I found the article about the Michigan government making a windfall from medical marijuana registrations interesting, because the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act only allows for the funds collected to offset the costs of implementing and administering the act -- i.e. the registry program ("State hits jackpot on pot," Feb. 7). The fact that the revenue is greater than twice the cost of running the program raises the question: Where is the rest of the money going?

The act also allows for sliding scale fees based on family income. Currently, you must be a recipient of welfare and receive Medicaid, or if you are on Social Security disability, for the reduced $25 fee. This means that if you are on Social Security disability, when you turn 65, you go from paying $25 a year to $100 a year.

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