Comments on: Medical marijuana legislation is dazed and confused

By: Brian O'Neill

Brian O'Neill — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:56:52 +0000

Obviously there are side issues related to medical marijuana besides the faulty legislative process that Olympia politicians have foisted on us for yet another session. What I never thought I would hear about was “lily-livered law enforcement types in Seattle and Tacoma who support legalization…” Say what? To be honest, the politics at police departments (I’ve worked at three) is conservative. We’re paid to hook people up when they violate the law and that’s just what we do.

It is entirely reasonable to criticize the current state of medical marijuana legislation whether or not you support full legalization. But to suggest that a number of cops openly support the legalization? I think you’re high.

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By: jimkingjr

jimkingjr — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:34:35 +0000

It wasn’t the Legislature and the Governor who fouled up on medical marijuana- it was the “let’s legalize it under the guise of medical pot” crowd with their rush to open commercial dispensaries in the past year, as well as the lily-livered law enforcement types in Seattle and Tacoma who support legalization and bought into this game.

It’s a game, we all know it, and none of this is truly about medical needs- except for self-medication.

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By: ringer

ringer — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:02:20 +0000

Find and sign Initiative 1149 repeals prohibition same model as alcohol.
I am sure that politicos did not think any of this through, even if you use recommended remember it is not prescribed marijuana you will lose your job. Sick and Broke.

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By: steilacoomtaxpayer

steilacoomtaxpayer — Tue, 31 May 2011 22:35:55 +0000

I, too, am fine with legalized pot for those who want to use it. Legalize heroin too, I don’t care. But, no cover of medical necessity without the FDA, pharmacy board, real prescriptions, standards and controls, treatment efficacy established by science, etc. No phony prescription is needed for Miller Beer, so cut the crap with other drugs, make ‘em legal or not.

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By: Omega6234

Omega6234 — Tue, 31 May 2011 21:34:18 +0000

If we legalized it, do you know how many ghetto gang members would lose their income?? Who would buy all the purple jump suits, along with the latest Lebron shoes?? No more 22″ rimz on the chrysler 300M!!! What a travesty. Legalize it already. Then go after the real problem.. gangs.

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By: BlaineCGarver

BlaineCGarver — Tue, 31 May 2011 19:51:47 +0000

In the Old Hippy Days, pot was a friendly deal with a buddy who knew someone and bought a pound, and split it up for not much profit among his buddies. The main problem I have now (aside from not wanting to have an arrest record) is the violence and gangs that control the distribution these days. I would vote to legalize it, and have no penalty for personal amount growing and use. Back in the day, the tokers went home and ordered pizza…the drunks were the rowdy ones beating on their friends and family.

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By: notSpicoli

notSpicoli — Tue, 31 May 2011 15:50:23 +0000

Interesting. The TNT has played an enormous part in creating this situation by its snarky, sarcastic, and inappropriate (in tone) and repeated editorials on this subject.

Cannabis will soon be rescheduled by the feds.

“The Drug Enforcement Administration…[revealed that] 55 unnamed companies now hold licenses to grow cannabis in the United States.”

Acting on that “requires the DEA to move organic THC down from Schedule I, where it is now, to Schedule III, where synthetic THC Marinol currently is. According to DEA records, drug companies have requested just such a rescheduling. It appears as if they’re likely to get it at any time, green-lighting a new generation of prescription pot pill farms.” (EastbayExpress)

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By: fatuous

fatuous — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:49:14 +0000

The medical marijuana crowd keeps barking up the wrong tree. The federal government controls prescription drugs.

If you want to make marijuana a prescription drug, go through the federal government.

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By: rivitman

rivitman — Tue, 31 May 2011 07:30:13 +0000

Look, Most people would favor medical pot if it was limited to legitimate patients. (i’m unconvinced however)

The fact is, it’s not, and the medical pot issue is a red herring for for the full legalization crowd. Sure the ill and thier loved ones may need it, but the majority in and most vocal in favor just want to get high.

It is they, in fact, who are getting in the way of medical pot the most. Not the prohibitionists. It’s like asking a group of criminals to endorse a pro gun bill in the legislature.

We know how Florida is the number one state for the Iighly questionable prescription and distribution of oxycodone.

Well, I picked up a a well known advertising paper/publication at the grocery store the other day, and the full back page was covered with so called medical dispensers of pot, and those with prescriptive authority seemingly willing to prescribe on very thin medical evidince of need.

Washington seems to have self nominated for the florida of weed.

As long as pot is an illeagal narcotic under federal law, the Gov was correct in not exposing public employees to potential federal prosecution when trying to regulate medical pot.

Without regulation, it’s party time for the dope trade, operating in the grey area between legal/illegal. In the meantime, the medico’s that prescribe this stuff should self police and come up with a standard to meet other than “my back hurts”.

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