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Med Marijuana Dispensaries May Visit East Coast
Posted by CN Staff on February 15, 2008 at 08:35:47 PT
By Carla Aponte
Source: Pace Press
New York -- Marijuana has become one of the most widely used recreational drugs, the debate over whether or not to legalize, decriminalize or provide medical marijuana has grown significantly over the years. According to cnn.com, in 1996, California was the first state to approve the use of medical marijuana. MedicalMarijuanaProCon.org said 12 states have also created laws legalizing marijuana for patients who qualify, the latest one being New Mexico in 2007.
Not only is California making marijuana legal, it is also making the drug easy to obtain. USA Today reported Marijuana vending machines are offering a quick fix for those with authorized medical and prepaid cards. In order to ensure people aside from patients are not taking advantage of the machines, fingerprints will also be tested. One of the machines, which will operate and dispense marijuana around the clock, is located at the Herbal Nutrition Center located in Los Angeles. According to The Guardian, the center is one of two that offers legal marijuana dispensary through a green colored machine. The vending machines, dubbed Prescription Vending Machines (PVM), will not dispense more than an ounce each week. Each purchase will offer a registered customer either one eighth or two eighths of an ounce. By eliminating the vendor, the drugs are sold roughly $20 cheaper than if they were obtained at a pharmacy. Once the card and fingerprints are verified, a bright green envelope containing marijuana is dropped down a slot.The website for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) includes a state guide outlining marijuana laws and informing readers of differences of each state's drug laws. The laws in California are considered more lenient than New York, in regards to either possessing or selling marijuana.If any Californian is in possession of 28.5 grams or less, it is considered a misdemeanor, with a $100 fine and no incarceration. In the state of New York, possession of 25 grams or less, at first offense, is a $100 fine with no incarceration. This, however, is considered a civil citation. The second offense does not lead to incarceration, but does include a civil citation and a $200 fine. The third time, one will either be sent to jail for five days or pay a $250 fine for committing a misdemeanor. More than 28.5 grams in California will result in a misdemeanor, six months of jail time and a $500 fine. The state of New York has five different laws when it comes to possessing more than 25 grams of marijuana. One can go to jail from three months to 15 years and be fined up to $5,000, with felony charges.Even though the state of New York has harsher rules in comparison to California, Albany, New York passed one of its first legislative hurdles in 2004 that would legalize medical marijuana, according to StopTheDrugWar.org. In 2007, Governor Eliot Spitzer of Albany said he was open to the idea of medical marijuana. New York has had some history involving medical marijuana. According to thevillagevoice.com, "Between 1982 and 1989, the New York State Department of Health handed out almost 6,000 joints, to more than 200 people. Eventually the availability of Marinol capsules-which contain THC, the active ingredient in marijuana-decreased the demand for the cigarettes." However, the program was shut down.Note: Authorized patients benefit from obtaining government regulated drug.Source: Pace Press, The (NY Edu)Author: Carla AponteCopyright: 2008 Pace PressPublished: February 13, 2008Contact:  editor pacepress.orgWebsite: http://media.www.pacepress.org/CannabisNews Medical Marijuana Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/medical.shtml
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Comment #19 posted by John Tyler on February 17, 2008 at 08:45:12 PT
Re #2 McCain
McCain’s hypocrisy
Didn’t McCain’s wife have a prescription pain pill addiction a while back? She was even caught stealing some. This is where the hypocrisy gets so stinky. If you are “well off” and have a drug issue, then it is considered a health problem and you need, and can get treatment, however if you are not “well off”, that is to say poor, then you are a worthless addict and should go to jail. I’m sure we can think of other “well off” and well know people that have had drug issues in their lives that got treatment instead of jail. The difference is money.
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Comment #18 posted by John Tyler on February 17, 2008 at 08:19:21 PT
Re #12
“Sen. Clinton had no plan to crack down on marijuana." What does that mean? Will she keep the same policies in place and the pressure will remain the same, or will she have the gov. back off a little? I personally think it means more of the same, like Bill did. 
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Comment #17 posted by FoM on February 15, 2008 at 18:33:32 PT
fight_4_freedom 
I think it was. That's what amazes me.
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Comment #16 posted by fight_4_freedom on February 15, 2008 at 17:42:13 PT:
Sounds like the song was written about
him personally. Thanks
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Comment #15 posted by FoM on February 15, 2008 at 17:15:02 PT
A New Yes We Can Song
I really am amazed at the talent I am seeing. This was on my state's blog.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voIcPRTLxrg
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Comment #14 posted by fight_4_freedom on February 15, 2008 at 16:38:02 PT:
We need to hear more
"Clinton parried his question about her mother's stance on marijuana prohibition by saying that, given the problems facing the nation, Sen. Clinton had no plan to crack down on marijuana."I bet she has no plan to leave it alone either.
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Comment #13 posted by FoM on February 15, 2008 at 15:45:43 PT
RevRayGreen
I think that was a very evasive answer. She is young and I hoped she would related a little to the young adults of today.
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Comment #12 posted by RevRayGreen on February 15, 2008 at 15:36:19 PT
I want to hear Hilldabeast say it......in depth
Chelsea fields some questions we all want answers for....."Clinton said her mother's foreign policy efforts would begin as soon as she is elected, when she would personally travel overseas to "deliver the message that we are back in the business of cooperating with the rest of the world."Questions posed by audience members ran the gamut, with just one person asking the stereotypical "college kid" question. Clinton parried his question about her mother's stance on marijuana prohibition by saying that, given the problems facing the nation, Sen. Clinton had no plan to crack down on marijuana."
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Comment #11 posted by fight_4_freedom on February 15, 2008 at 15:03:47 PT:
Afterburner
Thank Ya!
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Comment #10 posted by afterburner on February 15, 2008 at 14:18:24 PT
fight_4_freedom #2 - Here's the link
McCain: Step up drug war 
By The Denver Post.
Article Last Updated: 09/03/2007 12:21:53 AM MDT
http://www.denverpost.com/politics/ci_6788126
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Comment #9 posted by BGreen on February 15, 2008 at 13:38:00 PT
No You Can't
The video is good, the message is great, but the comments make me sick.We have some stupid, stupid people in the USA.The Reverend Bud Green
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Comment #8 posted by Dankhank on February 15, 2008 at 13:28:20 PT
no you can't
fabulous ...I will show and publicize this ...
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Comment #7 posted by FoM on February 15, 2008 at 13:09:18 PT
mykeyb420
I love Internet Political Activists. Gosh they are smart.
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Comment #6 posted by mykeyb420 on February 15, 2008 at 12:49:03 PT
No you cant
OMG
 that McPain " no you cant" is a powerful video, FOM
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Comment #5 posted by mykeyb420 on February 15, 2008 at 12:43:25 PT
quote of the day
"Of course the people don't want war. But after all, it's the leaders of the country who determine the policy, and it's always a simple matter to drag the people along whether it's a democracy, a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger."
-- Herman Goering at the Nuremberg trials 
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Comment #4 posted by FoM on February 15, 2008 at 12:21:38 PT
fight_4_freedom 
Glad you liked it.
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Comment #3 posted by fight_4_freedom on February 15, 2008 at 11:39:35 PT:
Why? You can't know.....LOL
Thanks for the video FoM. I Loved it!
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Comment #2 posted by fight_4_freedom on February 15, 2008 at 11:36:02 PT:
Speaking of McCain
MCCAIN BACKS ANOTHER FAILED WAR: THE ONE ON DRUGSDENVER POST- Republican presidential hopeful John McCain said the U.S.should step up its war on drugs as part of efforts to secure the country's borders. He said that's because Americans are to blame for "creating the demand" for illegal drugs that come into the country and give too much powerto drug cartels that terrorize border areas.- I don't have a link for the article but I just received this little piece in an e-mail.
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Comment #1 posted by FoM on February 15, 2008 at 11:13:08 PT
OT: No We Can't
I think most of us have seen the Yes We Can video but this one even mentions medical marijuana. Enjoy!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUKINg8DCUo
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