abilities.
#3 I do not agree with system we have in place with the allowances for medical purposes. I drive by 6 of these places on my way to work in Detroit, yet none by my house in the suburbs. So the whole system with patients and care givers is pretty much one big scam. Out of 100 people receiving medical marijuana maybe 3 actually might need it to treat a medical condition.
I'll add a little more input seeing this thread is receiving a ton of leeway.
Heroin related deaths have been climbing fast since the crackdown on prescription pain killers started. These pain killers are destroying lives. There is a safe and effective pain relief alternative that is kept illegal, mostly for political reasons. There are logistical issues, but they can likely be addressed.
I use it before bed to help with my sleep(PTSD) that I received from combat in Iraq ... and now I am on zero, and get better longer, sounder, more comfortable sleep with pot should really be an eye opener.
I understand and agree completely. The marijuana does help quite a bit as long as taken as needed. I don't hate people that smoke it everyday, and abusingn it is as hard as abusing alcohol and cigarettes in my opinion. Me smoking pot before bed doesn't affect my daily life when I haven't smoked.I am so sorry about your PTSD, but I'm glad that you have found a way to get some relief from it. I would thank you for your service, but when people thank me for mine (Vietnam era), I feel uncomfortable. I read an excellent response for when someone thanks us for our service: "You're welcome, but doing one's duty does not require a 'thank you'".
Best of luck to you, and I hope that you continue to improve.
In a self-righteous world, it is increasingly extraordinary to perform what was once expected.I read an excellent response for when someone thanks us for our service: "You're welcome, but doing one's duty does not require a 'thank you'".
I am so sorry about your PTSD, but I'm glad that you have found a way to get some relief from it. I would thank you for your service, but when people thank me for mine (Vietnam era), I feel uncomfortable. I read an excellent response for when someone thanks us for our service: "You're welcome, but doing one's duty does not require a 'thank you'".
Best of luck to you, and I hope that you continue to improve.
That is the part of the experience that is hard. I am proud of my service, but I do not need recognition for what I did. If you really wanna thank a vet, I usually buy them a beer and just shoot the ish with them.Times have changed with attitudes toward Vets. On the ride home from Nam, a friend warned me about what to expect upon arrival in California. It wasn't pretty. Luckily we landed 3 AM and the protesters were sleeping. I was drafted and wondered why someone would belittle me and I had no choice in the matter. Even though I didn't want to go, I was proud.
I now wear a hat on which is displayed my 101st Airborne patch, 1st Air Cavalry patch and my Combat Infantry Badge. I would never wear this hat years ago. When people say "Thank you for your service", I don't know how to respond. I have too many bad memories of years ago.
Even the VA got better. I almost lost a finger. When I went to them years ago, I was treated like s%#t. Totally different now, for the better.
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