White House to unveil federal cannabis reform 'very soon,' says GOP lawmaker

Comment #13

konane — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 03:23:33 GMT

Thanks Mike. You never know they may legalize recreational use some day.

Comment #12

mikeintexas — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 03:19:41 GMT

EDIT: "Hadn't been smoking it for years", not "haven't". I haven't had any in quite some time. Wish I had some right now, actually. The decent stuff is pretty expensive. I have a story about how if I HAD smoked a joint with a guy, he would probably be alive today, but will post it in my own blog.

Comment #11

mikeintexas — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 03:14:52 GMT

<br />The "personal experience" for me was after finding out I had Type2 diabetes and having to take metformin, which has some bad side effects and while I'm not much of a drinker, couldn't have a nice cold beer on a hot summer day while taking it. I haven't been smoking it for several years (because one severe side effect of it is that it's illegal) but when I started smoking again after a LONG time of being away from it, I found it lowered my blood sugar...and that's why many tokers get the m... [ More ]

Comment #10

konane — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 23:51:15 GMT

<br />However for those like your mom and JAP who would benefit I hope legalization for medical use comes very soon.

Comment #9

konane — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 23:49:31 GMT

Thanks Reddog. The southern states may not approve immediately but is it's shown to benefit those who are ill hopefully they will concede. Sometime in the future it may be exempted.

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sully16 — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 23:21:33 GMT

Never thought I would approve, but it does have medical value.

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reddog — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 22:10:52 GMT

I really don't think Southern Baptist states are going to go along with this. But,,,,,, some did go with bringing in the lottery, which is gambling, they might. Time will tell. But when it it comes to random drug testing in the work place or even getting a job, pot might have to be exempted.

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konane — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 21:19:25 GMT

Thanks Eddessa. Maybe some new regulated businesses of growing it.

Comment #5

eddessaknight — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 20:16:38 GMT

Remember the competition from black market street peddlers offer credit & free home delivery :-(

Comment #4

konane — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:52:29 GMT

Thanks Sully. It seems to be what the public wants. One more step to get the illegal drug issue under control.

Comment #3

sully16 — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:47:59 GMT

Sounds fair.

Comment #2

konane — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:52:34 GMT

Thanks JAP. I hope that legislation is passed soon and those who need it can get it.

Comment #1

JAP69 — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:50:11 GMT

I could use some medicinal weed for my hip and arthritis pain.

Original Blog Entry: White House to unveil federal cannabis reform 'very soon,' says GOP lawmaker

konane — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:22:49 GMT

Appears to decriminalize medical and leave it to states to decide recreational.

White House to unveil federal cannabis reform 'very soon,' says GOP lawmaker

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