I have decided to begin posting a news story each day. Stories may be controversial. It is my intention to engage you, to solicit your opinions, and possibly enlighten you and myself in the process.
Although there may seem to be more important issues than that of Medical Marijuana, this controversy speaks to so many issues...States Rights, Personal Rights and Healthcare, Criminal Justice, Tax Revenue Priorities.
For myself...I am convinced that if and when the Big Pharma finds a way to corner the market on prescription cannabinoids, the laws will change. I think that Big Pharma fears two things...that current state laws protecting individual rights to use medical cannabis undermines the cozy relationship that they have with the federal government, and that medical cannabis might trump the need for many of their expensive products. If the laws change across this country it will be difficult for Big Pharma to control the marketplace without the reality and/or appearance of collusion with the government.
I am anxious to hear your opinions on this subject...
Peace and blessings
I think that marijuana should be legalized anyway. Its proven medicinally helpful and it's no worse to me then alcohol. I do agree about big Pharma wanting their piece of this pie. Can you tell I'm an 'old hippie'.
ReplyDeletehugs, Linda
PS I think a news story a day is a great idea...gets us thinking.
I love your idea of a news story a day Jeff. This one in particular really chaps my hide. Do I think that some people will abuse the law? Absolutely. But this couple are obviously well educated, know what they are doing and feel that they have a legitimate need. The state is accomplishing nothing by putting two productive citizens in jail. And I do think that big Pharma is just biding their time until they can figure out a way to profit. Kat
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