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Illinois Senate To Vote on Medical Marijuana
Posted by CN Staff on March 02, 2006 at 07:23:24 PT
By Heather Gach
Source: Quad-City Times
Springfield -- A bill to allow patients with serious medical conditions to possess limited amounts of marijuana under a physician's supervision could go to vote before the Illinois Senate as early as today. State Sen. John Cullerton, D-Chicago, proposed legislation that would allow patients or their caregivers who are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health to legally possess no more than eight cannabis plants for medical use. A Senate committee Wednesday amended the bill, which originally was written to allow for 12 plants, and also increased the penalties for people transferring the plants.
Cullerton said the amendments "tighten" the bill and reinforce the fact that the plants are for the patients' use only. "It's just really critical for people to understand that this bill is designed to help people who are ill and not in any way to encourage the use of or legalize marijuana for people who are not in that condition," Sen. Cullerton said. Julie Falco, 40, of Chicago, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 20 years ago, traveled to Springfield to lobby in support of the legislation. After trying more than 30 different pharmaceutical drugs, finding no relief and experiencing harsh side effects, Falco began smoking marijuana infrequently, but now said she ingests it daily in the form of brownies. "I'm able to stand here right now today and talk to you because right now, I've eaten brownies. I've had them today, and I do it. And I live in fear that, yeah I'm going to be arrested for taking a medicine that's helping me and that terrifies me. ..." Ms. Falco said. Ms. Falco said marijuana relieves her leg spasms and insomnia, and calms her bladder urgency and nerves. She said smoking marijuana gave her headaches, but the only side effect she's experienced since she began eating it is occasional dry mouth. Dr. Christopher Fichtner, a psychiatrist in private practice and former state director of mental health said he supports patients trying marijuana for medical purposes after other medications and treatments have been tried and found unsuccessful. "A number of patients receive benefit from the use of cannabis when other medications that are FDA approved have failed," Fichtner said. "We're certainly not advocating that cannabis is first line treatment for any of these conditions." Judy Kreamer, president of Educating Voices, a Naperville-based national organization working to educate people on the dangers of drugs, said the legislation sends the wrong message to children about marijuana. "If you tell a child that it's medicine and it's safe, what is their inclination?" Ms. Kreamer said. Ms. Kreamer said that in fiscal year 2004, there were 32,961 marijuana-related treatment hospital admissions in Illinois. "What is that going to go to when all of a sudden in our state, we have people claiming this is a medication?" she said. Ms. Falco said a batch of brownies lasts her two weeks, and she adds about two ounces of marijuana to each batch, so she consumes about an ounce a week. Her doctor supports her. She is not married, does not have children, works from home doing several different jobs and is a board member of Illinois Drug Education and Legislative Reform. Sen. Todd Sieben, R-Geneseo, said he would vote against the legislation. "I'm an opponent," Sen. Sieben said. "It's never been proven by good science that there are health benefits to the use of marijuana." Sen. Gary Dahl, R-Granville, said he wants to hear more debate before deciding for or against the legislation. "I haven't heard both sides of the story, so I definitely want to hear the pro's and the con's and take it from there," Dahl said. Ms. Kreamer also said she is concerned about allowing caregivers to handle the plants. "When you have caregivers that are 18 years old, those people could be high school seniors, and what are they going to actually do with that marijuana they are cultivating?" Dr. Fichtner said that since 1996 beginning with California, 11 states have passed laws protecting patients who use marijuana for medical purposes, and currently, 11 states, including Illinois, are working on similar legislation. Source: Quad-City Times (IA)Author: Heather GachPublished: March 02, 2006Copyright: 2006 Quad-City TimesContact: opinions qctimes.comWebsite: http://www.qctimes.com/Related Articles:Vote May Make Medical Marijuana Legal in Illinoishttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread21636.shtmlLegislation Allowing MMJ Advances To Senatehttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread21635.shtmlTime for Legislature To Pass Marijuana Billhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread21628.shtml 
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Comment #35 posted by paulpeterson on March 20, 2006 at 14:36:22 PT
Illinois Status update
Last input was on 3/1/06, where the 2nd amendment was adopted and the bill set for a "third reading" on 3/2/06.Illinois had some severe tornados in the capital 3/11/06 and they are cleaning that up (disaster status, etc.).As of 3/20/06, the next legislative day is set for 3/22/06.Cullerton is a powerful Chicago politician. The dems have a solid majority in both houses, and a Dem Gov. From the action, it appears that a workable bill with good amendments has survived the brunt of the work so far.This looks good so far. I am sorry to be sidelined in Iowa right now, but I keep getting good editorials in the paper regularly. Now people that I meet on the street say "Oh my, your that controversial guy". Not that the local pols will go as far as the Illinois Senate already has gone!Paul Peterson-Ideal Reform, you guys keep up the good work!
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Comment #34 posted by whig on March 17, 2006 at 10:03:58 PT
Paul
Our Easter celebration should be on April 20.
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Comment #33 posted by paulpeterson on March 17, 2006 at 09:16:21 PT
whig
Hey, thanks for the detail on that Vinho Verde thingy. We all agree that there was some pretty important stuff happening about 2000 years ago-and that when our man (Christ, in my opinion) had his near-death experience on the cross, secondary to cannabis "hibernation", and his "frame" was exported to Rome, the Romans wanted their own "sacrament" to be preeminent-thereby dissing our own sacrament, etc.There is no argument from me that many facts were occluded and hidden in the thousands of years that followed.Each and every "mystery" religion was wiped out by Christian zealots bent on destroying any naturalistic basis and means for connectivity to the supreme being or power (depending on how you define it). I call Christ "our man" because I follow him as a spiritual master and guide, not because I ascribe any supernatural powers to him or his ilk.I believe also in the strength and power to project truth in Michael Servetes, burned at the stake in 1553, merely for questioning the divinity of Christ.Sorry if I have offended anyone by my speaking of and witnessing my own belief system. I spoke of these things also in federal court in Chicago in 2002-2003. Kind of blew away Judge Guzman, if you get my drift.Hey, maybe we will meet some day on the road to Cana, whig. You're making me want to make a spiritual retreat there right now, oops, it is not 4-20 yet, sorry. paul peterson
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Comment #32 posted by whig on March 16, 2006 at 08:16:35 PT
Green wine
Interestingly, new wine is often called "green wine" or vinho verde. I'm more inclined to believe that the transformation was indeed a transformation, not just the discovery of unfair dealing on the part of the wine merchant. I also don't think it's an accident the place of the wedding has been called Cana, which refers to Hemp, or Cana-bos.
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Comment #31 posted by paulpeterson on March 16, 2006 at 07:35:13 PT
whig
Sorry, I thought you was talking about Pentacost in your post about Cana. But you was aspeaking about that water into wine thingy, eh? Actually, I believe the wine thing was really a human interest story.You see, the wine merchant probably put in the "bid" that any wine left over was his, therefore they always save the best for last, hidden in the water urns. Christ just watched and knew which water waiter was designated as the real one. Then he had a couple other tables call for water really urgently, etc. Who took home the extra wine? (The wine Christ supposedly made from water?) The merchant, of course, since it was not quite roast time for our guy, in my opinion. Remember, it was all part of the bid. A tincture would be an alternative explanation, but those guys wouldn't have bought a "green wine" story without some explanation in scripture, or the like. PAUL PETERSON
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Comment #30 posted by jose melendez on March 14, 2006 at 09:59:52 PT
good to go
Paul, the  onebox.com address is airjose, in case you need it, or airjos with yahoo.comGlad you are OK. Bet they could have used your ganja pills in the Kubby legal camp as proof, had the prohibitionist crooks not squashed that deal for you. - - -WHy They Press On Despite the Facts:" . . . (R)esearchers working with brain imaging machines have captured the neural trace of schadenfreude and the emotional flare of partisan thinking . . . "http://tinyurl.com/o85orand: http://tinyurl.com/lcbcwnytimes user: cannabisnews password: password
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Comment #29 posted by paulpeterson on March 14, 2006 at 08:04:17 PT:
jose melendez
Jose: I am still awaiting material assay test results from a local cow college. Nobody ever wants to try the beef or pork products once I tell them there may be some brain intake. (at least not until I get the test results). So I don't think anybody will BUY the stuff yet.I have talked with a major food producer about doing this as a specialty product line, however they are waiting the test results also.I lost your contact info when I moved my store out of Illinois. Sort of like a evacuation from Dunkirk or something. Of course, I am bored nuts in Northwest Iowa. (and rather straight also, if you get my drift).I would rather speak out about injustice even though it requires abstinence to avoid sure incarceration, etc.Good to hear from you again. PAUL PETERSON
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Comment #28 posted by paulpeterson on March 14, 2006 at 07:59:06 PT
ekim
No, I am still a neophyte and don't have even my own internet connection, let alone direct tv. No income either. The way I set up the trend in Illinois, the police get all the credit, and they don't want to jump out in the limelight, just respond ocassionally with a brief press notation. The Senate bill is the work of MPP and they don't recognize me at all-I am too "unfocused" and unprofessional, etc.Personally, I wouldn't mind being filmed, etc., just tell me where and when. The Sioux City Channel (KTIV-4) has this film but I donno who to contact there. Remember this is behind enemy lines. Give me a destination and I will come. PAUL PETERSON
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Comment #27 posted by paulpeterson on March 14, 2006 at 07:54:04 PT
whig
I believe what happened at Cana (Pentacost, etc.) was some "super flax beef" was slipped into the mix by one of Cornelius' slaves-he didn't like being forced to be babtized into a new faith and wanted to discredit the new faith. True, it could have been a combo pack with cannabis as well (but "new wine" had been ruled out by the people that were watching for "telltale signs"). I'm waiting for material assay tests soon before I can tell just what the operant chemical might have been-probably either Omega 3 or some prostaglandin or other, from my own observations.In any event, there was SOMETHING EXTRA going on, which has been occluded by the mists of time and space. Good point with the "joint emulsifier" idea. Keep in touch. I'm looking for people willing to come to Iowa to try this stuff (the beef product, that is) or to give me a destination for some travel soon. (I bring the bacon).
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Comment #26 posted by jose melendez on March 14, 2006 at 04:41:45 PT
that would be fun, Paul
I am indeed still working on this, do have over 50 multicam hours on tape from interviews on this and secured an 888 number from onebox.com and to support a call in show format.In my not always so humble opinion, the clips, news and commentary will yield fantastic results without having to fly people all over the country.I certainly owe Paul and all of you an apology, had I concentrated on earning more funds this might have been done years ago. As for MPP/NORML/ACLU, my unsolicited volunteer drug war sniper work may have seemed a bit unfocused for those who are thinking more clearly (grin).Perhaps Paul's Holy Sacramental Cannabis Capsules will raise funds for Million Marijuana Lawsuits (we can start with hanf and blatant advertising as the lolly pop business model proved) so we can go decimate their false claims and felony fraud in court.I'm in. OK, I'm in over my head, but I seem to rise quickly when I hold my breath . . .Someone from Roseville, CA called asking if I thought or knew or could find out whether I'm being followed and then went on to wonder what my underlying issues were. Whatever, I'll keep showing the prohibitionists are demonstrably breaking the law regardless of whether our side can see fit to help.Paul, would vacuum sealing your current dried efa product and including a simple label raise donations person to person faster than any of this? I have to go for a while, but I'll check back and do humbly ask you Mr. Peterson to contact me directly at my onebox account, at your convenience. I'm trying my heart out, friend.I know, I should have made more money to fix this already. Maybe I should raffle off my biodiesel Mercedes . . . 
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Comment #25 posted by ekim on March 13, 2006 at 19:53:18 PT
hey Paul -----and thanks Jose for the Kucinich 
Hey Paul great to hear from you. do you get dir tv at current a 15 min flick brings in 500 bucks i bet Jose has some footage now how about you do you have some film to enter. sounds like Ill is coming of age glad you may go back --do you ever read Pete at www.drugwarrant.com you two have much in common i would love to see the play that you both hatched out, just do your life.-----ok just the last say 10 years ----with you standing for the right for med use and this med bill gaining support your play would bring thousands of people up to speed on what is happing.=====gee maybe some group will bank roll the play and put it over the top ----with Dennis Kucinich willing to stand it could be quite a show. Paul who in the Windy City that is know to the public and knows what you have done in changing the laws in those 16 little cities might stand up with you ---damm id like to see this play it is getting better all the time and if anyone else adds more it will just get that much badder. 
good luck and come back.
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Comment #24 posted by whig on March 13, 2006 at 18:38:51 PT
Paul
Well, speaking from a purely historical point of view and what happened at Cana, olive oil is not an emulsion, but is is considered to be the base for the anointing oil. Olive oil and honey combined together is an emulsion, however, and I suspect this is what got added to the water, as it would not only have worked nicely but also made for a tasty wine.
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Comment #23 posted by paulpeterson on March 13, 2006 at 14:46:13 PT
whig
True, you must emulsify the THC, especially, probably olive oil (with the least trans fatty acid production) would be best for this. Actually, it appears that the "tars" in the smoke work best to "filter" out the THC from a bong usage, in my opinion. The rest of the cannabinoids are not required to be decarboxylized, probably would emulsify easier, but who am I to say so, being merely a =defrocked= lawyer watching this battle on the sidelines.
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Comment #22 posted by FoM on March 11, 2006 at 10:43:16 PT
Paul
Real time is the best time.
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Comment #21 posted by whig on March 11, 2006 at 10:27:02 PT
Paul Peterson
Tea form sounds like an interesting way to go, but I thought cannabinoids were generally insoluble in water. Of course, a little honey would emulsify things nicely if someone wanted to turn water into wine.
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Comment #20 posted by paulpeterson on March 11, 2006 at 10:09:37 PT
whig & FoM
You are both correct. The RFRA is only applicable as agaisnt federal prosecution. Also, the courts have been reluctant to give an exemption for marijuana usage.The most important aspect, of course, is that the district court established guidelines for discussion with local law enforcement agencies ie: if a "sect" is willing to cooperate with the locals, that makes it more likely that an exemption will follow-where the sect agrees to limit the "diversion" of the herb to "illegal" hands, etc.Also true, the more MM states we establish, the more the RFRA will be able to be used as a sort of "foot" in the door. Also, utilizing herb in "tea" form will nicely distinguish that awful smoking connotation, etc. (Not that it has an awful connotation to me, but don't get me started on that right now).Thanks for the comments in real time, for a change (only because right now I am back in real time, for a change).It looks like thae comments from Laimutis Nargelenas were well-balanced this time around. I spoke with him a year or so ago and apologized for the draconian language which would have hurt police (like they would lose their job if they narc'ed on a green card holder to the feds).The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police know full well the trend of 16 towns so far that have already decrim'ed. Nice to be able to feel that my own efforts have softened resistence to a valid MM bill gaining favor in Illinois. Kudos to IDEAL Reform-Good work Brian and friends. PAUL PETERSON
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Comment #19 posted by whig on March 11, 2006 at 09:32:42 PT
#18
The issue with UDV and RFRA is that it is only a defense to federal prosecution, as the court has in other cases declined to impose the Religious Freedom Restoration Act upon the states. So if someone is prosecuted for cannabis by their state (most prosecutions) the decision won't help.But of course as more and more states pass MMJ laws, and prosecutions are more often brought federally, then this becomes an adjunctive/alternative defense. I will state categorically that I believe the "daily bread" of the scripture is not referring to wheat, but the spiritual bread, the eucharist, which is cannabis. This is not a belief that I take in order to justify illegal activity, it is a deeply held and honest personal religious conviction. And as such, it is a proper defense under RFRA and pursuant to UDV if ever it was necessary. I point this out for the benefit of others who might think they have no alternative but to plead guilty when they have no factual defense. There is a legal defense. But it is always far better to stay out of court altogether, and don't go looking for attention.
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Comment #18 posted by FoM on March 11, 2006 at 09:15:03 PT
Hi Paul
I am not sure where the Illinois Bill stands. Hopefully something will happen and we will know more soon. Most of us are aware of the Supreme Court ruling but I don't know if it will help us because they say that Cannabis is more popular then that particular tea. I think they mean that people won't only want to use Cannabis in a church related use. I'm not a lawyer but that is how I interrupted the ruling.
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Comment #17 posted by paulpeterson on March 11, 2006 at 09:07:00 PT
FoM & Jose Melendez
Thanks for the comments. I spent about two months moving my store fixtures from Illinois to the farm. Then since I activated some activism I got whacked.More to the point: where does that Illinois bill stand right now. Did the Illinois Senate pass it, vote it down, or just sweep it under the rug?Are you people aware of the Supreme Court's decision in the Unaio De Vegetale Church case: allowing the RFRA to outstrip the CSA?Maybe that is old news by now but thought I would mention it. PAUL PETERSON
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Comment #16 posted by jose melendez on March 09, 2006 at 14:29:58 PT
good info
from: http://www.etherzone.com/2006/cron030906.shtmlCongressman Dennis Kucinich has written an article outlining the multiple potential uses of hemp. He recommends that drug use be decriminalized.Following are some of the problems for which Hemp advocates claim it is a panacea:“We have cut down vast tracts of the original forest cover to make paper that we could have been making from hemp.”“We produce plastic that does not biodegrade and harms us by introducing chemicals into our food and our environment that we could have made 100% biodegradable from hemp.”“We produce toxic based paints that poison our air and water and houses that could have been made from hemp oils.”“We make things like Styrofoam, diapers, car parts, computer parts, and thousands of other items that, if they were made from hemp, could return to the soil as fertilizer after their use.”“We run our cars on a polluting non-renewable source of fuel when we could be using unrefined vegetable oils like hemp oil in slightly modified diesel engines. Diesel engines were invented to run on vegetable oils but were modified early on to run on diesel fuel, a byproduct of gasoline refining.”“We feed 40% of the world's grain production to cattle for a protein source (which is enough to feed 3 billion people) when we could be getting that same protein in a more digestible source from hemp seed .”“We have weakened immune systems from eating over-processed foods devoid of any Essential Fatty Acids when we could have a diet rich in Essential Fatty Acids simply by adding hemp oil.”“We dump half the worlds pesticides on cotton, when we could be using a by-product of the hemp paper industry to make strong, comfortable clothing.” 
Is Prohibition II WWIII?
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Comment #15 posted by FoM on March 09, 2006 at 14:08:14 PT
 Paul 
Please check in as often as you can and take care of yourself and your dear Mother.
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Comment #14 posted by paulpeterson on March 09, 2006 at 13:59:55 PT
ekim
Hey, thanks for getting that Pilot Tribune article online. They let me out tomorrow, but I will still have to go to peajohn or something like him. I did create quite a stir. My brother is a bigwig in town (stockbroker) and boy, does he want me gone outa town also. He recently told me the brothers will get me a "possey" to go out to Illinois and try to get me my law license back with some heavy hitters (I have evidence of perjury on the hands of some Illinois Supreme Court judges, etc.) and if I get some hitters in the game maybe I could be back on my feet soon.It did a body good to see so many people posting on that article, even if they were commenting on people with more dire straits than I.Yes, I have been treated well while I was in a "mental health ward". The meals were much better than if they had put me in jail or something.I urge people to comment to Dana Larsen of the Storm Lake Pilot Tribune about how much they liked the press he gave me. He has, so far, done about a dozen editorials for me, on a whole laundry list of editorials (many off-cannabis topics, of course, but dealing with constitutional freedoms, etc.)Thanks for all of you'se people hanging in there on this long-term battle for freedoms. By the way, KTIV Channel 4 in Sioux City, Iowa filmed the entire presentation before the county board and my interview afterwards. Maybe if enough people express interest in the filmed portion, we could get some TV coverage. Right now, I think people here in repressive NW Iowa feel a little bit sandbagged by this issue.Since I have been out of "circulation" I haven't been able to get any more cannabis news up with the Pilot Tribune.By the way, the "elderly" relative was and is my mom, Anne Peterson Pyle, aged 93. The tea worked in 20 minutes the first time. 11 months later the "fog" returned again and another cup took it away again. Now she takes fish oil which is helping in similar ways. She also eats my Omega 3 enriched meats which I am researching also. More on that later.Anne Peterson Pyle asked her own contemporaries for marijuana tea. It blew them away. Now she is my strongest supporter and I am sure she will be thrilled to know that this article got posted here. She keeps asking me how we are going to get this war won!Just keep talking to your elders about this stuff, eh?Over and out for now. PAUL PETERSON-FROM BEHIND ENEMY LINES
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Comment #13 posted by ekim on March 08, 2006 at 19:51:36 PT
Paul ck back when you can-------
let us know what you are going thru. sounds like you got many thinking out side the box --great going Paul good luck After the meeting, Board Chair Bill Lanphere said he was not aware that a local government could at its own discretion use a reduced charge for marijuana possession."I was not aware that you could - if it is possible," Lanphere said. "We'll certainly talk about it and see if there's some merit in it, some meat in it." Note: Serving tea for Alzheimers victim.
http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread21531.shtml
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Comment #12 posted by Hope on March 07, 2006 at 17:03:42 PT
That makes me so sad.
Now we know why you didn't comment on the article.
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Comment #11 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 09:39:31 PT
An Article About You Paul
SL Man Wants Supervisors To Decriminalize MJhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread21531.shtml
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Comment #10 posted by FoM on March 07, 2006 at 09:34:10 PT
Paul
Oh my please hang in there.
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Comment #9 posted by Hope on March 07, 2006 at 09:31:17 PT
Paul
That's hard to hear. I'm so sorry. You hang in there, Paul.
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Comment #8 posted by paulpeterson on March 07, 2006 at 09:24:41 PT
greetings, citizens
I am pleased to note that Illinois is working to improve their non-workable MM law. I speak today from Iowa, where I have been checked into an involuntary "residency" for observation due to grandiose behaviors ie: my intractable belief that cannabis has medicinal properties.They let me out for a hearing about constitutional activities, etc. so I could also check my email (omegabeef gmail.com). Now I am not sure how to even check my mail due to techy changes that leave me with sweaty palms again (I am merely a dinosaur now).Good to know that the powers that be in Illinois have finally cleared committee-last time it was a bit too draconian to my friends, the police, in some 16 towns so far. It is unique, indeed, that negativity comes from Naperville, that decriminalized in the late 70's.8 Plants sounds like a good compromise. Good work out there so far. Kudos. I almost got a whole county to decriminalize here (BV) but then they took me outa the box for thinking outa the box. Checking out soon. Paul peterson
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Comment #7 posted by AOLBites on March 02, 2006 at 13:03:41 PT
so thats how they do it!
Pubdate: 1947
Source: The Yearbook of Agriculture; 1943-1947, United States Department of Agriculture
Author: H.A. Borthwick, USDA Senior Botanist in the Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils, and Agricultural Engineering
Pages: 282-283-=snip=-Most rapid progress in breeding plants can be made with those that can be self-pollinated. Hemp, obviously, can be self-pollinated only when it produces these occasional additional flowers of the opposite sex. The advantage of being able to increase their tendency to form these flowers is apparent.Dr. Hugh C. McPhee of the Department made use of this behavior of hemp several years ago. He used the pollen of the male flowers that were produced in small numbers on certain of the female plants to self-pollinate those plants. When he grew the resulting seeds he made the important discovery that all of the plants were female. We have recently produced several thousand seeds in this way and have not obtained a single male plant, thus thoroughly confirming Dr. McPhee's observations.-=snip=-
The US Govt descibes how to make Feminized seeds!
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Comment #6 posted by ekim on March 02, 2006 at 10:51:26 PT
yes Afterburner where indeed
Pubdate: 1918
Source: 1917 Yearbook of the United States Department of Agriculture
Author: W.W. Stockberger, Physiologist in Charge of Drug-Plant and Poisonous-Plant Investigations, Bureau of Plant Industry
Pages: Excerpts from 169 & 171PRODUCTION OF DRUG-PLANT CROPS IN THE UNITED STATESMedicinal plants have been cultivated in the United States for more than two centuries. Only a few decades have elapsed since healing herbs shared with small fruits and vegetables a place in every kitchen garden, and in certain localities their production and sale at one time formed the basis of small industries. In time, however, the numerous convenient preparations obtainable at every drug store rendered the domestic herb garden no longer necessary, and the great development of foreign commerce made it possible to obtain supplies of most crude drugs from sources where the cost of production was less than in this country.. . .CANNABISCannabis is now grown commercially as a side line by a few farmers in South Carolina and by occasional individuals in some other States. Two large drug manufacturers also grow sufficient cannabis for their own needs. Considerable technical skill is required to produce cannabis of a quality that will meet the standard requirements for this drug. Cannabis grown in some localities is deficient in the active principles upon which its value depends, and preliminary tests to determine the quality of the product are therefore always advisable before planting this crop on a commercial scale.
http://www.hempology.org/ALLARTICLES.html
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Comment #5 posted by afterburner on March 02, 2006 at 09:59:04 PT
#2 And This Doctor Wants Another Pharmaceutical
Dr Liu states, "It is important to stress that these cannabis-like substances used in research are far removed from the cannabis that is smoked. These novel compounds have been specifically designed to be free of the psychoactive features, while maintaining anti-cancer action."This so-called refining of "active ingredients" is responsible for creating the scourge of heroin and cocaine! Starting with opium as a pain-killer with addictive psychoactive side effects, medical scientists created the even more addictive and powerful morphine. Then, attempting the same folly, they created heroin, even more addictive and powerful. "When will they ever learn?" --Pete Seeger: LYRICS - Where Have All the Flowers Gone http://www.arlo.net/lyrics/flowers-gone.shtml
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Comment #4 posted by ekim on March 02, 2006 at 09:47:18 PT
Weeds on iTunes
Thursday, March 2, 2006 Weeds on iTunesThe first season of the delightful Showtime series "Weeds" is now available on iTunes (the entire 10 episode series is $19.90).
 
http://www.drugwarrant.com
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Comment #3 posted by dongenero on March 02, 2006 at 08:29:11 PT
tsk tsk tsk Ms Kreamer
"If you tell a child that it's medicine and it's safe, what is their inclination?" Ms. Kreamer said.Huh? Why would you present a child with any pharmaceutical drug and tell them that it's safe? Shame on you Ms. Kreamer!Hopefully though, if that child does get his hands on a choice of pharmaceuticals or cannabis, he will choose cannabis. The pharmaceuticals could very well kill them.
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Comment #2 posted by FoM on March 02, 2006 at 08:08:59 PT
THC Cannabis Marijuana Destroys Cancer Cells
 March 2nd 2006 By Dalene EntenmannFiled under: leukemia, Drug, ChemotherapyWhile Queen Mary's School of Medicine Dr Wai Man Liu and researchers were studying the role of cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, in cancer therapy, they discovered the main active ingredient in cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol, THC, has the potential to destroy leukemia cells and other cancer cells. Cannabis has been well-established and recognized as an effective treatment in the remedy for nausea caused by chemotherapy and as a medication for pain. The researchers, using highly sophisticated microarray technology were able to detect changes in more than 18,000 genes in cells treated with THC, and were able to discover the existence of crucial processes through which THC can kill cancer cells and potentially promote cancer patient survival. Due to widespread illegal use of cannabis as a recreational drug, its legal or licensed use in medicine is now a controversial issue in most countries. Currently, there are eleven states with effective medical marijuana laws on the books: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. However, the United States federal government does not recognize any legitimate medical use, and state laws have been challenged.Dr Liu states, "It is important to stress that these cannabis-like substances used in research are far removed from the cannabis that is smoked. These novel compounds have been specifically designed to be free of the psychoactive features, while maintaining anti-cancer action." Medical marijuana for nausea and pain is known to be administered by smoking marijuana.http://www.thecancerblog.com/2006/03/02/thc-cannabis-marijuana-destroys-cancer-cells/
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Comment #1 posted by FoM on March 02, 2006 at 07:48:45 PT
Upcoming Event
NORML Director To Address Denison University Tuesday***March 2, 2006Allen St. Pierre, executive director of National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws will appear at Denison University Tuesday for a lecture entitled "Cannabis: Culture, Health and the Law."The program is at 7:30 p.m. in Slayter Hall Auditorium, co-sponsored by the Denison Lecture Series and Ronneberg Lecture Fund.  
St. Pierre participated in a debate on the legalization of marijuana in November 1998 at DU. He will cover topics including medical marijuana reform, proposed reclassification of marijuana and its rich cultural history.The Drug Enforcement Administration has marijuana scheduled above cocaine in terms of substance-abuse potential, making it difficult to get for research. 
Copyright: 2006 Newark Advocatehttp://www.newarkadvocate.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2006603020319
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