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It was announced today that Christie has given the go ahead to implement medical marijuana distribution and use in NJ. His earlier issue with it was related to the possibility that people from users to even state employees could be prosecuted by the Federal government. His concerns stemmed from the waffling position the Fed has taken regarding state medical marijuana laws. Initially they said they would ignore them and then later reversed that position and said that anyone engaged in the activity could be prosecuted, even state employees who oversaw the programs.
Christie did not get a definitive affirmation that people conforming to and administering the state law wouldn't be prosecuted, but he is confident that the Fed will not pursue cases against people conforming to state laws.
I think Rutgers was mentioned, but that was a while ago. This is NJ so probably some of his high $ buddies will get the nod to grow the stuff and he will get the campaign contributions.
I bet there will be a lot of people wondering if they can become quality control testers for the weed
It's a drop in the bucket. Patients suffering from chronic pain still have to jump through all kinds of hoops to qualify, and they could still get prosecuted by the DEA. These worthless parasites have to do something to justify their existence. Wonder why the country is in such debt? Wasting money on controlling what people put into their own bodies is one reason. Drugs should have been legalized years ago. Criminalizing them just makes the situation worse, the same as alcohol prohibition did.
The government is full of such agencies that lobby for laws to help themselves to our tax dollars.
I think Rutgers was mentioned, but that was a while ago. This is NJ so probably some of his high $ buddies will get the nod to grow the stuff and he will get the campaign contributions.
I bet there will be a lot of people wondering if they can become quality control testers for the weed
Christie initially wanted Rutgers to grow the weed, but after several delays and Christie insinuating that workers for people running the grow operations may be federally prosecuted for drug manufacturing crimes, Rutgers decided against it.
They interviewed a lady down this way with ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease). She qualifies, but has to go all the way to Camden to get it. Many of the people who qualify for it are unable to drive, so I wish they had been less restrictive with providers and allowed more places to get it, but I guess it's a good start. What the heck is wrong with the feds though, aren't there more pressing issues than busting medical marijuana dealers???
I personally support the legalization of marijuana even though I don't personally use it (tried it, not a fan, lol), but I also think Christie was taking a good approach in feeling out exactly what the risks were. The Fed has said that anyone involved in such operations may be prosecuted, including state employees who oversee the program. I think he wanted to get a little assurance they wouldn't be overly interested in NJ's program.
Yes, the program is restrictive, but states with less restrictive programs have drawn Federal attention. Making it restrictive helps it stay under the radar so to speak. Hopefully this serves as a first step and the program can be revised and expanded as everyone gets a feel for it. It would sure as heck be a nice boon to NJ farmers, lol.
Christie doesn't like teachers or schools, and has made his position on gay marriage crystal clear. But medical marijuana gets his nod of approval. I must say, I don't think New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo is the biggest bargain in the store...but I'm glad we've got him and not Christie.
Christie doesn't like teachers or schools, and has made his position on gay marriage crystal clear. But medical marijuana gets his nod of approval. I must say, I don't think New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo is the biggest bargain in the store...but I'm glad we've got him and not Christie.
I'm sorry you feel that way, I missed the memo when he said "I don't like school teachers".
His position on that has nothing to do with how he personally feels about them, please.
I'm for it. For people with terminal illnesses, and if it helps them, good for them. In reality, its really not that big of an issue. There are far more serious problems then a terminally ill person wishing to ease their issues.
Christie doesn't like teachers or schools, and has made his position on gay marriage crystal clear. But medical marijuana gets his nod of approval. I must say, I don't think New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo is the biggest bargain in the store...but I'm glad we've got him and not Christie.
Little correction...
He has no issues with teachers, just their union and their pension/benefit plans that they so vehemently defended.
He has nothing against schools, he just really doesn't want to throw even more money down the sinkholes that are our Abbott districts and was opposed to the Supreme Court forcing him to do so.
He is against use of the word "marriage", but the state of NJ was about 3 years ahead of NY on extending equal rights and benefits under the law to same sex couples through civil unions within the state.
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