cannabisnews.com: Mo. House Bill Filed To Legalize Medical Marijuana Mo. House Bill Filed To Legalize Medical Marijuana Posted by CN Staff on February 23, 2006 at 07:16:37 PT By Josh Vince Source: Columbia Missourian Missouri -- A bill filed in the Missouri House of Representatives reopens the debate about medical marijuana.Rep. Tom Villa, D-St. Louis, is sponsoring the bill, filed Tuesday, that would allow doctors statewide to prescribe marijuana for patients with serious medical conditions. It is similar to medical marijuana proposals filed in Missouri’s General Assembly in years past. Eleven other states have passed similar bills. Under the bill, Missouri patients, through their physicians, would contact the state health department to receive an authorization card, which would show that they have a doctor’s approval to use the drug.“National surveys show a broad base of support for this type of legislation,” Villa said.Columbia voters approved a proposition last year that allows the use of medical marijuana in the city.Retired Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper and undercover narcotics officer Ed Moses said Wednesday that some groups, such as the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, want legalization of medical marijuana to act as a foothold in making marijuana legal.“There is no scientific merit to sucking in toxic fumes and calling it medicine,” Moses said.Doctors are authorized to prescribe other potentially harmful drugs — including opium, cocaine and methamphetamine — to patients for medical reasons, according to current Missouri law. Marijuana is not a recognized pharmaceutical drug.Complete Title: Mo. House Bill Filed to Legalize Medicinal MarijuanaSource: Columbia Missourian (MO)Author: Josh VincePublished: February 23, 2006 Copyright: 2006 Columbia MissourianContact: editor digmo.com Website: http://www.columbiamissourian.com/NORMLhttp://www.norml.org/CannabisNews Medical Marijuana Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/medical.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #6 posted by runderwo on February 23, 2006 at 15:24:57 PT hmm "National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, want legalization of medical marijuana to act as a foothold in making marijuana legal."So what's the point? Even if it is useful for medical purposes, if someone wants to legalize it for adult recreational use, suddenly we must stand firm against it? What makes him think that medical legitimization implies general legalization? If citizens support the former but don't support the latter, the latter will not happen. If they support it, it will happen. His statement is irrelevant propaganda because it assumes that these things are inextricably tied together, which is a long way from the truth. I think what he's really concerned about is that the system of lies will be demolished.Why the hell are we consulting an ex-cop on a medical issue anyway? And why should his political opinion matter to me, since he has presented no facts? [ Post Comment ] Comment #5 posted by Storm Crow on February 23, 2006 at 09:42:51 PT Ex-Sherrif Moses' comment "There is no scientific merit to sucking in toxic fumes and calling it medicine." (A) Numerous reports have shown that cannabis is neither toxic or lethal. (B) I think asthma inhalers are somewhat toxic (they being speed-type drugs -some are natural, some synthetic, but speed is toxic as we all know)and THEY are inhaled as a medicine. (C) there are many scientific studies that clearly show that cannabis has merit as a medicine. I think the good sherriff should do a bit more research before opening his mouth. [ Post Comment ] Comment #4 posted by FoM on February 23, 2006 at 08:22:13 PT whig I agree. I'm planning on ordering it today. [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by whig on February 23, 2006 at 08:07:42 PT Awesome trailer This looks like the kind of documentary film that would be appropriate to give to family and friends who might not already agree with us. [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by FoM on February 23, 2006 at 07:43:03 PT Waiting To Inhale Trailer http://www.waitingtoinhale.org/trail.htm [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by FoM on February 23, 2006 at 07:22:04 PT News Brief: Medical Marijuana is Discussed Friday February 23, 2006 The Rutland Osher Lifelong Learning Series on "Medical Issues of Today" continues with a presentation on medical marijuana from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the Godnick Center.Eleven states, including Vermont, now have laws that allow the use of medical marijuana. However, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in July 2005 that the government could prosecute patients whose doctors had prescribed medical marijuana, despite state laws permitting its use.Dr. Joseph McSherry, neurophysiologist at Fletcher Allen Hospital, will speak on the issue.Admission is free for Osher members. Nonmembers can attend for $5 each.For more information, call 773-1853 or 775-1132.Copyright: 2006 Rutland Heraldhttp://www.rutlandherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060223/NEWS/602230330/1002/NEWS01 [ Post Comment ] Post Comment