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Re: “What Will it Take to Legalize Marijuana in Oregon?”
The writing is on the wall. Everyone can see that legalization is inevitable. The Oregonian is finally right. The Legislature should make it unnecessary for activists to write another marijuana initiative by passing a reasonable law themselves. If they don't then we will mount a better funded campaign for a more moderate measure. The average stoner can help by contributing to the effort instead of expecting out of state billionaires to fund the campaign. Legalization will happen here as soon as stoners unite to pay the bill.
Re: “Shootout at the Buzzer”
What were you smoking when you wrote that No on 74 argument? It makes no sense. So we should continue the system where any violent felon can grow for a patient and that is better than a regulated system that prohibits felons for five years after their conviction? And you complain that M 74 moving in the direction of testing is inadequate so we should continue a system with no testing at all. Then you say you are for legalization but say vote no on 74 - the same thing all the anti-marijuana people advocate. You buy into the big O's lie that M 74 doesn't limit dispensaries which isn't even true. If OHA thinks we need to limit dispensaries, M74 gives them the authority to do so - it just doesn't stupidly set some arbitrary number, rather it gives the OHA the power to do so after consulting with local governments on zoning issues which is a much better approach. You legalizers that are against sensible incremental reform are the craziest aspect of this election.
Re: “Growing Pains”
A movement to reform marijuana laws that is united in making the steps that lead to legalization will eventually suceed. A movement that divides itself over details like whether out-of-staters can set up nonprofits here or who is going to make the money after we end prohibition may fail and hand victory to the police and other anti-marijuana forces.
Marijuana is on the ballot this fall. If you want reform of marijuana laws, vote yes. If you never want to see marijuana reform, vote no. Its really as simple as that.
Re: “Measuring Up”
Patients that qualify for the medical marijuana program should have safe reliable access to the medicine. The current system that requires patients to produce their own medicine is unworkable and leaves many of the sickest patients going without. A well regulated dispensary system will be a win-win for everyone. The question of legalizing marijuana for everyone will have to wait for another election. In the meantime, let's make life easier for patients and vote for this common sense initiative.
Re: “$60 Cover Scares Off Some at Cannabis Cafe Opening”
Kudos to ORNORML for opening up this cafe.
Some comments here illustrate that many Oregonians do not understand medical marijuana. Marijuana is medicine. The human body uses endocannabinoids to regulate many physiological processes. Google endocannabinoids and check it out. Marijuana happens to be a medicine that makes people feel good.
Some literature refers to euphoria as a negative side effect. How ridiculous. Feeling good is part of good health. Socializing in a wholesome environment is therapeutic.
People reflect their prejudice and ignorance about cannabis. This cafe is a good thing. It will help people. Get over the stereotypes. Open your eyes and look at the science. Yes, cannabinoids can cause the munchies. After you finish with the cheerios jokes maybe you will realize that, for many patients, increasing their appetite is a matter of life and death. Yes, cannabinoids can affect memory (and dreams). After you finish with the dumb stoner jokes maybe you will realize that for people suffering from PTSD, slective forgetting can be lifesaving.
Cannabis is an amazing complex plant. The prohibition of cannabis is rooted in racism, ignorance and hate. It is a crime against humanity.
Harrah to NORML and everyone else that works to end the war on drugs.
Re: “$60 Cover Scares Off Some at Cannabis Cafe Opening”
Kudos to ORNORML for opening up this cafe.
Some comments here illustrate that many Oregonians do not understand medical marijuana. Marijuana is medicine. The human body uses endocannabinoids to regulate many physiological processes. Google endocannabinoids and check it out. Marijuana happens to be a medicine that makes people feel good. Some literature refers to euphoria as a negative side effect. How ridiculous. Feeling good is part of good health. Socializing in a wholesome environment is therapeutic.
People reflect their prejudice and ignorance about cannabis. This cafe is a good thing. It will help people. Get over the stereotypes. Open your eyes and look at the science. Yes, cannabinoids can cause the munchies. After you finish with the cheerios jokes maybe you will realize that for many patients, increasing their appetite is a matter of life and death. Yes, cannabinoids can affect memory (and dreams). After you finish with the dumb stoner jokes maybe you will realize that for people suffering from PTSD, slective forgetting can be lifesaving.
Cannabis is an amazing complex plant. The prohibition of cannabis is rooted in racism, ignorance and hate. It is a crime against humanity.
Harrah to NORML and everyone else that works to end the war on drugs.
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Re: “High Times”
Possession of less than an ounce of flowers is a violation. Possession of two ounces is a felony. Its not going from 0 to 60, its going from free life to prison. But we can end this madness soon. The Oregon Legislature will soon be considering a bill to legalze and regulate marijuana. This will allow best practices to emerge and a free people to make their own life choices. We all need to step up and tell the Legislature to do the right thing. If they won't then we will take it back to the ballot with an initiative.