May 17th, 2008 by Peter Bonginelli
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Providence, RI — The Senate approved legislation yesterday that would create “compassion centers” where chronically ill patients enrolled in the state’s medical marijuana program could openly purchase the drug.
Despite the 29-to-6 vote, the bill faces opposition in the House of Representatives and is not expected to become law this year.
“I would really have to have a sock over my head if I didn’t know that,” said the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Rhoda E. Perry, D-Providence. The legislation is named in part for her nephew, Edward O. Hawkins, who died of complications from AIDS and cancer.
“What I think is important is to show movement,” Perry said of yesterday’s vote. “I think getting it out of a chamber is movement. It’s showing that there is a level of understanding and a level of acceptance.”
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April 4th, 2008 by Peter Bonginelli
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Michigan – The fight for Medical Marijuana in Michigan took a huge step forward this week. As of Monday the state elections panel certified that 377,975 signatures have been collected backing the plan. Only 304,000 signatures are needed to get the initiative on the ballot, should legislators fail to act on the legislation within 40 days.
The initiative would allow doctors to prescribe Marijuana for medical conditions, and protect patients from state prosecution. Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and Oregon have already taken it a step further and decriminalized small amounts of marijuana. Getting caught in these states results in simply a ticket and no legal action. While Michigan’s initiative doesn’t provide as much leniency, it is definitely a step in the right direction.
February 25th, 2008 by Peter Bonginelli
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New Hampshire may be the next state to decriminalize marijuana, following the lead of 12 states so far, as two New Hampshire legislators from Nashua have filed the legislation papers. The bill is to be voted on next month by the state House of Representatives, and would decrease the penalty for small amounts of marijuana to a $200 civil fine.
The news comes at a time when the general sentiment about pot of the American people is shifting. Almost half of the United States population has at least experimented with pot, and while many still believe it should not be fully legalized, having a criminal record for pot is beginning to seem more and more excessive.
The debate will be lively with many supporters and opponents of the legislation. The opposition of the bill feels that decreasing the penalties for marijuana possession will encourage its use among the younger generations and cause them to believe that using marijuana is ok.
I do agree with people who say smoking pot all day all the time will lead to a lazy and unfulfilling life. That is why it is our responsibility as parents, friends, brothers, sisters, and people to educate each other about moderation in all parts of life. While there are many risks associated with marijuana, there are also many benefits.
Even for those of us that are not citizens of New Hampshire, the future of marijuana’s legal status is close to the hearts of many. Personally I support the decriminalization, and full legalization would benefit the country greatly in new tax revenues and reduced law enforcement costs. Even though I am not from New Hampshire, I whole-heartedly believe in their motto “Live Free or Die!” and to me part of being free is having the right to make your own decisions.
February 3rd, 2008 by Peter Bonginelli
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Shit, you can now buy weed out of vending machines!. As of monday, anyone with a medical condition can go to their local pot machine and get everything from kush to purple haze. Unfortunately, the electronic drug dealers will not be out on the street and are closely guarded by security. You need a valid prescription for pot in hand before you will be allowed to use the machine.
What is this country coming to? California has not only passed legislation against the will of the federal government by legalizing medicinal pot, but they are commercializing it as well, in vending machines. I can’t remember the last time I saw a vending machine that still sold cigarettes. It brings hope that the 21st century may eventually be a pot-friendly age.
Eventually everything from pot candy bars, to pot lollipops and pot soda will be available in marijuana vending machines at local cannabis clubs. It is also suspected that the machines will soon be selling other drugs such as Viagra and Vicoden.
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