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Indiana Lawmakers To Study Legalizing Marijuana
Posted by CN Staff on July 04, 2011 at 11:16:34 PT
By The Associated Press
Source: Associated Press 
Merrillville, Ind. -- State lawmakers will soon begin studying whether Indiana should amend its drug laws to decriminalize marijuana, create a medical marijuana program or make other changes. The Post-Tribune of Merrillville reports that the General Assembly's criminal law and sentencing policy study committee will examine different angles of the marijuana issue. The committee's first meeting is next week, though it's not clear whether marijuana laws will be discussed then or during future meetings.
Medical Marijuana Therapy State Sen. Karen Tallian, D- Ogden Dunes, pushed for the study committee and says Indiana has "draconian" marijuana laws. "One day, I watched three young kids plead cases on possession of small amounts," Tallian said. "I thought, `Why are we spending all of the time and money to do this?' Frankly, I put marijuana in the same category as alcohol." Medical marijuana is available in 16 states and the District of Columbia, and 13 states have eliminated certain penalties for small amounts of marijuana. Tallian said she hopes to arrange for people to speak at the meeting when the marijuana study is on the agenda. "I've got testimony from all different groups," she said. "They keep calling me wondering when it's going to be. I had them lined up when the bill was in the senate -- medical people, criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, law enforcement. There are a wide range of people interested in the topic." Among the state lawmakers who supported the idea of creating a study committee to examine the issue was Republican Rep. Tom Knollman of Liberty, who has multiple sclerosis. Knollman told lawmakers during the legislative session this year that he wished he could legally try the drug to relieve his pain. Knollman said at the time that he's among the most conservative of state legislators, but hopes he can be a law-abiding citizen and use one of God's plants. Source: Associated Press (Wire)Published: July 4, 2011 Copyright: 2011 The Associated PressCannabisNews Medical Marijuana Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/medical.shtml
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Comment #10 posted by runruff on July 06, 2011 at 08:44:01 PT
Hope
That is my favorite scene too! [smiley face here]
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Comment #9 posted by Hope on July 06, 2011 at 08:36:55 PT
Thank you, Runruff.
I really did enjoy it. You are beautifully gifted at describing the night sky. I felt like I was there. My favorite scene was Eagle Star sitting by the Big Muddy at sunset that evening.I read Moonflower, Medicine Woman on an e reader and a problem with them is you can't see when you are nearing the end of a book. I kept punching the arrows for more. I did remember that you said it was based on a legend and the legend was fulfilled, so, sadly, I realized the end of the story had come. I wanted to hear more about what happened to Moonflower and Eagle Star in their lives. I did enjoy the book and the story very much though.Let us know when your other books are for sale.
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Comment #8 posted by runruff on July 05, 2011 at 19:26:22 PT
Dear Hope,
 Thank you for reading my book. What a thrill to hear you say that!Everyone says it is too short. I didn't expect that. I had a particular story to tell and this is how long it took to tell it. Some how that felt like the most integral thing to do, artistically. It is fun to get the feedback I get from everyone.I have written three more books I am currently having published one at a time. These books are more to the standard 300-500 pages. Each one a different subject.Once again, thanks for reading my book and I am glad you enjoyed it.Sending brother love to you!
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Comment #7 posted by Hope on July 05, 2011 at 16:49:59 PT
Still more Off Topic
Rainbow Family's free-form campout draws thousands to Gifford Pinchot foresthttp://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2015503514_rainbow04m.html"There is something about the smiling, contented, mystically philosophizing members of the Rainbow Family that gets a reaction from outsiders — whether it's befuddlement, scorn or maybe a little envy.They're camping out, happily chanting — and you're what? Worrying about your next mortgage payment, and getting an ulcer?"
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Comment #6 posted by Hope on July 05, 2011 at 12:35:15 PT
Off Topic.... some more
Runruff. I enjoyed your book. I was just sorry there wasn't more.
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Comment #5 posted by Hope on July 05, 2011 at 12:30:49 PT
Clogging cannabinoid receptors in the human body
An article I read the other day... somewhere... spoke about cannabinoid receptors being "full" or something and "blocked"...by heavy use. After a while of abstinence they cleared.All of us that have enjoyed cannabis very long at a time know what that's about. That's why you don't get the munchies if you take another hit when you feel them coming on. That's why when you've been smoking a lot of the same harvest of the same plant for a good while, you may not get much of a buzz. We all know what to do. Try another kind or quit for awhile. Even just three or four days. No need to "move onto a "stronger" drug", as the prohibitionists like to accuse.That's what can be used to "clog" the receptors. Cannabinoids. They probably haven't even thought of that. Clog the receptors with plenty of cannabinoids and keep them full. Viola!
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Comment #4 posted by FoM on July 05, 2011 at 10:49:49 PT
Press Release: ScienceDaily
Body's Natural Marijuana-Like Chemicals Make Fatty Foods Hard to ResistJuly 4, 2011Excerpt: The findings suggest it might be possible to curb this tendency by obstructing endocannabinoid activity -- for example, by using drugs that "clog" cannabinoid receptors. Since these drugs wouldn't need to enter the brain, they shouldn't cause the central side effects -- anxiety and depression -- seen when endocannabinoid signaling is blocked in the brain, Piomelli noted.URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110704151438.htm
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Comment #3 posted by ekim on July 05, 2011 at 08:26:51 PT
now on NPR national public radio 
the Diane Ream show is talking about how big the defence depts renewable energy plan is. 
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Comment #2 posted by John Tyler on July 05, 2011 at 07:38:13 PT
God's plant indeed
“Among the state lawmakers who supported the idea of creating a study committee to examine the issue was Republican Rep. Tom Knollman of Liberty, who has multiple sclerosis. Knollman told lawmakers during the legislative session this year that he wished he could legally try the drug to relieve his pain. 
Knollman said at the time that he's among the most conservative of state legislators, but hopes he can be a law-abiding citizen and use one of God's plants.” I’m sorry for this guy’s pain, but isn’t it ironic that when one of these guys gets smacked up side the head by reality they break ranks with their weird ideology and seek relief in “God’s plant”. (That is one of our terms isn’t it?) So get your ticket punched and climb aboard the peace train. You have talked the talk, now walk the walk. 
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Comment #1 posted by runruff on July 04, 2011 at 13:42:37 PT
In your face Mark Souder.
Since you have lost your power in congress, the anti-cannabis sentiment has lost it's steam in Indiana. I hope you are at home squirming in your self-righteousness at the receipt of this news. Stay tuned for more new and exciting updates, sure to come! 
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