MMJ, {Medical MariJuana} has become a hot topic of late, with many supporters pointing out the obvious value behind this divine herb; whereas detracters doubt the benefit and would like to believe that marijuana's medicinal value is overstated and simply a tool for pro-pot politics. However, it is just unjust to reject the pleas of others who are truly in pain, and rejection truly is what doing nothing is. Many opponents of a sensible drug policy for marijuana also shun it's medicinal purposes in the same breath that they utter nonsense about this "devil's narcotic" that is ruining their youth and taking braincells with every puff.
What we need to realize is this, regardless of your opinion on recreational use, MMJ is a different case entirely. We do we need to continue to flood our streets with dangerous pharmacueticals, with highly untested side effects; actually most of the intended effects are pretty deadly in themselves, with addiction ranging from the expected withdrawal danger all the way up to overdosing and actual "fiend" behavior.
Why do we need all these drugs, created in labs, stamped out in factories and then pushed from behind the counter...? Because they make some people feel better, some of the time.
Why is pot illegal when it is of the earliest used drug, with years and years of clearly documented effects?
why?
Don't take my word on its usefulness.
http://drugsense.org/url/pFuvSOFJ
or for a less personalized opinion
http://www.chicagotribune.com/
or for a much more personalized opinion, the previously suggested interview with greg cooper
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8_5Ebsjk8I
Why???
Friday, October 23, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
HEMP!
In the words of Thomas Jefferson ~
"Hemp is of first necessity to the wealth and protection of the country"
This miracle fiberous plant produces protein and essential oils in abundance, as well as providing us with a source of paper, clothing and other linen items. On another note it can be converted into fuel to reduce our dependancy on fossil fuels and help balance the carbon emissions into our planets atmosphere...
How is it that this plant which supplies such obvoius benefits to our supply of food, clothing, energy remains illegal? Because of the purported hysteria caused by its medicinal and theuroputic qualities...I fail to see the logic.
Any thoughts?
"Hemp is of first necessity to the wealth and protection of the country"
This miracle fiberous plant produces protein and essential oils in abundance, as well as providing us with a source of paper, clothing and other linen items. On another note it can be converted into fuel to reduce our dependancy on fossil fuels and help balance the carbon emissions into our planets atmosphere...
How is it that this plant which supplies such obvoius benefits to our supply of food, clothing, energy remains illegal? Because of the purported hysteria caused by its medicinal and theuroputic qualities...I fail to see the logic.
Any thoughts?
Hallelujah
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33376482/ns/health/?GT1=43001
Medical Marijuana's potency and lack of unpleasant side effects is slowly becoming a strong enough force to overcome our federal governments lack of respect. Maybe change is coming. Now that people complying with their states laws can no longer be persecuted for their seeking freedom from their pain. Now we need to start changing our state laws to capitalize on the effect of this landmark decision. Headway is being made. Join the cause and start helping ease the suffering of our fellow people.
Medical Marijuana's potency and lack of unpleasant side effects is slowly becoming a strong enough force to overcome our federal governments lack of respect. Maybe change is coming. Now that people complying with their states laws can no longer be persecuted for their seeking freedom from their pain. Now we need to start changing our state laws to capitalize on the effect of this landmark decision. Headway is being made. Join the cause and start helping ease the suffering of our fellow people.
why is cannabis illegal~words from the wise
While trolling the news circles of Canada I was delighted to come upon several quotations from some of those who have been influential to the fluctuating legal status of Cannabis.
Some of these seem shocking, jumping the borders of ignorance and malicious disinformation; as well as some which offer a surprisingly fresh air of budding enlightenment.
The follow came from the website of newsgroup CBC~
"Persons using this narcotic smoke the dried leaves of the plant, which has the effect of driving them completely insane. Addicts to this drug, while under its influence, are immune to pain, and could be severely injured without having any realization of their condition. While in this condition they become raving maniacs and are liable to kill or indulge in any form of violence to other person, using the most savage methods of cruelty without, as said before, any sense of moral responsibility."
-Emily Murphy,influential woman, helped form laws in Canada around 1920's
Now that you see the type of mentality that helped created the air of illegality around Cannabis; lets look at some current attitudes which help keep the truth locked in the vice grip of gripping vice. Though outlandish claims are swiftly rebuked by reputed scientists, today's politicians still resort to vague and inaccurate name calling to attack the main antagonist in their self proclaimed "war": most notable amongst these "quotees"-
"You expect your friends to stop the movement of poison to your neighbourhood."
-John Walter, U.S. drug czar John Walter,
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And a quick scan of the "Great Reefer Madness Quotes" offers the following insights...
"In the past we have had officers of this department shot and killed by marihuana addicts and we have traced the act of murder directly to the influence of marihuana, with no other motive. We have found from long experience and dealing with this type of criminal that marihuana is probably the most dangerous of all our narcotic drugs."
~J.F. Taylor, Chief of Detectives L.A.P.D- [Fraternal Order of Police Journal- Jan 1933]
and to expose the bigotry, racism and generally abhorrent namecalling which the opponents of a sensible cannabis policy resort to deploying:
"Marihuana leads to pacifism and communist brainwashing" Federal Bureau of Narcotics Chief Harry J. Anslinger, 1948
"Marijuana leads to homosexuality... and therefore to AIDS." White House Drug Czar Carlton Turner 1986
"Marihuana influences Negroes to look at white people in the eye, step on white men's shadows and look at a white woman twice." Hearst newspapers nationwide, 1935
We must look past the racist, outdated ideas which outlaw Cannabis in all it's forms. Allowing ourselves to remain backwards in our policies around this beautiful plant is not only stupid, it's dangerous. Before we move past the clear ignorance in labelling marijuana as a schedule 1 controlled substance which states that there is no medical benefit, I implore you to watch the a clip from "The Union" documentary which emphatically proves otherwise. Take the time to search "interview with Greg Cooper"
The next post will be dedicated to the use fullness and beauty of hemp.
Some of these seem shocking, jumping the borders of ignorance and malicious disinformation; as well as some which offer a surprisingly fresh air of budding enlightenment.
The follow came from the website of newsgroup CBC~
"Persons using this narcotic smoke the dried leaves of the plant, which has the effect of driving them completely insane. Addicts to this drug, while under its influence, are immune to pain, and could be severely injured without having any realization of their condition. While in this condition they become raving maniacs and are liable to kill or indulge in any form of violence to other person, using the most savage methods of cruelty without, as said before, any sense of moral responsibility."
-Emily Murphy,influential woman, helped form laws in Canada around 1920's
Now that you see the type of mentality that helped created the air of illegality around Cannabis; lets look at some current attitudes which help keep the truth locked in the vice grip of gripping vice. Though outlandish claims are swiftly rebuked by reputed scientists, today's politicians still resort to vague and inaccurate name calling to attack the main antagonist in their self proclaimed "war": most notable amongst these "quotees"-
"You expect your friends to stop the movement of poison to your neighbourhood."
-John Walter, U.S. drug czar John Walter,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
And a quick scan of the "Great Reefer Madness Quotes" offers the following insights...
"In the past we have had officers of this department shot and killed by marihuana addicts and we have traced the act of murder directly to the influence of marihuana, with no other motive. We have found from long experience and dealing with this type of criminal that marihuana is probably the most dangerous of all our narcotic drugs."
~J.F. Taylor, Chief of Detectives L.A.P.D- [Fraternal Order of Police Journal- Jan 1933]
and to expose the bigotry, racism and generally abhorrent namecalling which the opponents of a sensible cannabis policy resort to deploying:
"Marihuana leads to pacifism and communist brainwashing" Federal Bureau of Narcotics Chief Harry J. Anslinger, 1948
"Marijuana leads to homosexuality... and therefore to AIDS." White House Drug Czar Carlton Turner 1986
"Marihuana influences Negroes to look at white people in the eye, step on white men's shadows and look at a white woman twice." Hearst newspapers nationwide, 1935
We must look past the racist, outdated ideas which outlaw Cannabis in all it's forms. Allowing ourselves to remain backwards in our policies around this beautiful plant is not only stupid, it's dangerous. Before we move past the clear ignorance in labelling marijuana as a schedule 1 controlled substance which states that there is no medical benefit, I implore you to watch the a clip from "The Union" documentary which emphatically proves otherwise. Take the time to search "interview with Greg Cooper"
The next post will be dedicated to the use fullness and beauty of hemp.
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