cannabisnews.com: A Perfect Remedy for States' Rights, Federal Law A Perfect Remedy for States' Rights, Federal Law Posted by FoM on December 10, 2000 at 20:20:02 PT Editorial Source: Amarillo Globe-News Some have described it as a battle between states' rights and federal law, and that very well may be the case. However, when the U.S. Supreme Court decides the issue of allowing marijuana for medical use, the primary concern should be the benefits of the ill individual and the proper enforcement of existing laws. The U.S. Supreme Court has been described as an advocate of states' rights and has expanded the rights of states in various rulings. The use of medical marijuana, which is legal in nine states, will ultimately fall into this descriptive category by legal pundits.But this ongoing debate of states' rights vs. Uncle Sam is just scratching the surface of the debate and should not be an indicator of whether medical marijuana is a necessity or a violation of law.In certain cases, the use of medical marijuana could lessen the pain of individuals battling cancer or similar debilitating diseases.Depriving such individuals of relief due to a federal law would seem to contrast with medical responsibility.This is where states should recognize existing laws and also enforce laws that would prohibit the distribution of medical marijuana with the exception of the aforementioned conditions.Doctors, as well as state officials, should determine the necessity of medical marijuana on an individual basis, which would respect federal law and also respect the needs of ill individuals with little or no other recourse for relief.The U.S. Supreme Court can adopt a middle road that would maintain states' rights while also upholding the authority of the federal government. Source: Amarillo Globe-News (TX)Published: December 7, 2000Copyright: 2000 Amarillo Globe-NewsAddress: P.O. Box 2091, Amarillo, TX 79166Fax: (806) 373-0810Contact: letters amarillonet.comWebsite: http://amarillonet.com/Forum: http://208.138.68.214:90/eshare/server?action=4CannabisNews Medical Marijuana Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/medical.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #3 posted by FoM on December 15, 2000 at 06:46:15 PT: News Brief From San Franscisco Chronicle Hallinan Leads Actor on Mellow Tour of Medical Pot Clubs Source: San Francisco Chronicle (CA)Author: Phillip Matier, Andrew RossPublished: Friday, December 15, 2000Copyright: 2000 San Francisco ChronicleContact: chronletters sfgate.com Website: http://www.sfgate.com/chronicle/Forum: http://www.sfgate.com/conferences/San Francisco -- Yes, that was actor Woody Harrelson visiting the San Francisco D.A.'s office the other day. And no, he wasn't in some kind of trouble -- he was there as the lunch guest of Terence Hallinan. Seems that Woody and Terence share a common interest: marijuana -- especially the medical kind. In fact, the liberal Hallinan was nice enough to take Harrelson on a tour of the city's cannabis clubs. "Woody has been very active in the movement, but he's never been to one before," says D.A. spokesman Fred Gardner. "It really is a mind blower to see people consuming cannabis right in the middle of the city." Now, there were reports that Woody was more than just a little twinkle-eyed after the tour -- but all we can say is that they're just that, rumors. As for that smile on Hallinan's face, chalk it up to all those Board of Supes election wins over the mayor -- who's been beating up on him lately for being too lenient on drugs. [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by defenderoffreeworld on December 11, 2000 at 11:18:11 PT: yeah, and not only if they are ill if we are refering to the constitution, then people should be allowed to use cannabis, crack, cocaine, or whatever it may be. there's really no need for a medical reason to be allowed to use marijuana. [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by dddd on December 11, 2000 at 01:11:45 PT Respect >"Doctors, as well as state officials, should determine the necessity of medical marijuana on an individual basis, which wouldrespect federal law and also respect the needs of ill individuals with little or no other recourse for relief." I have lost almost all respect of federal law....Why?....Because federal law has lost respect of the Constitution.Federal law has also lost respect for the voters.The main thing that federal laws have been respecting lately,is big corporations,and big money. How can one respect federal law,when they have disrespectfully waged war against the citizens? On top of that,where is the respect,for people who are sick and in pain,and dying? The federal laws are really sick.I would gladly allow them to use marijuana if it would help??? [ Post Comment ] Post Comment Name: Optional Password: E-Mail: Subject: Comment: [Please refrain from using profanity in your message] Link URL: Link Title: