by doctork
It seems that the DEA and its prohibitionist allies are getting rather desperate in the face of strong and growing support for Cannabis Legalization, the support that is felt not only in California, but across the Nation ahead of the November Ballot Initiative that would Legalize, Control and Tax Cannabis in the State of California. Realizing that the people of this country are becoming way too informed to fall for the stale, washed-out “arguments” that Cannabis is “addictive”, that it “favors the criminal activity”, or that it is a “gateway drug”, the prohibitionists are now singing a new tune, and that is that “there are no good reasons” to Legalize this relatively harmless and widely used substance. “No good reasons…” Well, let’s see. The way I look at it, the California Initiative is not just about anyone’s individual right to “smoke weed”, it is about a fundamental personal liberty of an adult individual to use the less dangerous substance for recreational purposes, when those who “outlaw” it and would love to keep it illegal, use the more dangerous one themselves. I am referring to Cannabis and alcohol, to be certain. Even though the DEA and its allies may have a finely tuned machinery of repression to enforce this sad state of affairs, there is no moral authority on their part to do so. And as most of us know, repression and moral authority are two very different things. But let’s suppose that the simple absence of moral authority Read more…
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Saline just banned medical marijuana. The real surprise lies in the depth of the ban…
…city officials decided they wanted to follow federal law regarding marijuana, which prohibits its sale and possession.
Not sure if i read it wrong or this is a typo, but if not it seems Saline is abandoning State law regarding medical marijuana altogether in favor of the more strict federal statues, without regard to the President’s directive that many of these same federal laws were not to be strictly enforced in States that allow for medical use of marijuana. It seems that Saline administrators did not get that memo.
Saline has somewhat of a reputation for being a police state, and banning it is their right i suppose, but the fact that the interpretation of such a massive legal issue is being left for individual city and township(!!!!) administrators to decide is ridiculous.County/State/Federal lawmakers need to start making some real decisions regarding medical marijuana and how the law is to be interpreted, because we all have better things to do with our time.
We all know that in a few years marijuana will be legalized nationwide anyway, if for no reason other than that we can no longer afford to imprison people for non-violent crime thanks to the war, recession, oil spill, monetary devaluation and every other reason we are broke. Until then, it looks like lawmakers will continue playing these games with the lives of otherwise ordinary citizens and livelihoods of productive members of the community.
Alana West’s AnnArbor.com article after the break Read more…
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Ann Arbor Medical Marijuana Patient's Collective
FYI – There will be another patient collective meeting on the 22nd of June.
When:
Tuesday, June 22nd, 7:00 PM
These meetings are an excellent opportunity for caregivers and patients to keep up to date and network, as well as to learn all about the different resources that are available.
I do not have any info on who will be there or the topics of discussion, but no doubt there will be something you will want to hear.
Check it out and if you find it useful be sure to donate a dollar or two to help cover their costs.
Details after the break…
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From http://www.theweedblog.com
Despite what big media and conservatives want you to think, marijuana activists are not all the same. We do not fit into a perfect stereotype, despite attempts by our opposition to label us all as ‘mindless, lazy stoners.’
I’m proud to call myself a stoner, but I respect the fact that not all marijuana consumers feel the same as me. Once upon a time, I wrote an article called, ‘What Weed Title Do You Use’ I asked readers what they liked to be called, and the responses were very awesome, and at the same time, very different. The article is a clear example of just how diverse the pro-marijuana movement is.
Below are SOME, but not ALL, kinds of marijuana activists. If you think of a type of marijuana activist that I didn’t mention, please add one for everyone to see! Here is my list:
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OUR VIEW:
Allowing patients with a physician’s “certificate” to legally smoke “medical marijuana” seemed like a good idea to Michigan voters at the time.
They approved the state ballot issue in November 2008.
The concern among many now is, in whose back yard do the marijuana grow places and shops belong?
And what of marijuana “clubs?” Are they legal? And where are they to locate?
To most people, voter approved anything is sacrosanct. Voters were asked if they wanted medical marijuana and they cast the vote.
They said yes.
The only problem now is, to implement it, work out the bugs, develop new laws to cover the loopholes and define what is specifically legal and what isn’t.
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Damiana (Turnera diffusa) has been used for thousands of years in Latin American cultures, ritualistically, as a sexual stimulant. Damiana is a shrub with small yellow flowers which grow in dry, rocky climates.It is generally found in the southwestern regional areas of Mexico, California and Texas. The entire bush gives off a characteristic aromatic scent that is due to the essential oil present in all parts of the plant.
Believed to be an overall body tonic, Damiana
- affects the nervous system, acting as an anti-depressant.
- soothes anxiety, nervousness and mild depression, and promotes a general feeling of well-being.
- stimulates circulation which raises energy levels to alleviate fatigue and stimulate weight loss.
Other known uses for Damiana are:
- Soothing headaches caused by menstruation.
- Thinning of fluids resulting from asthma, colds and flu.
- Strengthening of the nervous and hormonal systems.
- Damiana is a commonly added ingredient to smoking mixtures and herbal tea blends.
- When smoked or drunk as a tea, it has a relaxing effect not unlike low doses of cannabis.
- Damiana has an ancient reputation as an aphrodisiac to increase and stimulate sexual appetite
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Check out the new Online Market to find all kinds of interesting items. From high quality t-shirts to jewelery to general supplies to our member’s overstock lighting equipment, you will surely find something for you. All items we have available will be listed here first, before listing them elsewhere or on auction sites.
Not everyone who visits this site is a member or even a medical marijuana patient, but there is no reason to for members to bogart the goods 
Non-members are welcome in the Public Market, just like anywhere else without any cost or membership obligation.
There are a lot of items to input, so remember to check back in the next time you visit. There will be many items added over the next week or two as we put it all online and catch up. Since they are unique, it is hard to tell if you will ever get another chance to purchase the same items again, so don’t miss out on some really cool stuff.
Most items include free shipping.
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A Los Angeles law regulating dispensaries officially took effect today, 6/7/2010, requiring all clinics to register and pay a $324 fee…
For some reason, this is going to put a lot of them out of business.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL 420
Buyer be aware, Michigan will be the first place these displaced people will look to as that bubble bursts. Hell, some are already here staking a claim.
They bring with them a wealth of knowledge and cash to a State in desperate need of a competitive edge.
Unfortunately, they will also likely overwhelm local co-op efforts like ours with a cheap supply of imported meds.
No matter who you work with, please continue to support only legitimate local growers who have been through it all over the last decade. We are all just starting to get back on our feet and deserve a break.
Original article after the break…
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Megan Hart | The Muskegon Chronicle
MUSKEGON — Muskegon County residents turned out to apply for permits to use medical marijuana Friday, despite possible zoning regulations on growers and dispensers.
The cities of Muskegon, Muskegon Heights and Roosevelt Park recently placed six-month moratoriums on the development of medical marijuana facilities. They are considering zoning regulations on growers and dispensaries, but no specific regulations under consideration have been announced.
The application event, hosted by the Muskegon chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) at the Fairfield Inn on Mount Garfield Road, aimed to help potential patients correctly fill out their paperwork. It was the second event of its kind in Muskegon County, according to Beth Singleton, executive secretary of the Michigan chapter of NORML.
Muskegon resident Vern Ainsworth, who said he was applying for a permit because he suffers from chronic pain from a work-related injury, questioned the city’s decision to consider regulating medical marijuana facilities.
“My only thought is why they didn’t do all this (regulating) before it was (voted) legal,” he said. Read more…
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FROM WEB: The Legal but Largely Unregulated World of Pot Merchants Thrives http://nyti.ms/aRkUU2 #mmot
