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Updated: 8:50 PM Feb 28, 2010
Medical Marijuana Advocates Rally in Wisconsin Rapids
The debate over medical marijuana is drawing interest throughout Wisconsin and the country.
Posted: 9:15 PM Feb 27, 2010Reporter: Ryan Wing Email Address: ryan.wing@wsaw.com |
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The debate over medical marijuana is drawing interest throughout Wisconsin and the country.
Activists gathered in Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday to raise awareness of the drug.
The McMillan Lilbrary in Wisconsin Rapids hosted the T.H.C. Tour or Talking Hemp and Cannabis Tour.
One of the main concerns activists have concerning medical marijuana centers around the Jacki Rickert Medical Marijuana Act.
The bill was introduced last year and is based on a law passed by Michigan voters in 2008.
It is sponsored by two Wisconsin democrats and could legalize medical marijuana in the state of Wisconsin.
"If we look at people in our community, if we are just a little bit aware and start asking questions, it only takes a few questions and a few conversations and we can find constituents and citizens in every community who can benefit from this."
Medical marijuana is used to fight against numerous ailments such as chronic pain, glaucoma, cancer and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Activists believe the bill will pass, but feel it may take time because they say the legislation process is slow and state legislators don't want to make changes that are considered unjust or unfair.
Activists also say one of the main hurdles the bill faces is that marijuana has faced 70 years of negative propaganda.
Few republicans in the legislature favor this particular bill.
However, 70% of republicans polled say they favor medical marijuana.
There's still no set date for legislators to vote on the bill.
Latest Comments
medical Marijuana is something very important in states ...and why the hell people should suffer from this disease when polls already display this that majority have this cna pratice test
Now, when the year 2010 comes to the end, we can overlook the most important debates of the year. Of course marijuana legalization was one of the hottest topics in 2010. However, despite the fact that I am a young person, I can't agree with the legalization of medical marijuana. Why? I can easily explain it. There are many unprofessional employees working in our hospitals. Some of them don't even have cna certification. Can you imagine that these people will give medical marijuana only for medicine? Of course not. There will be always some friends and other people who will take that marijuana just for having fun. We won't be able to control that. Of course it is only my own opinion. We will see how it goes. Thanks for the great article here by the way.
It is very refreshing to see good journalism. Thank you for your report. I do not use cannabis, however I fully support this bill. Less government between doctors and patients is what we need. Contact your representatives and encourage them to support this effort. Tell them to quit stalling and take action. People are suffering and the time is now.
