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  Weeding Out The Issue

Posted by CN Staff on October 07, 2008 at 11:06:52 PT
By Kelly House, The State News 
Source: State News 

Michigan -- When Josh Sattler gets the munchies, he views it as a medicinal property of smoking marijuana, not a fattening side effect of getting high. The hospitality business junior has Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory ailment of the digestive system that causes ulcers in the bowels and can lead to drastic weight loss.“Marijuana helps you eat,” he said. “When you have Crohn’s disease, you should be eating a lot of food because your body is not able to take in the nutrition that it needs.”
Sattler said smoking marijuana also eases the “crunching” abdominal pain associated with Crohn’s.Now a state proposal is on the ballot that would protect individuals such as Sattler from being arrested for using the drug to alleviate their symptoms. Sattler said he plans to vote in favor of Proposal 1, which would legalize marijuana use for medicinal purposes.The initiative would allow adult patients with a doctor’s approval to possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana and grow up to 12 plants for personal use. The marijuana would have to be kept in a locked area.Proponents of the initiative say it would offer relief for individuals suffering from diseases that don’t respond to other medications, whereas opponents say the proposal could have unintended consequences such as promoting recreational drug use.Twelve other states, Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington, possess similar laws.Dianne Byrum, spokeswoman for the Michigan Coalition for Compassionate Care, the group sponsoring the proposal, said medicinal marijuana would offer relief to thousands of Michigan residents who suffer from serious illnesses.“It gives protection … from the fear of prosecution in jail for using medical marijuana,” she said. “These are people that have cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, multiple sclerosis.”But opponents of the proposal say existing pharmaceuticals, such as the synthetic Marinol, contain the same therapeutic properties of marijuana without the negative side effects. The Michigan State Medical Society is among the proposal’s opponents.“My personal plea would be that if anyone is in pain and not getting enough attention or satisfaction, to ask their physician about being referred to a pain specialist,” said David Fox, the society’s spokesman.Fox said the society supports further research into marijuana’s effectiveness before clearing it for medical use. The fact that there are no standardized dosages and the drug is administered through smoking also are issues, he said.“We’re so opposed to smoking in every other form that it would seem inconsistent to support smoking marijuana when it has a more harmful effect than cigarettes,” Fox said.Other arguments against the proposal include the concern that it could lead to problems for law enforcement if recreational users get a hold of marijuana that was intended for medical use.East Lansing police Chief Tom Wibert said he does not oppose medicinal marijuana, but he has concerns with allowing patients to grow their own plants.“It’s going to be hard to enforce,” he said. “I think it should be done like any other prescription drug, where you go to the pharmacy.”Backers of the proposal also would like the drug to be distributed by pharmacists, but federal law prohibits licensing it as a pharmaceutical, Byrum said.Aside from the issue of patients growing the plants, Wibert said the medicinal marijuana would not affect the way his department deals with related offenses.“Unless you have a serious illness, the law wouldn’t change,” he said.A September poll by the Lansing-based Michigan Resource Group showed that 67 percent of respondents supported the initiative.Byrum said she hopes that support translates into the proposal’s passage Nov. 4. If the proposal does pass, it would be up to each doctor in the Ingham County Health Department to decide whether to prescribe marijuana, Assistant Deputy Health Officer Marcus Cheatham said.“We hire good doctors and we trust their judgment, so if there were good clinical indications … they would prescribe it,” he said.Source: State News, The (MI State U, MI Edu)Author: Kelly House, The State NewsPublished: October 6, 2008Copyright: 2008 The State NewsContact: opinion statenews.comWebsite: http://www.statenews.com/Related Articles & Web Site:Stop Arresting Patientshttp://stoparrestingpatients.org/Doc Says Pot Pill No Goodhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread24208.shtmlVote Yes on Proposal 1 for Medical Marijuanahttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread24207.shtmlFight Against Medical Marijuana is Onhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread24203.shtml

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Comment #41 posted by FoM on October 29, 2008 at 20:31:30 PT
afterburner
That's great! We voted the other day! It was really crowded too. 
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Comment #40 posted by afterburner on October 29, 2008 at 20:15:13 PT
The eagle has landed.
My absentee ballot has been confirmed received.
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Comment #39 posted by afterburner on October 10, 2008 at 23:52:15 PT
FoM #31 
The eagle is in flight.
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Comment #38 posted by FoM on October 09, 2008 at 21:04:04 PT
fight_4_freedom 
Don't mind what I said because I'm not sure why I think some don't have an R or D. I believe a printed copy of our ballot will be online from what I read. That will help me out.
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Comment #37 posted by FoM on October 09, 2008 at 20:45:33 PT
fight_4_freedom 
I could be wrong but as far as I know and I will check by calling we can vote early. They have a D and an R in most of those we vote for but some don't have and R or D. At least that is what I remembered from the last time I voted.
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Comment #36 posted by fight_4_freedom on October 09, 2008 at 20:37:00 PT
FoM
Here in Michigan, if I recall correctly, we do have them marked as either R or D. So in Ohio, you can vote whenever you want? Or do they have an early vote? Or am I totally confused? lol
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Comment #35 posted by fight_4_freedom on October 09, 2008 at 20:32:24 PT
Greenmed
Thanks for the acknowledgment. Although I'm sure there are many others going above and beyond what I'm doing. I'm just playing my little role as best as I can.And yes Greenmed, we will hold the title of being the first Medical Cannabis state in the Midwest. But hopefully we will hold the title of being the only Midwest MM state for a very short time.I'm sure with a big win here, MPP will take their efforts to another state or two for next year. It all really depends on the donations and contributions they get. As well as if they feel they have a good chance of winning.But it would also be nice to see some politicians sending some Med Cannabis bills through the legislature as well.I also think we will see a lot more of that next year too.
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Comment #34 posted by fight_4_freedom on October 09, 2008 at 20:13:42 PT
Hope
That is a beautiful song. We thought it was a good song to play at the end of my Dad's funeral, so that's what we decided to do.That song does the same thing for me Hope, every time.And when I heard the news, that song popped into my head. Not only is it comforting, but it has personal meaning to me, so I felt it was only right to pass it on to you. Because even though we don't know each other than from C-News, I feel like you are family to me. 
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Comment #33 posted by fight_4_freedom on October 09, 2008 at 20:02:17 PT
Afterburner: It still amazes me that 
people can be so evil and cruel in their ways. Cut brake lines? That's absolutely sickening to hear. Just over someone's political stances.I have heard of people taking down other people's signs, but cutting brake lines? Endangering the lives of so many over politics? Wow. What is this world coming to?I am going to keep track of all the signs I give out next week. I'm actually going to ask what area they'll be putting them up in so I can kind of scope out later on to see how many actually stayed up. It'll be interesting to see.FoM- I agree about Obama. We need someone who is going to take the time to think about issues before he proceeds with a plan to go forward. Someone who will thoroughly think things through using logic and common sense. And I don't see any of that in Mccain.
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Comment #32 posted by ekim on October 09, 2008 at 18:16:43 PT
what will we leave people when the oil runs out
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Comment #31 posted by FoM on October 09, 2008 at 17:31:07 PT
afterburner
I need to check out a few people running in Ohio and I'll be done too. We are planning to vote fairly soon so it will be done. We might just actually make some progress in the not to distant future. I wish they put an R or D in front of all those running. It would make it a lot easier to figure out how to vote.
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Comment #30 posted by afterburner on October 09, 2008 at 17:22:03 PT
FoM #28 
Thanks for the link. That was my last question (Proposal 2). Now, I'm ready to vote.
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Comment #29 posted by greenmed on October 09, 2008 at 16:48:01 PT
fight_4_freedom  #12
Thank you for all your good work. It seems likely that Michigan will be the first mid-west state to allow for medical cannabis! Your confidence and reason are compelling, and are bound to have informed many minds. I agree with you that approval of Proposal 1 will have a beneficial effect on neighboring states. Let the dominos start falling wherever they may!from the link in FoM's post:Proposal 1 -- Would permit physician-approved use of marijuana by registered patients with debilitating medical conditions, including cancer, multiple sclerosis and other conditions as approved by the state. It would permit those registered to grow limited amounts of marijuana for qualifying patients in an enclosed, locked facility and require the state to establish an identification system for qualified patients. It would permit patients and primary caregivers to assert medical reasons as a defense to prosecution involving marijuana. 
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Comment #28 posted by FoM on October 09, 2008 at 15:41:16 PT
Michigan Voters To Decide Ballot Questions
Michigan Voters To Decide Ballot Questions on Medical Marijuana Use, Stem Cell ResearchOctober 9, 2008http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/index.ssf/2008/10/michigan_voters_to_decide_ball.html
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Comment #27 posted by Hope on October 09, 2008 at 08:14:36 PT
fight_4_freedom Comment 12
When I read that, I knew I'd missed a comment somewhere. I try to read them all and keep up... even when I'm down or don't really feel like I can say anything. I ran a search in C_News using your moniker and I found the post you speak of and loaded One Sweet Day. I just heard it.The song is beautiful... it made me have chills and tear up...but it is beautiful and sweet and on target. Thank you. Life is hard and full of so many perils and sorrows. I can't understand the people that take it upon themselves, like the prohibitionists have, to make life even harder and more miserable for so many, because of their (the prohibitionists) perverted pseudo-morality and the sick idea that they have the right to control other people's lives and what they consume... and viciously and violently, at that.
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Comment #26 posted by FoM on October 09, 2008 at 05:55:55 PT
afterburner
I don't know if people are being tolerant about the Obama signs around here but hopefully people are being respectful.
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Comment #25 posted by afterburner on October 09, 2008 at 01:43:13 PT
Election Signs: fight_4_freedom #21 & FoM #22 
You are lucky that common respect for differences in political opinion rules in your areas. Shocking criminal acts are occuring in the parallel Canadian election with final voting on Oct.14.2008:Car vandals aim at Liberal supporters. 
Linda Diebel. 2008/10/05. Toronto police patrolled a midtown area overnight, after vandals cut brake lines on at least 10 cars parked at homes with Liberal election signs on their lawns. http://www.thestar.com/article/512033These anti-Liberal criminal zealots are endangering the lives of families and their children in a dangerous, stupid and cruel activity. 
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Comment #24 posted by FoM on October 08, 2008 at 20:59:47 PT
fight_4_freedom 
What has impressed me is his steadiness. In this volatile world we need a calm and thoughtful person in charge. I don't like hot heads.
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Comment #23 posted by fight_4_freedom on October 08, 2008 at 20:44:50 PT
FoM
I totally agree with you. He just really seems like he'd be a great leader. I think if he wins, he will start to steer this country back in the right direction.I'm glad to hear Obama is taking a liking in your area as well.
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Comment #22 posted by FoM on October 08, 2008 at 20:31:02 PT

fight_4_freedom 
I think Obama is known as a strong finisher. He'll do a good job in the last debate. He'll be a President that I think will take the job very seriously. Obama signs are going up around here in rural Ohio. That's almost a miracle.
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Comment #21 posted by fight_4_freedom on October 08, 2008 at 20:23:54 PT

That sounds good
I don't pay too much attention to those things, but that does sound like a nice cushion.My entire city is completely full of Obama signs. People really seem to be back into politics once again.I do think with a really good showing at the third and final debate, Obama can put the final nail in the "straight talk express" coffin.

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Comment #20 posted by FoM on October 08, 2008 at 20:14:33 PT

fight_4_freedom 
He is up by 11 points in the Gallup poll today. I think he will win. 
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Comment #19 posted by fight_4_freedom on October 08, 2008 at 20:03:38 PT

I sure hope he stands by that FoM
But I do really hope he wins it first. God I hope so.
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Comment #18 posted by HempWorld on October 08, 2008 at 19:29:53 PT

Why Do You Think, Hemp Was Made Illegal ... ?
Hemp a Cheap Alternative To Fossil Fuels
Oct. 12, 2007 Author Ian Haines © News Record 
Ohio -- With an election just around the corner in 2008 we as young Americans are most concerned with our futures as well as the next generation. Hot topics on Capitol Hill are global warming, dependence on foreign fuels and the search for a renewable fuel source. All of which could be solved with the utilization of hemp. In July 2005, Cornell University published a study saying it is not economical to produce ethanol or biodiesel from corn and other crops. The study confirmed what other studies have shown in the past. Namely that hemp is by far the most superior crop to use for fuel.The vegetable sources that are currently (legally) available are insufficient. Hemp is the only proven source for economical biomass fuels. Biomass is the term used to describe all biologically produced matter, according to Lynn Osburn, the author of Energy Farming in America. She also writes methanol powered automobiles and reduced emissions from coal-fired power plants can be accomplished by biomass conversion to fuel utilizing pyrolysis technology, and at the same time save the American family farm while turning the American heartland into a prosperous source of clean energy production. Pyrolysis refers to the rapid thermal decomposition of biomass and organic compounds in the absence of oxygen to produce liquids, gases and char (also called flash pyrolysis). The hemp crop itself would not only provide cleaner air and, once converted into fuel, burn cleaner, but it would also provide more economic stability for our countries farmers. Osburn writes, "Farmers must be allowed to grow an energy crop capable of producing 10 tons per acre in 90 to 120 days. It must be able to grow in all climactic zones in America." Hemp is drought resistant, making it an ideal crop in the dry western regions of the country. Hemp is the only biomass resource capable of making America energy independent. And our government outlawed it in 1938. "The argument against hemp production does not hold up to scrutiny: hemp grown for biomass makes very poor grade marijuana," according to HEMP Q & A at The Ohio State University. "The 20 to 40 million Americans who smoke marijuana would loath to smoke hemp grown for biomass, so a farmer's hemp biomass crop is worthless as marijuana." "When farmers can make a profit growing energy, it will not take long to get six percent of continental American land mass into cultivation of biomass fuel- enough to replace our economy's dependence on fossil fuels," Osburn said. "The threat of global greenhouse warming and adverse climactic change will diminish. To keep costs down, pyrolysis reactors need to be located close to the energy farms. This necessity will bring life back to our small towns by providing jobs locally." Hemp is the number one biomass producer on Earth. This energy crop can be harvested with equipment readily available. It can be "cubed" by modifying hay-cubing equipment. This method condenses the bulk, reducing trucking costs from the field to the reactor. And the biomass cubes are ready for conversion with no further treatment, according to Osburn. Hemp provides jobs, renewing the economic prosperity of farmers. Hemp is also a clean and efficient renewable fuel source, while still keeping the main concern at bay. As always, the power of this nation is in the hands of its people and it is time for this nation to flourish under the legalization of industrial hemp, as it did in the past. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ed Note: Yup, Hemp is the best crop to combat global warming but somehow this crop is illegal in the USA because of the hysteria surrounding the alleged (cooked up) dangers of marijuana! Go figure.Hemp was made illegal in 1937 through a conspiracy of prominent industrials and because of the perjury, lies, racism and blasphemy of a man named Harry J. Anslinger.
On a mission from God!
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Comment #17 posted by ekim on October 08, 2008 at 18:46:30 PT

comeonSenOgoafterMcCainforwantingtoendethanol
have wondered why WI was not by MI side asking for med use. Ann Arbor and Madison are joined by the Ords.both States are sharing a grant to research cellulose ethanol at the University level.today on NPR said that Mastoma (sic_as i do not know what is the correct spelling_
is) the new wood cellulose to ethanol plant is getting 26 million in DOE grants.i was looking for Sen. Obama to stand up for MI as we are working hard changing engines both at Ford and GM to be able to run on this clean burning renewable fuel.which will keep local energy dollars in the area.Commonsense has offered good updates on ethanol -- my thinking has been what a shame it is that our Govt has caused so many of the people to go along with the complete destruction of Cannabis a fellow traveler.the yield can be debated , but not the fact that it deserves as much as a right to life then any other./if anyone would like more info on the ethanol fuel please see 
www.permaculture.com
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Comment #16 posted by gloovins on October 08, 2008 at 18:19:58 PT

Off topic....
But maybe it will make you all smile...Opec Members seek emergency meeting:http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/417df05e-9555-11dd-aedd-000077b07658.htmlYeah the price of a barrel of oil is down to 2006 levels, oh no! Poor oil companies, shhesh...BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA - this made me feel good...This too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_uuU81cwVw&feature=relatedHope you're all well...
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Comment #15 posted by FoM on October 08, 2008 at 17:45:04 PT

fight_4_freedom 
When Obama becomes President he said he will not interfere  with states that have medical marijuana laws. I think he will stand by that. Soon we will have a new President and I am very anxious for that day. 
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Comment #14 posted by fight_4_freedom on October 08, 2008 at 16:42:47 PT

We do really need this
Just as we need a win in Massachusetts. But proposal 1 not only will affect the state of Michigan, but in my eyes, it will play a big role in creating the domino effect here in the midwest. I feel with a big win in MI, it won't be long at all until Illinois, Ohio, and Minnesota all follow suit.It's going to be interesting to see what our new president thinks of our proposal.
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Comment #13 posted by FoM on October 08, 2008 at 15:15:43 PT

fight_4_freedom 
I do think it will pass. We need to win this year. 
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Comment #12 posted by fight_4_freedom on October 08, 2008 at 13:09:28 PT

FoM
I'm glad it worked. It's nice to have a well known and well liked celebrity backing our proposal. As far as John Walters fighting this, I have a feeling he may already be involved.Citizens Protecting Michigan Kids, has their new website up and running.www.nopotshops.comIt's funny, dispensaries are not even included in this proposal yet they use this headline for their website. Talk about an untruthful campaign.Hope- Thanks for the sympathy. But it was nothing at all compared to the loss you just experienced. I left a message for you not too long ago on one of the threads. I think I was one of the last C-Newsers to here about your loss. So again, sorry to hear the news. But now at least you know she is pain free living in paradise.And I'm glad you guys feel confident with this as I do. I think we will not only win, but win by a big margin. Sam- I am hoping for the same thing. I really feel we can get 60%-70& of the vote. Most people around here seem to be in favor of it.
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Comment #11 posted by Sam adams on October 08, 2008 at 12:01:22 PT

DA's & Police Chiefs
Glad to see things are going well in Michigan, I am hoping, and predicting, that you guys break the 60% mark on election day. Anyone have a few minutes and feel like venting? http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/10/police_das_speak_out_against_m.htmlWe could use some more polite and constructive comments on this one! The lying by the govt. has reached a hectic pace, we need some truth here, the name of the newspaper is "The Republican" that says it all.
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Comment #10 posted by Hope on October 08, 2008 at 07:51:11 PT

Great looking billboard, Fight for Freedom
I wanted to tell you that I'm sad with you about what happened to you. More of the "fun and games" brought to us by prohibition.I hope you win, too.... and I, like FoM, feel like the people of Michigan are going to stand with you. If they've got any ability to think and understand, they will.
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Comment #9 posted by FoM on October 08, 2008 at 07:05:14 PT

fight_4_freedom 
It worked. That's great! Go Michigan! I haven't heard if John Walters is going to Michigan to fight it. I hope since the Democrats will win this November that he won't. 
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Comment #8 posted by fight_4_freedom on October 08, 2008 at 07:00:42 PT

No Problem
I'm sure we'll be seeing an increase of articles concerning prop. 1 all through the month.Here's a pic of an ad that was captured by a minorml member.http://norml.net/attached/montel.proposal1.jpgHopefully the link works.
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Comment #7 posted by FoM on October 07, 2008 at 21:27:29 PT

Sam
I vaguely remember a scene from a movie where Soma was a drug that was used and someone in the movie was warning against it. 
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Comment #6 posted by FoM on October 07, 2008 at 20:41:22 PT

fight_4_freedom
Thank you for the article. I really hope you win. I think you will.
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Comment #5 posted by fight_4_freedom on October 07, 2008 at 20:06:51 PT

Proposal 1: Close to a Warrior's heart
Student leader, group urges voters to check 'yes' on legalizing medical marijuanaIlissa GilmoreIssue date: 10/8/08A group of Wayne State students seeks to educate others about medical marijuana and to encourage voters on Nov. 4 to pass the Proposal 1 initiative, which would legalize marijuana for patients.Jane Stewart, a 50-year-old patient and WSU senior, is in the process of starting the group Warriors for Medical Marijuana, in the hopes of encouraging those registered to vote to do so for Proposal 1 on Election Day.Ten years ago, Stewart was diagnosed with common variable immunodeficiency, a disease similar to AIDS and lupus, in that it gives a person an increased susceptibility to infections. It is not contagious and is incurable."The best thing that I could do is live like 'The Boy in the Bubble,'" she said. "But I did that for many years, I sat at home and I didn't go anywhere. But sitting at home waiting to die is not any way to live."Under Proposal 1, terminally ill patients could use marijuana with their doctor's approval. It also would permit them, or their caregivers, to harvest marijuana plants for medical use and to possess 2.5 ounces of the substance at any time.The proposal would also protect patients by requiring them to register as patients and carry identification cards that would allow police to distinguish them from abusers.Stewart said she was inspired to get involved with the medical marijuana movement when she saw other students around Wayne State petitioning to get the initiative on the ballot.From there, she decided to intern with the Michigan Coalition for Compassionate Care, a state-wide organization committed to obtaining medical marijuana for patients.Stewart said starting the group was a part of the internship. Similar groups have already been instated at Michigan State, Central Michigan and the University of Michigan.
Entire Article
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Comment #4 posted by Sam Adams on October 07, 2008 at 17:59:36 PT

US medicine
I recently had an routine physical exam with my internist, a very smart and professional woman who represents the best schools & institutions we have in the Northeast. We talked for about 20 minutes, with me doing 90% of the talking. My doctor only interrupted a few times to ask a question or two, and each time it was to initiate a line of discussion that ended with giving me more prescription drugs. Which I flatly refused each time, of course.I swear it's like "Invasion of the Body Snatchers". They got to her too! And I had so much respect for her. I know she's very smart and hard working and a good person.I think we have entered a period of time here where most of our instutions have been corroded away from the inside and are now hollow shells. The govt. that is supposed to regulate the financial industry instead gives away billions to criminals. Instead of compassion and healing our health care system has become a giant drug-dealing racket.We love to keep up appearances in the US and to pretend that everything's OK. We are now entering a time where the consequences of our hypocrisy will be realized in full.
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Comment #3 posted by Sam Adams on October 07, 2008 at 17:51:13 PT

greedy jerk
“My personal plea would be that if anyone is in pain and not getting enough attention or satisfaction, to ask their physician about being referred to a pain specialist,” said David Fox, the society’s spokesman.You know what's going to happen to you at the pain specialist? They are micro-managed by the DEA. You'll be forced to submit to urine testing, and if cannabis ever shows up, they'll withdraw all pain medication for months. David Fox - the spokesman for all MI doctors - couldn't be more transparent. "Don't grow your own medicine for free! Come to our clinics and pay us thousands per month! For opiates that turn you into an addict, or toxic meds that burn out your GI tract, liver, and kidneys! Come on down! And most of all....DON'T THINK FOR YOURSELF"It's like asking a used car salesman if he thinks people should ride bicycles.Look into pain treatment in the USA and you won't like what you find. It's one of the most barbaric and cruel aspects of America. 
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Comment #2 posted by HempWorld on October 07, 2008 at 11:43:51 PT

Sorry I messed up on the link:
http://hempworld.com/HempPharm/images/elibottle.jpg
Cannabis Tincture From Ely Lilly Corp.
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Comment #1 posted by HempWorld on October 07, 2008 at 11:40:25 PT

Lies, lies, lies ...
“We’re so opposed to smoking in every other form that it would seem inconsistent to support smoking marijuana when it has a more harmful effect than cigarettes"Bold faced lie! And you do not need to smoke marijuana.“It’s going to be hard to enforce,” he said. “I think it should be done like any other prescription drug, where you go to the pharmacy.”Ok, but then ...“We hire good doctors and we trust their judgment, so if there were good clinical indications … they would prescribe it,” he said.So the doctors of the 12 states that recommend it are not good doctors?Then how come the US Federal Govt has a medical marijuana program? A fact that you are choosing to overlook? Or simply, 'forget'?How come Eli Lilly Corp. and others had Cannabis Tinctures on the market? Where was the FDA then?
Cannabis Tincture From Ely Lilly Corp.
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