There is a great deal at stake in this election. November 2, 2010 will be an important date for old and young. A poll conducted by the AARP Bulletin found that older Americans are going out to vote in November. The old generation is concerned about this issue, just as young people are concerned about jobs. The over 50 age group is also concerned about cost of healthcare, Social Security, access to physicians, and government corruption.
Of the compliance of the (very few) investigated already (in Douglas county alone), 19% have been found to not be in compliance. Exceeding legal possession limits in plant counts and bulk usable marijuana, are commonplace! Douglas; it had 50 grow sites shown on map as not in compliance. Locations show more than 50 but how many are there? At this point, we cannot even find out; neither can you! The entire system is shrouded in secrecy.
Of the two drugs, meth is the worst. I have known people whose lives have been completely destroyed by it. It's the worst drug out there. There are no benefits or reason to utilizing it.
According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, (source) It looks like meth is having an easier time of it in Missouri than in Illinois. The Missouri legislature recently struck down a proposal that would allow small cities in Missouri make tighter legislation regarding meth, while at the same time struck down a similar proposal that would allow medical use of marijuana. Illinois, on the other, hand is moving closer to making recreational marijuana lawful and passing legislation that would allow small towns to vigorously fight the sale of crystal meth.
The next step for Bob is currently starting a Tour to educate seniors about the benefits of cannabis. His strategy has already seen some positive effect. After talking in Florida, state Rep. Jeff Clemens recently introduced a resolution to legalize medical marijuana. Many are moved by Bob's view and narrative after he served many years in a cell for pot along with his enduring sense of humor that's an inspiration.
I have a friend who was fading away from lung cancer. He was ready to give up, tired of living weak and defeated. He had heard about marijuana helping with chemo, but didn't know there was a way around smoking it. His wife learned how to make marijuana cookies and everything turned around. He experienced the appetite increase, ate better than he had in months, and got stronger everyday. And he felt a lot better. These positive changes encouraged him to keep fighting; suddenly the battle didn't seem quite over. Last time I saw him, he looked more like a triathlete than a cancer patient.
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