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Allow Health Care Patients Access to Therapy - Not Time Behind Bars
Target: U.S. CongressSponsored by: Marijuana Policy Project
For thousands of years, marijuana has reduced symptoms for the seriously ill effectively, and has helped improve their quality of life. Dozens of medical and health organizations endorse or allow patients access to medical marijuana with their physicians’ approval. Marijuana has been used therapeutically to control pain, alleviate nausea and vomiting in cancer patients due to chemotherapy, treat wasting due to HIV/AIDS, combat muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis and more.
To date, 12 states have passed medical marijuana laws. While the laws differ from state to state, they all work to protect patients and caregivers from criminal charges associated with their medicine.
The bipartisan Hinchey-Rohrabacher amendment to the Commerce, Justice and Science appropriations bill would stop the U.S. Department of Justice from spending taxpayer money to arrest or prosecute legitimate patients -- and their caregivers -- in states where medical marijuana is legal.
Seriously ill patients have the right to effective therapies. To deny patients access to such a therapy is to deny them dignity and respect as persons.
Urge Congress to pass the Hinchey-Rohrabacher amendment and allow health care patients the medicine they need!
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# 17,400:
3:09 pm PDT, Aug 1,
Sara Winsemius, California
# 17,399:
1:58 pm PDT, Aug 1,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 17,398:
1:52 pm PDT, Aug 1,
Mary Alexander, Michigan
this should not be criminalized.
this should not be criminalized.
# 17,397:
1:36 pm PDT, Aug 1,
Kevin Franken, Oregon
# 17,396:
12:47 pm PDT, Aug 1,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 17,395:
12:10 pm PDT, Aug 1,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 17,394:
11:43 am PDT, Aug 1,
Maurice Scruggs, Wisconsin
The whole problem with marijuana is that it's almost impossible to gain profit from it (the large corporations that is). I'm willing to bet that there are more fatalities and injuries from presciption drugs than all the illlegal drugs combined. Capitalism and medicine do not mix. PEACE MO
The whole problem with marijuana is that it's almost impossible to gain profit from it (the large corporations that is). I'm willing to bet that there are more fatalities and injuries from presciption drugs than all the illlegal drugs combined. Capitalism and medicine do not mix. PEACE MO
# 17,393:
10:48 am PDT, Aug 1,
Sue C. Murphy, Michigan
Please return this ancient healing herb to the people.
Please return this ancient healing herb to the people.
# 17,392:
9:43 am PDT, Aug 1,
Name not displayed, Michigan
# 17,391:
9:25 am PDT, Aug 1,
Derek Williams, Alaska
# 17,390:
8:12 am PDT, Aug 1,
Grace Mercer, Florida
# 17,389:
7:31 am PDT, Aug 1,
Scott Collins, Texas
Our jails are filled to the brim with marijuana users, and sellers. It's one of the reasons behind the sky-rocketing jail population in the United States, and thus, the need to build more. I say make it available for patients to have medical marijuana for treatment for their affliction!
Our jails are filled to the brim with marijuana users, and sellers. It's one of the reasons behind the sky-rocketing jail population in the United States, and thus, the need to build more. I say make it available for patients to have medical marijuana for treatment for their affliction!
# 17,388:
7:24 am PDT, Aug 1,
Gene Vereen, South Carolina
# 17,387:
7:07 am PDT, Aug 1,
Polly Odyssey, Missouri
Well, I dislike drugs, but if it helps them feel better than let them have it. I mean it's pretty natural. Just let them have it if it helps them
Well, I dislike drugs, but if it helps them feel better than let them have it. I mean it's pretty natural. Just let them have it if it helps them
# 17,386:
6:08 am PDT, Aug 1,
Colleen Dunne, Pennsylvania
# 17,385:
12:07 am PDT, Aug 1,
Cosmic Rhino Gifts, California
# 17,384:
11:03 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Melodie Smith, Florida
heaven forbid we use something that is NATURAL and that helps us in so many ways. i say by whatever non-harmful ways needed to get better/ or at least feel somewhat better, go for it! as long as it harms no one, let it be allowed.
heaven forbid we use something that is NATURAL and that helps us in so many ways. i say by whatever non-harmful ways needed to get better/ or at least feel somewhat better, go for it! as long as it harms no one, let it be allowed.
# 17,383:
9:38 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Michelle Lerman, Colorado
# 17,382:
9:07 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Name not displayed, Tennessee
If it helps people, it should not be taken away.
If it helps people, it should not be taken away.
# 17,381:
8:45 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Jacqueline Paduano, New York
# 17,380:
8:05 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Laurie Ware, Massachusetts
# 17,379:
6:04 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Natalie Degtereva, Texas
# 17,378:
5:28 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Phoebe Blanchford, Georgia
# 17,377:
3:58 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Linda Lee, Texas
# 17,376:
3:43 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Name not displayed, Texas
Every drug produced today originated in nature- usually from plants. Synthesis, mass production and "control" / distribution are now used to make money for a huge "chain of hands" --- most assuredly at the EXPENSE of the CONSUMER. If we, the consumer, are the ones needing and paying for a treatment, we should be allowed to choose and use what WE want.
Every drug produced today originated in nature- usually from plants. Synthesis, mass production and "control" / distribution are now used to make money for a huge "chain of hands" --- most assuredly at the EXPENSE of the CONSUMER. If we, the consumer, are the ones needing and paying for a treatment, we should be allowed to choose and use what WE want.
# 17,375:
3:34 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Kim Eastin, Florida
# 17,374:
3:00 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Name not displayed, Arizona
# 17,373:
2:21 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Cal Jennings, West Virginia
I had to use marinol when I had a deadly gastro-intestinal illness that kept me regurgitating and having diarrhea all day long. It was the only way I could eat. It was much less harmful than the cholesterol medicine I took that damaged my heart.
I had to use marinol when I had a deadly gastro-intestinal illness that kept me regurgitating and having diarrhea all day long. It was the only way I could eat. It was much less harmful than the cholesterol medicine I took that damaged my heart.
# 17,372:
12:45 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Edwin S. Purcell, Ph.D., Missouri
The framers of our constitution would be so disturbed to see the mockery that has been made of the "land of the free". To regulate what plants people can grow and what they can put into their bodies is absurd. Beyond this hypocrisy, however is something even more sinister, that people would be denied the medicines they need because of government bureaucrats. To ignore the scientific evidence and prevent doctors from offering their patients what is, in their educated opinion, the best treatment is immoral.
The framers of our constitution would be so disturbed to see the mockery that has been made of the "land of the free". To regulate what plants people can grow and what they can put into their bodies is absurd. Beyond this hypocrisy, however is something even more sinister, that people would be denied the medicines they need because of government bureaucrats. To ignore the scientific evidence and prevent doctors from offering their patients what is, in their educated opinion, the best treatment is immoral.
# 17,371:
12:42 pm PDT, Jul 31,
Name not displayed, Kentucky
our prisons are full of pot offenders, when we need to lock up violent offenders.its not even scheduled right.sick people should have acsess to it the same as any other drug
our prisons are full of pot offenders, when we need to lock up violent offenders.its not even scheduled right.sick people should have acsess to it the same as any other drug
# 17,370:
11:48 am PDT, Jul 31,
Debra Housser, Florida
My niece passed away last summer from cancer. Marajuana helped her appetite and gave her some comfort from her pain. Everyone should have this choice.
My niece passed away last summer from cancer. Marajuana helped her appetite and gave her some comfort from her pain. Everyone should have this choice.
# 17,369:
11:26 am PDT, Jul 31,
Whitney Coleman, California
# 17,368:
10:45 am PDT, Jul 31,
Mel Demock, Texas
it helps people
it helps people
# 17,367:
10:22 am PDT, Jul 31,
Thomas Panto-Veteran, South Carolina
The chemicals of our Earth created our immune system and our LIFE. These deregulated military chemical industries gave us SICKNESS and DEATH.
The chemicals of our Earth created our immune system and our LIFE. These deregulated military chemical industries gave us SICKNESS and DEATH.
# 17,366:
10:04 am PDT, Jul 31,
Keegan Allen, Vermont
# 17,365:
9:25 am PDT, Jul 31,
Judy Barad, Indiana
Prejudices induced by brainwashing should not stand in the way of important treatment options.
Prejudices induced by brainwashing should not stand in the way of important treatment options.
# 17,364:
8:06 am PDT, Jul 31,
Michelle Chapman, New Mexico
As a former hospice nurse I believe it is important to give terminally and chronically ill patients access to all the tools available to help them enjoy the days they have left. I support the use of marijuana for pain and nausea.
As a former hospice nurse I believe it is important to give terminally and chronically ill patients access to all the tools available to help them enjoy the days they have left. I support the use of marijuana for pain and nausea.
# 17,363:
8:02 am PDT, Jul 31,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 17,362:
7:38 am PDT, Jul 31,
Melanie Sinclair, Texas
For some patients, marijuana is the only thing that works to stop their pain, nausea, etc. I find it deplorable and unethical that our govt denies these people's access to relief.
For some patients, marijuana is the only thing that works to stop their pain, nausea, etc. I find it deplorable and unethical that our govt denies these people's access to relief.
# 17,361:
6:12 am PDT, Jul 31,
Gay-Marie Hollingsworth, Australia
# 17,360:
2:32 am PDT, Jul 31,
Stephanie Lashbrook, Kansas
# 17,359:
12:56 am PDT, Jul 31,
Bob Hayton, Canada
Because it's our right to be healthy, and to have access to health care that keeps us that way.
Because it's our right to be healthy, and to have access to health care that keeps us that way.
# 17,358:
12:34 am PDT, Jul 31,
Christabel Garisch, South Africa
I lost a sister to Brain cancer and it would have helped her with the pain etc. I do not think it should be legalized for use under the age of 21 with the exception of use for medical reasons. Dagga (Streetname in South Africa) does inhibit personality growth and does make you feel tired, so I don't think kids should be allowed to use it freely until they understand what and how to use this powerful medicine. On the flipside if all governments get together and order a HUGE Study on the pros' and con's and then inform us the the masses on how and where to use this educating us abou the correct amounts and dosages; they can 1. Make a bit of tax money of it by selling it cheaply and creating a trade for it. 2. Educate people how to use it in cosmetics and other alternative uses 3. Thus Create jobs and lastly 4. Bring some hope (and a smile) to sick and sad people. Why and how can anybody ban and withhold such a wonderful and powerful natural GOD created medicine and tonic? Dope should be cheaply available and distributed to anyone who may enjoy vigour and good (better) health from it.... My theory is that Big Pharmaceutical Companies (WHOM DO SERVE A GREAT AND IMPORTANT ROLL IN SOCIETY) are hindering the legalization of this powerful and easily accessible plant as a recognised and freely available medicine as their products they produce have taken years to formulate are EXTREMLEY expensive and have cost Millions to manufacture and research. "Suddenly" (legalizations) along comes this little “miracle” plant that any farmer can produce in any country for next to nothing that helps (or cures) a whole long list of ailments..... AND IT'S NATURAL? They stand to loose billions. Think about it…Who is really behind the proscribe? I rest my tirade….
I lost a sister to Brain cancer and it would have helped her with the pain etc. I do not think it should be legalized for use under the age of 21 with the exception of use for medical reasons. Dagga (Streetname in South Africa) does inhibit personality growth and does make you feel tired, so I don't think kids should be allowed to use it freely until they understand what and how to use this powerful medicine. On the flipside if all governments get together and order a HUGE Study on the pros' and con's and then inform us the the masses on how and where to use this educating us abou the correct amounts and dosages; they can 1. Make a bit of tax money of it by selling it cheaply and creating a trade for it. 2. Educate people how to use it in cosmetics and other alternative uses 3. Thus Create jobs and lastly 4. Bring some hope (and a smile) to sick and sad people. Why and how can anybody ban and withhold such a wonderful and powerful natural GOD created medicine and tonic? Dope should be cheaply available and distributed to anyone who may enjoy vigour and good (better) health from it.... My theory is that Big Pharmaceutical Companies (WHOM DO SERVE A GREAT AND IMPORTANT ROLL IN SOCIETY) are hindering the legalization of this powerful and easily accessible plant as a recognised and freely available medicine as their products they produce have taken years to formulate are EXTREMLEY expensive and have cost Millions to manufacture and research. "Suddenly" (legalizations) along comes this little “miracle” plant that any farmer can produce in any country for next to nothing that helps (or cures) a whole long list of ailments..... AND IT'S NATURAL? They stand to loose billions. Think about it…Who is really behind the proscribe? I rest my tirade….
# 17,357:
11:58 pm PDT, Jul 30,
Elijah Stutes, Hawaii
# 17,356:
11:50 pm PDT, Jul 30,
Lisa Miranda, California
# 17,355:
11:24 pm PDT, Jul 30,
Sandy Barrett, Louisiana
weed is very good for a lot of things,and is a natrual plant
weed is very good for a lot of things,and is a natrual plant
# 17,354:
11:02 pm PDT, Jul 30,
Kristin Hanson, Alaska
# 17,353:
10:58 pm PDT, Jul 30,
Amanda Faith, Oklahoma
# 17,352:
10:34 pm PDT, Jul 30,
Dylan Holm, Canada
weed is a plant not a drug
weed is a plant not a drug
# 17,351:
10:15 pm PDT, Jul 30,
Elainna Crowell, Canada