Quite frankly, I don’t understand why anyone would be opposed to the legalization of medicinal marijuana. It undoubtedly provides a health benefit to the terminally ill as well as those who suffer from seizures, epilepsy, and perhaps other neurological disorders.

 

I understand the thought process that there will be fakers & fraudsters who use a bogus diagnosis to obtain medicinal marijuana. To be blunt (no pun intended), that does not bother me. I would be willing to bet that person already smokes marijuana, and likely purchases it on the black market. If they are willing to pay an application fee, see a doctor, have it prescribed, and pay the associated costs – where is the harm? Like I said, I do not see any valid arguments against the legalization of medicinal marijuana.

 

I fully support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes, too; however, I do see some valid concerns for those who do not agree with me. My recommendation is to regulate it, tax it, and reap the benefits. Again, those who would partake in legal marijuana for recreational purposes are likely already doing so. The additional tax revenue arising out of the legalization of recreational marijuana could provide a significant benefit to Kentucky’s schools & infrastructure if used properly.

 

With that said, I recognize some of the risks. Driving under the influence of alcohol is likely more dangerous than driving under the influence of marijuana, but neither should be done. The technology is quickly evolving, but to my knowledge, there is not an objective test (i.e. breathalyzer) that can determine the level of impairment in a stoned driver. That, undoubtedly, is an issue. But the “it’s illegal & it should remain illegal” line of thinking is frustrating & holding back Kentucky (as well as other states), in my opinion.

 

All you need to do is wave a bag of Doritos in front of them; their reaction will tell you whether they are stoned! Who needs science!?!

Medical mj? No problem...AS LONG AS it's not "wink wink" prescribed in name only which, as @Jumper Dad pointed out, has become the case in many places.

 

I know this is anecdotal, but watch Judge Judy. It's amazing to me how many seemingly able bodied 20 somethings have a medical mj card.:no: It's just a backdoor way as JD said above of getting it to get high for a lot of people, and plenty of doctors out there are willing to prescribe it like it was candy.

Medical mj? No problem...AS LONG AS it's not "wink wink" prescribed in name only which, as @Jumper Dad pointed out, has become the case in many places.

 

I know this is anecdotal, but watch Judge Judy. It's amazing to me how many seemingly able bodied 20 somethings have a medical mj card.:no: It's just a backdoor way as JD said above of getting it to get high for a lot of people, and plenty of doctors out there are willing to prescribe it like it was candy.

 

Yes, but doctors are prescribing opioids like Jelly Bellies now which is where we should be directing our efforts in the war on drugs. These people get hooked on prescription drugs and then turn to heroin because it's cheaper and easier to get. With all the problems that meth and heroin are causing, who cares about a little weed?!?

Yes, but doctors are prescribing opioids like Jelly Bellies now which is where we should be directing our efforts in the war on drugs. These people get hooked on prescription drugs and then turn to heroin because it's cheaper and easier to get. With all the problems that meth and heroin are causing, who cares about a little weed?!?

 

Which is a huge problem in and of itself...unscrupulous "feel good" doctors. Just think what it would be like with weed, especially since it's deemed not as harmful as the opioids out there (true), and some will tell you it's completely harmless (which is not true).

 

I have no problem on it's face of getting mj to people who need it for real, medial reasons.

Medical mj? No problem...AS LONG AS it's not "wink wink" prescribed in name only which, as @Jumper Dad pointed out, has become the case in many places.

 

I know this is anecdotal, but watch Judge Judy. It's amazing to me how many seemingly able bodied 20 somethings have a medical mj card.:no: It's just a backdoor way as JD said above of getting it to get high for a lot of people, and plenty of doctors out there are willing to prescribe it like it was candy.

 

I am sure there are situations of abuse, but those "able bodied 20 somethings" may also have some type of neurological deficit that is alleviated by medicinal marijuana. On top of that, if those able bodied 20 somethings are going to schedule an appointment & get a prescription, then there is a strong likelihood that they were already funding a drug dealer & purchasing the product on the black market to begin with.

Here is my $4.20 question. Why is Marijuana illegal in the first place?:bag:

Here is my $4.20 question. Why is Marijuana illegal in the first place?:bag:

 

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REEFER MADNESS!!!! Aaaahhhhhh!!!!

 

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For it.

 

I'm not a user now nor would I be were it legal.

 

But it should be legal. And people should be able to grow their own at their own risk.

For it.

 

I'm not a user now nor would I be were it legal.

 

But it should be legal. And people should be able to grow their own at their own risk.

 

People can legally brew their own beer and make wine. So if a guy wants to tend a plot of a half dozen plants for his own personal use, I'm not terribly opposed.

I am sure there are situations of abuse, but those "able bodied 20 somethings" may also have some type of neurological deficit that is alleviated by medicinal marijuana. On top of that, if those able bodied 20 somethings are going to schedule an appointment & get a prescription, then there is a strong likelihood that they were already funding a drug dealer & purchasing the product on the black market to begin with.

 

First bolded, not sure if complete moron is technically a neurological disorder, but if it is you may be on to something. But that's what they all, even the older ones, seem to have in common if you have ever spent any time watching that show.

 

Second bolded, you are probably correct in that assessment. But having a medical mj card now makes it legal for them to have it so they can't get a ticket/go to jail for possession, which is why they would go out of their way to get it in stead of...oh, I don't know...maybe just not smoke it.

First bolded, not sure if complete moron is technically a neurological disorder, but if it is you may be on to something. But that's what they all, even the older ones, seem to have in common if you have ever spent any time watching that show.

 

Second bolded, you are probably correct in that assessment. But having a medical mj card now makes it legal for them to have it so they can't get a ticket/go to jail for possession, which is why they would go out of their way to get it in stead of...oh, I don't know...maybe just not smoke it.

 

I'm not really sure where you stand at this point: do you support legalization of medicinal marijuana or not?

I'm not really sure where you stand at this point: do you support legalization of medicinal marijuana or not?

 

Yes, I do. But just like I don't want any yahoo getting a script to pop Oxy, I don't want any yahoo to be able to get a medical mj card either.

I am sure there are situations of abuse, but those "able bodied 20 somethings" may also have some type of neurological deficit that is alleviated by medicinal marijuana. On top of that, if those able bodied 20 somethings are going to schedule an appointment & get a prescription, then there is a strong likelihood that they were already funding a drug dealer & purchasing the product on the black market to begin with.

 

I'm a supporter of legalizing everything . But I also can admit a majority of people who get a card for medical reasons don't actually need it I just don't care.

I'm a supporter of legalizing everything . But I also can admit a majority of people who get a card for medical reasons don't actually need it I just don't care.

Nailed it!