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First Michigan Marijuana IDs To Be Issued Saturday
Posted by CN Staff on April 01, 2009 at 05:30:55 PT
By Megha Satyanarayana, Free Press Staff Writer
Source: Detroit Free Press
Michigan -- Steven Karapandza has tried two dozen drugs to treat headaches. After trying marijuana, the 27-year-old Sterling Heights computer worker sensed some relief, and with the passage of the state's medical marijuana law, decided to become a legal medicinal user."It's got good palliative benefits," he said. "I could care less if pot's ever legalized recreationally." Now, he's nervous after Madison Heights police raided the home of a medical marijuana user who kept an address book that included other users.
The Michigan Department of Community Health is to begin a program Saturday to issue identification cards for those who have a doctor's note recommending the drug.The law went into effect Dec. 4, but without much guidance for users. It's one of many gray areas that have come to light in the run-up to the launch of the state's program.Rae Ramsdell, health professions licensing director for MDCH, said she has little power to enforce policies spelled out in the law limiting users to 12 plants each.She's also worried about an onslaught of applications in the first few weeks, as she and her staff have only 15 calendar days to turn around an identification card, on top of regular responsibilities licensing other health professions in the state. Applications can be mailed starting Saturday or delivered in person Monday.Greg Francisco, director of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association, said the police should have backed down when the Madison Heights man, Robert Redden, showed them his doctor's letter. The law calls for an ID card, said Police Chief Kevin Sagan, so the letter may not be enough.Ramsdell said she's heard from 120 people who want applications for the card or information about getting a doctor's letter. Many others mistakenly believe the health department will dispense medical marijuana.That gray area worries future user Stephanie Annis, 30, of New Hudson."I've never grown any plant in my life," she said. Annis has chronic pain and wasting syndrome from surgeries, and marijuana could help with the pain and loss of appetite.Source: Detroit Free Press (MI)Author: Megha Satyanarayana, Free Press Staff Writer Published: April 1, 2009Copyright: 2009 Detroit Free PressWebsite: http://www.freep.com/Contact: letters freepress.comURL: http://drugsense.org/url/hFNJTWEnRelated Articles:Michigan Readies for Medical Pot Usehttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread24661.shtmlMichigan Goes To Pothttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread24643.shtml
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Comment #27 posted by FoM on April 02, 2009 at 11:16:21 PT
News Article on Hash Bash
Date of Hash Bash in Ann Arbor Coincides with Debut of Michigan's New Medical Marijuana LawBy Jo Mathis, The Ann Arbor News Thursday, April 02, 2009Those attending the 38th annual Ann Arbor Hash Bash Saturday will likely be in a celebratory mood, organizers say, because the event lands on the day Michigan's medical marijuana law goes into effect."The Hash Bash started as a smoke-in, and really is a smoke-in," said Adam Brook of Detroit, who will serve as emcee for the 19th time. "However, speakers take on current political (questions) of the day. This year, it's medical marijuana."URL: http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2009/04/date_of_hash_bash_in_ann_arbor.html
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Comment #26 posted by FoM on April 02, 2009 at 06:46:11 PT
Paint with light
I know we have the best chance that we have ever had to get drug policy issues changed. If McCain would have won I doubt most activists would even care anymore after all these years.
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Comment #25 posted by Paint with light on April 02, 2009 at 00:54:12 PT
Additional Excerpts from comment 8
I had written down, while reading comment 8, to comment on some of the same quotes FoM covered in comment 9.Since she did a good job I won't repeat them.I also liked these lines."Dialogue will be continuous.""Debate will be inclusive of disparate ideas"."Deliberation will be comprehensive and collaborative."Disparate ideas and desparate ideas.This is about life and death for a lot of people.You can't get more desparate than thatI hope we are right FoM, and this time it is for real.If I have to hope I will hope on the positive side.There were some bad lines in the piece.There was this goodie that we could go on about for awhile;"Our international drug control programshelp strengthen law enforcement and judicial institutions, while providing alternative livelihoods for poor farmers."Sounds like Mexico would not be a good example of this unless you consider kidnapping and extortion to be alternative livlihoods.Equal with alcohol.
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Comment #24 posted by fight_4_freedom on April 01, 2009 at 16:15:41 PT
I believe so
And I know your Son would be extremely proud of you FoM. I know all of us are :)
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Comment #23 posted by FoM on April 01, 2009 at 16:09:03 PT
fight_4_freedom
I'm very sure your Dad would be very proud of you.
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Comment #22 posted by fight_4_freedom on April 01, 2009 at 16:06:37 PT
Thanks FoM...It's ok
And I know what you mean.It used to be really hard for me to get through the day. But now it's not as tough as it once was. I know he's smilin' down on me.(Miss You Dad)
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Comment #21 posted by FoM on April 01, 2009 at 15:55:28 PT
fight_4_freedom
I'm so sorry. My son passed away on Memorial Day so that day is hard for me.
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Comment #20 posted by fight_4_freedom on April 01, 2009 at 15:53:14 PT
Too Funny FoM
I was just about reeled in and then it hit me....it's April 1st. I always forget about it because I have never really celebrated it or anything. April 1st is the day my father passed away from brain cancer 13 years ago. Wow...It seems like just yesterday that I was at his bedside. So April 1st has never been a day of joking for me.And April 20 (4/20) is his birthday. That's why I always tell people I was born to be a cannabis activist :) There's my sign. lol
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Comment #19 posted by FoM on April 01, 2009 at 15:36:47 PT
fight_4_freedom
I got had way back in the beginning of CNews. Someone said that Clinton was going to be at the Hash Bash and legalize marijuana. I fell for it hook, line and sinker. LOL!
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Comment #18 posted by fight_4_freedom on April 01, 2009 at 15:34:36 PT
I think so too FoM
and I totally fell for it. lolJack Herer really is attending though. So that part is true.
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Comment #17 posted by FoM on April 01, 2009 at 15:33:39 PT
fight_4_freedom
It's really isn't a lie on April Fools Day! LOL!
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Comment #16 posted by FoM on April 01, 2009 at 15:32:30 PT
fight_4_freedom
I think it's a big April Fool!
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Comment #15 posted by fight_4_freedom on April 01, 2009 at 15:28:00 PT
Boy I hope this report is true
I know Adam and he wouldn't lie.http://www.celebstoner.com/200904011839/news/celebstoner-news/michael-phelps-to-attend-hash-bash.htmlMichael Phelps to Attend Hash Bash Wednesday, 01 April 2009 13:09Hash Bash organizers are reporting that stoner swimmer Michael Phelps will speak at the Ann Arbor rally on Saturday. "We're really blown away," confirms Adam Brook. He got in touch with us directly and said he wants the world know that he is a stoner and supports the legalization of marijuana."The 38th Annual Hash Bash takes place on the Diag at the University of Michigan. The events starts at high noon and lasts one hour. Jack Herer is also scheduled to speak, and there will be tributes to Chef RA and Mae Nutt ("Grandma Marijuana"). Hash Bash continues with bands and vendors at the Monroe Street Fair, from 1 pm on.I hope this isn't just an april fools joke.
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Comment #14 posted by FoM on April 01, 2009 at 14:51:30 PT
HempWorld
I don't think the policy will be the same. The people of Seattle seem to like him. That's a very liberal city.
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Comment #13 posted by HempWorld on April 01, 2009 at 14:45:42 PT
Hi FoM,
It's not an improvement if the policies stay the same. That was my point.
On a mission from God!
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Comment #12 posted by FoM on April 01, 2009 at 14:37:29 PT
HempWorld
He seems like a 100% improvement on John Walters.They are as different as night and day.
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Comment #11 posted by HempWorld on April 01, 2009 at 14:04:40 PT
I guess 'comprehensive' means it is worded so
that the dummies in congress can understand it.How on earth is it possible that the USA is repeating its huge mistakes, decade after decade, again and again?I don't get it!
On a mission from God!
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Comment #10 posted by HempWorld on April 01, 2009 at 13:56:12 PT
Thanks FoM, unfortunately it's the same old bull..
"Upon confirmation, I will immediately coordinate with my colleagues in the federal government, as well as our counterparts at the state and local level, to ensure that the national drug control strategy is:
• Balanced and comprehensive, based upon the best possible understanding of the drug threat, and incorporates a science-based approach to public policy;
• Vigorously implemented through development of a national drug budget that contains proven, effective programs; and
• Rigorously assessed and adapted to changing circumstances, Essential to these efforts is restoration of the vitality of the Office of National Drug Control Policy by recommitting the agency to its policy leadership mission. ONDCP was created by the Congress—under the guidance of this Committee—to focus this nation's efforts toward solving the drug problem by developing and implementing a balanced, comprehensive national drug control strategy. ONDCP will effectively build consensus on how best to use interdiction efforts, law enforcement, treatment, prevention, and sound research to achieve measurable results in reducing drug use ..."Dear USA, the current policies of prohibition ensure no control whatsoever on the substance. All your actions, all your efforts and illusive. After 30+ years the results are in; you have at least double the drug use of the Netherlands, where marijuana is completely legal for anyone over 18.Now, you are continuing on the same path and you WILL get the same result; higher drug use across the board!Bravo! Keep repeating your mistakes and great cost to society and our children. Duh!
On a mission from God!
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Comment #9 posted by FoM on April 01, 2009 at 13:50:53 PT
Excerpt
Upon confirmation, I will immediately coordinate with my colleagues in the federal government, as well as our counterparts at the state and local level, to ensure that the national drug control strategy is:• Balanced and comprehensive, based upon the best possible understanding of the drug threat, and incorporates a science-based approach to public policy;• Vigorously implemented through development of a national drug budget that contains proven, effective programs; and• Rigorously assessed and adapted to changing circumstances,URL: http://judiciary.senate.gov/hearings/testimony.cfm?id=3757&wit_id=7772
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Comment #8 posted by FoM on April 01, 2009 at 13:47:21 PT
Testimony of The Honorable R. Gil Kerlikowske
April 1, 2009URL: http://judiciary.senate.gov/hearings/testimony.cfm?id=3757&wit_id=7772
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Comment #7 posted by greenmed on April 01, 2009 at 12:34:02 PT
Dagman11, FoM
I believe the program would probably be open only to residents of Michigan. However, with more and more states enacting medical cannabis laws, another question arises: would a Michigan card be accepted in California (and the dispensaries) and vice versa? Some medical users who travel frequently might choose not to carry their medicine with them, whether by auto through "dry" states, or even taking a train or plane.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_Faith_and_Credit_ClauseCongratulations Michigan and the activists that made it happen!
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Comment #6 posted by FoM on April 01, 2009 at 11:50:31 PT
Dagman11
I don't know for sure but I would assume a person would have to be a resident of Michigan.
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Comment #5 posted by Dagman11 on April 01, 2009 at 11:15:07 PT:
Question
Are Michigan residents the only ones that can become a part of this program?
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Comment #4 posted by FoM on April 01, 2009 at 10:02:49 PT
Event Coincides With New Law
Wednesday, April 01, 2009Michigan -- Those attending the 38th annual Ann Arbor Hash Bash Saturday will likely be in a celebratory mood, organizers say, because the event lands on the day Michigan's medical marijuana law goes into effect."The Hash Bash started as a smoke-in, and really is a smoke-in,'' said Adam Brook of Detroit, who will serve as emcee for the 19th time. "However, speakers take on current political question of the day. This year, it's medical marijuana.'' URL: http://www.mlive.com/news/annarbornews/index.ssf?/base/news-31/1238596835193400.xml&coll=2
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Comment #3 posted by FoM on April 01, 2009 at 09:10:55 PT
Gray Areas Cloud Marijuana Law as Date Looms
Gray Areas Cloud Marijuana Law as Application Date LoomsApril 1, 2009URL: http://drugsense.org/url/BRmE5BcF
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Comment #2 posted by FoM on April 01, 2009 at 06:58:49 PT
runruff
That is so very kind of you. Thank you. I dislike spin. I love honesty and truth.
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Comment #1 posted by runruff on April 01, 2009 at 06:52:26 PT
C/News, a beacon!
C/news has been as a beacon shinning into the future where we here have found hope [and Hope] and encouragement. We have given each other support and sympathy. We have kept reality in check. We have been an open dialogue at a time when open discussion was all but silenced. We became a part of the national dialogue often setting the course of discussion rather than adhering to what we were told to think.All this under constant nurturing and standing by the truth, has been FoM and Stick.I am proud to be associated with such fine, upstanding, fellow rebels!It is the rebels of the world that keep humankind from going over the cliff in totality!Peace, the future is ours!
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