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Weed on Wheels is Sign of Acceptance
Posted by CN Staff on July 09, 2009 at 04:49:42 PT
By Dana Hull, McClatchy - Tribune News 
Source: Chicago Tribune 
San Jose, Calif. -- David Goldman has a chronic headache, but help is on the way. A driver arrives at his apartment, checks Goldman's ID card, then hands over a small bag of marijuana."It's really nice to have the convenience of delivery," said Goldman, a retired teacher who orders medicinal marijuana about once a week from The Green Cross, a medical marijuana delivery service. "I trust their product, and their prices are competitive."
As Californians consider legalizing marijuana, The Green Cross in San Francisco is a signal of just how mainstream pot has become. In some ways, the medical marijuana dispensary is just like any other retail business: It takes credit cards, it's reviewed on Yelp and it promises delivery within an hour -- there's even a $10 discount if the pot is late.Since 1996, when California voters passed Proposition 215, medical marijuana has moved steadily toward mainstream acceptance.Thirteen states, including Maine, Michigan, Montana and New Mexico, have passed laws allowing seriously ill patients access to it.The Green Cross operates out of founder Kevin Reed's apartment. Here, 19 employees bake brownies and other "edibles" and assemble orders from a changing menu of more than 40 strains of marijuana (an ounce is $310)."Delivery is key because some of our patients literally cannot get out of their beds," Reed said. "It's like hot pizza to me: Once an order is in, you've got to get it out the door in 20 minutes."Source: Chicago Tribune (IL)Author: Dana Hull, McClatchy - Tribune News Published: July 9, 2009Copyright: 2009 Chicago Tribune CompanyContact: ctc-TribLetter Tribune.comWebsite: http://www.chicagotribune.com/URL: http://drugsense.org/url/9XT4ahCRCannabisNews Medical Marijuana Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/medical.shtml
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Comment #38 posted by Hope on July 10, 2009 at 09:02:20 PT
Lynch
I figured he would veto it. Got to give the legislature credit. They bent over backwards trying to please Lynch. Lynch is a hopeless case, determined to block progress in the area of even medical use. I hope this is Lynch's last term so they can eventually get some relief up there.
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Comment #37 posted by Hope on July 10, 2009 at 08:53:55 PT
I was going to say, "Hey, Paul!"
But your news is awful.Hey, Paul, good to see you... anyway.
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Comment #36 posted by Hope on July 10, 2009 at 08:50:35 PT
comment 15
Mingled in with other videos at the Today site are two more I found interesting. One was done on July 8. It was that Dr. Nancy interviewing a Dr. Carter from Seattle, that believes medical cannabis is helpful in treating ALS, another Doctor/Professor that is an addiction specialist and Barry McCaffrey. Dr. Nancy gets on McCaffrey's wrong side. That Dr. Carter is a realistic, compassionate, caring doctor.There is another video about a drugstore giving away candy in prescription bottles! Wow! They thought it was a good promotional idea.I had to watch the video with MPP's Aaron Houston several times. He was so well spoken. Marvelously so. Thank you, Mr. Houston. Thank you MPP.
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Comment #35 posted by paul armentano on July 10, 2009 at 08:44:10 PT
NH: Gov. Lynch vetoes med mj compromise bill
http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090710/NEWSBLOG/907109853/-1/XML15`I understand and empathize with the advocates for allowing medical marijuana use in New Hampshire. However, the fact remains that marijuana use for any purpose remains illegal under federal law. Therefore, if we are to allow its use in New Hampshire for medical purposes, we must ensure that we are implementing the right policy,’’ Lynch said in his veto statement.
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Comment #34 posted by ekim on July 10, 2009 at 07:58:18 PT
a little info on MI Med EXPO
http://www.michiganmedicalmarijuana.org/node/6077MJ EXPO August 8th and 9th
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Comment #33 posted by FoM on July 10, 2009 at 06:16:23 PT
Just a Note
We are in the slowest time for our issue and I haven't found anything to post so far. I hope everyone is enjoying the summer. 
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Comment #32 posted by Hope on July 09, 2009 at 21:51:28 PT
An enlightening article by Paul Armentano
http://www.cannabisculture.com/v2/content/study-debunks-claim-pot-smoking-causes-mental-illnessand it's about this...http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19560900Hmmm. Didn't get so much "Trumpeting" by the MSM that the first and apparently wrong study did that got all up in the air about a causative connection between cannabis and schizophrenia.Hmmm.
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Comment #31 posted by Hope on July 09, 2009 at 21:07:06 PT
I see, Runruff.
Your comment was in reference to comment 4.
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Comment #30 posted by runruff on July 09, 2009 at 20:23:11 PT
Mr. Arno Govenator! #9
I am saying he is a hypocrite! His old friends say he was into drugs and loved a rousing orgy, that's all!
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Comment #29 posted by Hope on July 09, 2009 at 19:49:15 PT
John Tyler Comment 18
"Interesting", indeed!
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Comment #28 posted by FoM on July 09, 2009 at 19:44:41 PT
Hope
Just a little bit!
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Comment #27 posted by Hope on July 09, 2009 at 19:43:03 PT
Dear Andrea...
can be a bit "Pushy" and "Trying" at times.:0)
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Comment #26 posted by FoM on July 09, 2009 at 19:42:20 PT
Hope
You're doing a good job! LOL!
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Comment #25 posted by FoM on July 09, 2009 at 19:41:12 PT
Hope
I'm sure Dr. Russo is fine. He's a good man.
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Comment #24 posted by Hope on July 09, 2009 at 19:41:02 PT
Lol!
Still trying to "Love" that woman. Remember the "Love Project"? It's not been all that easy.Afterburner got Souder.
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Comment #23 posted by FoM on July 09, 2009 at 19:36:43 PT
Barthwell is looking well?
Hope, did you take a happy pill! LOL! I couldn't resist.
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Comment #22 posted by Hope on July 09, 2009 at 19:35:01 PT
You heard what she said at the end...
This discussion is 'just starting' or this discussion 'is not over'...Interesting.Sounds good to me.I hope this sees a lot of play. It's good.A. Barthwell obviously didn't work with or, perhaps, spurned constructive conversation with Dr. Russo at that company they both worked for ... maybe. I wonder if she's ever looked closely at any of his research?Anyway... She looks well. She's very blessed in that.I hope Dr. Russo is well.
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Comment #21 posted by FoM on July 09, 2009 at 19:34:52 PT
Hope
Barthwell kept talking and it didn't allow Aaron Houston time to counter the smoking issue. 
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Comment #20 posted by Hope on July 09, 2009 at 19:27:59 PT
Barthwell is looking well.
We were beautifully represented.That MSNBC doctor sounded pretty unbiased until she compared the smoke of a burning house to the smoke of burning marijuana.Oh my gosh...DUH!!!Burning plastics, fiberglass and God knows what?
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Comment #19 posted by FoM on July 09, 2009 at 19:22:33 PT
John Tyler
What is so strange to me is I expect them to listen now. I don't think they really want to ignore us anymore. We are a part of a special culture. We span many years and have different beliefs but they know we are intelligent, serious and yes like to laugh and be generally kind to others. We aren't as threatening to them. It is a good feeling.
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Comment #18 posted by John Tyler on July 09, 2009 at 19:08:35 PT
re #15
I thought it was interesting how the cannabis ads were deemed a news item and broadcast nationally on the Today show. 
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Comment #17 posted by FoM on July 09, 2009 at 12:58:09 PT
Barthwell
I thought she was suppose to be on our side now? Maybe she stepped down.
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Comment #16 posted by The GCW on July 09, 2009 at 12:55:08 PT
What is state smoking?
What is state smoking?http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_12789940On good days, Jason Young walks with a cane or uses a wheelchair. On bad ones, he can't get out of bed. "The pain overwhelms me without something to take care of it," says the 33-year-old multiple sclerosis patient from Denver. At first, he treated his muscle spasms with prescribed Percocet, which made him drool. Then he switched to Vicodin, which made him dumb. Finally, Young turned to a different treatment — daily fixes of high-grade marijuana. Now he's having more good days than bad. "The law works," he says. "The state is trying to fix a policy that isn't broken." CONT.
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Comment #15 posted by FoM on July 09, 2009 at 12:51:08 PT
Video From The Today Show on Marijuana
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/31827427#31827427
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Comment #14 posted by Hope on July 09, 2009 at 11:49:59 PT
Comment 9, Runruff...
Not sure what you were saying... but I thought for a second you were describing yourself. And I thought "What?" After having said, "I'm right beside you" about a comment you made (I woke up feeling the "War" and "Battle" and "Bros. at arms" feeling)... maybe I ought to step away to the side a step or two.:0)I am assuming you are referring to the Governator... but I'm not completely sure what you're saying. You're not THAT predictable!
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Comment #13 posted by Hope on July 09, 2009 at 11:32:38 PT
Anunlikelyally
Welcome to C-News, by the way. I went to bed angry the night before and woke up in a foul mood yesterday morning, so at your first appearance, when you figuratively walked through the figurative door, I wasn't very polite. I apologize... and welcome.Your input is appreciated.
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Comment #12 posted by FoM on July 09, 2009 at 09:53:06 PT
Hope
We are seeing a power struggle in different countries and I don't know how it can be stopped without getting ourselves in the middle of something that we won't be able to get out of.
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Comment #11 posted by Hope on July 09, 2009 at 09:49:10 PT
Runruff!
What?Did the govenator do something? Else?
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Comment #10 posted by Hope on July 09, 2009 at 09:47:08 PT
If there ever was a time for the intercession
of love, prayer, good thoughts, and good vibes... it might be now.Also, people filled with hatred are going beserk in Iraq... some more.
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Comment #9 posted by runruff on July 09, 2009 at 09:42:10 PT
I was a pothead orgy chaser............
"I am now a corporate owned commodity and will say what I am told"!It is time to terminate the terminator term in office. What was his famous by line, Hacienda baby? How's the la vista? Smooch my.....something?How does Alvedersein sound to you?
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Comment #8 posted by Hope on July 09, 2009 at 09:40:44 PT
Something else we should be concerned
about.What's going on with North Korea?
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Comment #7 posted by FoM on July 09, 2009 at 09:19:17 PT
Hope
No that isn't political. That's a concern. The world is getting angry and we should be aware. I feel something could break loose at any time and I wouldn't be surprised unfortunately.
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Comment #6 posted by Hope on July 09, 2009 at 09:09:07 PT
This article.
I'm afraid for these people.You know what seems to happen after these stories are "News" in MSM.
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Comment #5 posted by Hope on July 09, 2009 at 09:06:01 PT
May I say something that many 
might construe as "Political"? I don't know.It's Off Topic... way OT. I'm very worried about what it looks like is happening in Iran. Surely to ... they won't kill off so many of their brightest and finest young people? Surely.
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Comment #4 posted by FoM on July 09, 2009 at 08:54:26 PT
Gov. Schwarzenegger: Marijuana Question
Transcript of Gov. Schwarzenegger Discussing CalWORKs Program Reform ProposalJuly 9, 2009QUESTION: Governor, on the budget itself, as you know, the marijuana -- sorry. The Marijuana Policy Project is running TV ads up and down the state, essentially saying if we were to legalize and tax marijuana it would be at least a partial solution. I know you've said in the past it's worth talking about but does the idea itself have merit? What's your view?GOVERNOR: I'm a strong believer, when it comes to marijuana, that the current laws ought to stay in place. But I also said that I'm always interested in having dialogue about new ideas. And so that's where I am still today. I think that we must protect the current laws and I don't think that we ought to go and, because we could make a few dollars, that we ought to change the law just because of financial reasons.Complete Transcript: http://newsblaze.com/story/20090709054701zzzz.nb/topstory.html
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Comment #3 posted by FoM on July 09, 2009 at 07:58:12 PT
anunlikelyally 
If you aren't familiar with DrugSense you can read a little about them. Without DrugSense and Matt Elrod and Observer this web site wouldn't be here. I respect their position and appreciate their help. When there is a problem Matt works quickly to fix it and that is why we have a good and stable forum.http://www.drugsense.org/mission.htm
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Comment #2 posted by FoM on July 09, 2009 at 07:52:43 PT
anunlikelyally 
That's ok. It happens. These are rules to keep DrugSense from getting in trouble. 
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Comment #1 posted by anunlikelyally on July 09, 2009 at 07:47:26 PT:
User Guidelines
I apologize if I overstepped the guidelines of this website. I was unaware that this was a non-political website, even though the reform of cannabis laws is clearly a political issue. Perhaps making this clear in the Registration Guidelines would have prevented my intrusive comments. 
Please forgive this trespass.
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