Medical Marijuana is no longer illegal under Federal law

[alnorth]

This may end up in DC, but I think it is surprising, and big enough news that it may deserve a spot in the lounge. To be clear, in states where there is not medical marijuana, it is still illegal under state law, obviously. Including most midwest states where most of us live.

http://www.inquisitr.com/2645930/fed...spending-bill/

This was not widely publicized or debated, but apparently buried deep in the 2,000+ page 2016 spending bill, congress quietly banned the DEA and any other federal agents from raiding medical marijuana dispensaries in states where it is legal.

Marijuana is still illegal under federal law as a schedule I controlled substance, but this effectively ends the threat that the Feds might someday crack down on medical marijuana in states where it is legal.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by El Jefe

I don't like weed, I have never used and most likely never will. I don't want it legalized, but I am not adamant against those who want to use it either, I am kind of apathetic towards it. I will say I hate driving customers cars who have young kids in the car and it wreaks of weed, that pisses me off. All that to be said, something definitely impacted me greatly. My sister in law who is 36 got breast cancer, and had cancer found in her lymph node, and she took chemo and she has had taken the chemo terribly, I mean she looks like she is dying, she is a very thin girl, she is about 5'9 and about 135lbs, and she lost 26lbs in 2 weeks, and just throwing up all the time. My brother was in a spot of helplessness, and he researched a lot on line and he bought weed illegally here in Ohio, and they both have never used a drug, but he made a decision and purchased some weed and she smoked it and it helped here feel 100 times better, and has really helped her battle through chemo. I have never discredited medical marijuana because my mom, sister, aunt and wife are all nurses and I have seen it work positively, but never seen it up close and work so drastically.

It is helping save your sister in law's life but you don;t want it legalized?

[FloridaMan88]

Medical marijuana isn't any worse than medical heroin (i.e. prescription pain killers with opiates).

[El Jefe]

Originally Posted by penguinz

It is helping save your sister in law's life but you don;t want it legalized?

I think it would do more negative than good, but honestly, seeing what it has done for her, knowing what it could do for others, I think it would be worth legalizing it. My mind tells me that there is probably 1-2% of the population that use it legitimately for a medical purpose, but seeing what it did for her, who am I to tell someone in that state they shouldn't be able to use it? I am not judge and jury, "it is appointed for men to die once and then the judgment" let God judge, that's not up to me.

[Toby Waller]

Long story short,the Feds will forever be able to do what ever they want to whom ever they want for what ever reason they want. Government will never let them be limited by any law ,supposed or actual

[splatbass]

Originally Posted by smellypitts

Long story short,the Feds will forever be able to do what ever they want to whom ever they want for what ever reason they want. Government will never let them be limited by any law ,supposed or actual

This is very cynical, and in my experience untrue. I've worked as a contractor for a half dozen government agencies and every branch of the military for the last 30 years and I've seen the lengths they go to in order to comply with federal law.

[RockChalk]

Parents can just show their kids these PSA's and they'll make the right choices

[Contrarian]

Originally Posted by RockChalk

Parents can just show their kids these PSA's and they'll make the right choices

THAT is so stupid!!

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Katipan

Most of the licenses are given for chronic pain.

Explain how much you hate opiates and need to function during your daily life.

Then explain that you are too great of an athlete to smoke flower and as such will need a high plant count so you can make edibles.

Then explain that while you're a very intelligent, super focused athlete, you are completely inept in the kitchen and will need a 99 plant count.

Then shop your 99 plant count around town until you find a shop that will offer you the greatest rewards.

Not in Arizona. That's not how they do it here...

[Contrarian]

My question is can you NOW travel with medical marijuana from one approved state to another? TSA doesn't search for marijuana but if found in high quantity through screening they turn it over to law enforcement. Either they give you a note in your luggage or detain you on a large quantity only.

[Hamwallet]

Originally Posted by El Jefe

I think it would do more negative than good, but honestly, seeing what it has done for her, knowing what it could do for others, I think it would be worth legalizing it. My mind tells me that there is probably 1-2% of the population that use it legitimately for a medical purpose, but seeing what it did for her, who am I to tell someone in that state they shouldn't be able to use it? I am not judge and jury, "it is appointed for men to die once and then the judgment" let God judge, that's not up to me.

So you had zero experience with weed, and you had your mind made up it was bad. You saw how much it helps people during chemo, and still think it's bad. It is a 100 times worse then alcohol, and if "abused" you basically just fall asleep. Weed is harmless.

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by Katipan

Most of the licenses are given for chronic pain.

Explain how much you hate opiates and need to function during your daily life.

Then explain that you are too great of an athlete to smoke flower and as such will need a high plant count so you can make edibles.

Then explain that while you're a very intelligent, super focused athlete, you are completely inept in the kitchen and will need a 99 plant count.

Then shop your 99 plant count around town until you find a shop that will offer you the greatest rewards.

Originally Posted by vailpass

Not in Arizona. That's not how they do it here...

Yea, I am going to guess Arizona is pretty strict given all the tight-asses that live in this ****ing state. It would probably take some significant work on my part to fake this whole thing.

[R8RFAN]

Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

So one day those of us with random drug testing jobs will be able to smoke marijuana as we wish?

not if you are in the transportation industry

[Katipan]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Yea, I am going to guess Arizona is pretty strict given all the tight-asses that live in this ****ing state. It would probably take some significant work on my part to fake this whole thing.

Which is probably why we have medical patients with Arizona IDs.

Your best friend is reciprocity. Get a med card from an easy state, shop wherever you want.

Almost.