"Medical" marijuana is a just a ploy to legalize this drug under the guise of legitimate medicine. Since when do we allow a medicine to be administered that has not passed FDA regulations? Since when do we condone smoking of any sort as a way to improve or lessen symptoms of pain or nausea? Since when do we agree to let patients grow their own "medicine"? Since when do we allow a one-size dosage for all? Since when is it OK to condone breaking the law of the land to buy illegal drugs legally? [continues 112 words]
What an outrage. Nolan Finley is suggesting that kids 21 celebrate by smoking an illegal substance rather than get totally blitzed with alcohol? Why do they have to choose between the two? Couldn't they celebrate their birthday in other ways than drinking themselves into oblivion or smoking a bag of pot and getting so high they forget why they are even celebrating? Did you know that marijuana contains over 400 cancer-causing chemicals that can cause lung damage? Did you know that marijuana negatively affects the skills required to drive safely: alertness, the ability to concentrate, coordination and the ability to react quickly? Administrative Director Tri-Community Coalition Berkley [end]
