cannabisnews.com: Medical Marijuana: What It's About Medical Marijuana: What It's About Posted by CN Staff on June 08, 2007 at 09:41:43 PT By Dr. Phillip Leveque, Salem-News.com Source: Salem News Mollala, Oregon -- Many people, medical cannabis users in particular, ask themselves and others, why is the use of cannabis illegal in the United States and other countries? The answer is not as complex as you might imagine. The illegality is based on several factors. Hempseed oil powered the first diesel engine. The powerful petroleum industry does not want farmers to grow their own fuel. Hemp cloth is better in many ways than cotton. The powerful cotton industry does not want the competition. Hemp makes better paper and other wood substitutes. The powerful timber industry does not want that competition. Cannabis is an excellent medicine for many ailments. The pharmaceutical and medical professions do not want patients to grow their own medicine which is easily possible.The final reason is really bizarre. It is well known that a person can get a euphoria high or stoned from an overdose of marijuana. This is somewhat like alcoholic inebriation but certainly not as dangerous. In New Orleans, the rich white college students discovered jazz music by the black musicians, many of whom smoked marijuana. It was cheaper than booze and much easier to carry. The Hearst newspapers knew that listening to jazz music, dancing, and inhaling the marijuana fumes would drive the white kids crazy. All of the above decided cannabis and marijuana were bad and any use of cannabis even for legitimate medical use must be made illegal and stopped. Well, surprise to nobody, this did not stop marijuana growing and use. It just produced a new industry--bootleg marijuana.Now even the U.S. government reports that 70,000,000 Americans smoke marijuana and the non-taxable value of the industry is worth at least ten billion dollars per year. British Columbia grows at least that much and probably so does California.If marijuana were taxed like cigarettes, it would erase the state and federal budgets financial shortfalls. We are making medical marijuana progress. About eleven states have now legalized medical marijuana.It is not a harmful drug like morphine, alcohol or even aspirin, but highly beneficial. Keep reading, we’ll try to cover the whole nine yards.Note: If marijuana were taxed like cigarettes, it would erase the state and federal budgets financial shortfalls. We are making medical marijuana progress. About eleven states have now legalized medical marijuana.Phillip Leveque has spent his life as a combat infantryman, Physician and Toxicologist. Source: Salem News (OR)Author: Philip Leveque, Salem-News.comPublished: June 7, 2007Copyright: 2007 Salem-News.com Website: http://www.salem-news.com/Contact: newsroom salem-news.comRelated Articles:Medical Marijuana: A California Success Storyhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread23005.shtmlMMJ: The Replacement for Very Dangerous Drugshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread22981.shtmlTreatment for PTSD Should Include Cannabishttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread22955.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #38 posted by FoM on September 20, 2007 at 12:21:15 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com Osteopathy Doctors and Medical MarijuanaSeptember 20, 2007http://www.salem-news.com/articles/september202007/medical_marijuana_92007.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #37 posted by FoM on September 19, 2007 at 11:18:18 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com Medical Marijuana: All Facts, No Fiction (Video) Segment 8September 19, 2007http://www.salem-news.com/articles/september192007/medical_marijuana_091407.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #36 posted by FoM on September 04, 2007 at 08:04:02 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com Medical Marijuana: Intoxication? September 4, 2007http://www.salem-news.com/articles/september042007/toxicology_9407.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #35 posted by Hope on September 04, 2007 at 07:13:16 PT Whig I liked that one, too.He seems like a very, very sharp guy. [ Post Comment ] Comment #34 posted by whig on September 03, 2007 at 21:29:18 PT This one was funny To Cheech: July 31: Your yellowed toenail is a sign of cerebral dysfunction which is causing your concurrent depression. It sounds like "bad grass syndrome" I recommend a total body flush. [ Post Comment ] Comment #33 posted by FoM on September 03, 2007 at 19:36:43 PT Hope This article has turned into a research page. Dr. Phillip Leveque is amazing and I appreciate his work too. [ Post Comment ] Comment #32 posted by Hope on September 03, 2007 at 19:32:22 PT Dr. Phillip Leveque I thank God for Dr. Phillip Leveque. [ Post Comment ] Comment #31 posted by FoM on September 03, 2007 at 18:28:51 PT Related Articles from Salem-News.com Medical Marijuana: Drug of Abuse!September 3, 2007http://www.salem-news.com/articles/september032007/pot_abuse_9307.php***Oregon Medical Marijuana Doctor Responds to QuestionsSeptember 3, 2007http://www.salem-news.com/articles/september032007/pot_answers_9307.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #30 posted by FoM on September 01, 2007 at 09:41:30 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com Medical Marijuana: Headaches/MigrainessSeptember 1, 2007http://www.salem-news.com/articles/september012007/med_pot_9107.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #29 posted by FoM on August 30, 2007 at 15:45:16 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com Medical Marijuana: Asthma TreatmentAugust 30, 2007http://www.salem-news.com/articles/august302007/med_pot_83007.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #28 posted by FoM on August 19, 2007 at 17:50:42 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com Restless Leg Syndrome: Medical Marijuana Patients’ Say it WorksAugust 18, 2007http://www.salem-news.com/articles/august182007/leveque_med_restless_81807.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #27 posted by FoM on August 09, 2007 at 10:15:35 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com PTSD: Overlooked ResearchAugust 9, 2007http://www.salem-news.com/articles/august092007/leveque_ptsd_8907.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #26 posted by FoM on July 20, 2007 at 15:11:56 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com Medical Marijuana: Dr. Phil Dogface Leveque; Who is He?July 20, 2007http://www.salem-news.com/articles/july202007/leveque_med_marij_71907.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #25 posted by FoM on July 07, 2007 at 06:26:50 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com July 6, 2007Medical Marijuana: Monstrous Calumnyhttp://www.salem-news.com/articles/july062007/ptsd_med_mj_7607.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #24 posted by FoM on July 06, 2007 at 10:17:17 PT whig I didn't know that but it is a way to jack up prices. I never used Bit Torrent but now they have something that stops file sharing for people who are using Comcast I read on the Rust List. [ Post Comment ] Comment #23 posted by whig on July 06, 2007 at 10:11:24 PT FoM I think the FCC just struck net neutrality, so bandwidth is likely to get more expensive rather than less. Or rather, what will happen is the cheap bandwidth will be slow-lanes, and internet sites like this one might get slowed down also unless they pay a premium. [ Post Comment ] Comment #22 posted by whig on July 06, 2007 at 10:03:09 PT God bless Dr. Phil Leveque Thank you for writing and speaking. [ Post Comment ] Comment #21 posted by FoM on July 06, 2007 at 09:40:56 PT Hope I know what you mean about an isp. I am running between an ISDN line and a T I line as far as speed goes. The rain has caused our trees to really grow and my dish will have to be moved or we will have to top a tree that is close to 60 or 70 feet high. If I can make it until the leaves fall off this fall I'm home free for another year. [ Post Comment ] Comment #20 posted by Hope on July 06, 2007 at 09:25:25 PT Comment 18 FoM I agree. [ Post Comment ] Comment #19 posted by Hope on July 06, 2007 at 09:24:21 PT FoM Here, I'm pretty much naturally fapped all the time. I'm not up for any more expense or purchases for it, either. I'll just endure it until some better options open up. Technology is not always the smooth, sleek road it's supposed to be. [ Post Comment ] Comment #18 posted by FoM on July 06, 2007 at 09:22:45 PT Hope I think I love Willie Nelson. God Bess this wonderful man. [ Post Comment ] Comment #17 posted by Hope on July 06, 2007 at 09:18:54 PT Found this on that page, too. Willie Nelson to Anoint Super-Sizing of Oregon Biodiesel Planthttp://www.salem-news.com/articles/july052007/nelson_boidiesel_7507.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #16 posted by FoM on July 06, 2007 at 08:47:23 PT Hope I haven't been fapped except one time but it was such a terrible experience for 24 hours that I only watch a clip of something now and then. Whoever creates unlimited speed for Internet Users will make a lot of money. The technology of the Internet is becoming so sophiscated it seems wrong to not be able to gain the knowledge that is available for lack of a good connection. We could educate America so easily if we had bandwidth to use and reasonably priced too. [ Post Comment ] Comment #15 posted by Hope on July 06, 2007 at 08:39:58 PT Sure wish I could easily watch those videos of Dr. Leveque speaking. I have to be visiting someone to really have any net freedom. [ Post Comment ] Comment #14 posted by FoM on July 06, 2007 at 08:27:41 PT Hope How nice. No I didn't notice. Thank you. [ Post Comment ] Comment #13 posted by Hope on July 06, 2007 at 08:25:07 PT FoM Did you notice on that last piece you posted that they have borrowed a picture from Freedom to Exhale? [ Post Comment ] Comment #12 posted by FoM on July 06, 2007 at 06:10:26 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com July 5, 2007Medical Marijuana: Biblical Referencehttp://www.salem-news.com/articles/july052007/medical_marijuana_7307_2.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #11 posted by FoM on July 06, 2007 at 06:08:32 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com July 5, 2007Medical Marijuana: Treatment for Marijuana Dependence http://www.salem-news.com/articles/july052007/leveque_med_mj_7507.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #10 posted by FoM on July 04, 2007 at 06:29:09 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com July 3, 2007Medical Marijuana Medical Conditionshttp://www.salem-news.com/articles/july032007/med_marijuana_conditions.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #9 posted by FoM on July 02, 2007 at 06:56:05 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com July 2, 2007Medical Marijuana: Treatment for Marijuana Dependencehttp://salem-news.com/articles/july022007/leveque_dependence_62207.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #8 posted by FoM on June 30, 2007 at 19:24:06 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com June 30, 2007Oregon Medical Marijuana Doctor Tells All: Q&A Part 6 (VIDEO)http://www.salem-news.com/articles/june302007/leveque_segment_6_63007.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #7 posted by FoM on June 28, 2007 at 20:22:15 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com June 28, 2007Medical Marijuana: Tod Mikuriyahttp://www.salem-news.com/articles/june282007/mikuriya_obit_62507.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #6 posted by FoM on June 27, 2007 at 14:36:25 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com June 27, 2007Medical Marijuana: Sleeping Medicinehttp://www.salem-news.com/articles/june272007/marijuana_sleep_62707.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #5 posted by FoM on June 23, 2007 at 20:23:22 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com June 23, 2007Oregon Medical Marijuana Doctor Provides Answers Part-5 (VIDEO)http://www.salem-news.com/articles/june232007/leveque_5_62207.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #4 posted by FoM on June 14, 2007 at 09:16:39 PT Related Article from Salem-News.com June 14, 2007Medical Marijuana: PTSD Medical Malpracticehttp://www.salem-news.com/articles/june142007/leveque_61407.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by afterburner on June 11, 2007 at 22:06:43 PT God bless Philip Leveque It's refreshing to read the thoughts of someone who actually knows what he's talking about, instead of the elected stooges. [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by FoM on June 11, 2007 at 07:39:55 PT Related Articles from Salem-News.com June 10th and 11th, 2007The Most Dangerous Man in Oregon http://www.salem-news.com/articles/june102007/dangerous_doc_61007.php***Marine Combat Vet Discusses Iraq, PTSD and Medical Marijuanahttp://www.salem-news.com/articles/june112007/marine_ptsd.php [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by JohnO on June 09, 2007 at 12:32:05 PT: Grow your own Industries hate competition, it drives them harder to keep up with the joneses. When the average Jones can simply till his backyard and grow his own food, clothing and fuel, the need to go to town for supplies keeps the shopkeeper waiting. That's not good for business, but it is good for Mr. Jones. We all have to look out for ourselves and do what is right, so grow your own for the common good of the common man. John (Jones) O [ Post Comment ] Post Comment