Hey Floridians for Yes on 2 (Medical Marijuana)...next weeks rallies around the state.

[madfloridian]

Here is a link to the full statewide flyer.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9rndb61erubjjsk/Statewide%20Bus%20Tour%20Flyer.pdf?dl=0

Here is the United for Care website.
http://www.unitedforcare.org/?utm_campaign=bustour1&utm_medium=email&utm_source=unitedforcare

Here is the text version.

Dear Friends,

We’re taking the Amendment 2 “For the Patients” bus on the road next week, and we want to make sure you have all the details so you can come out and show your support for compassionate care in Florida!

There will be two events in each city – one at a local university to rally and get out the vote, and a Town Hall to answer questions from the community. Food and refreshments will be served, and you’ll get to hear from senior members of the Yes On 2 campaign, as well as patients, physicians, and caregivers.

Details of all locations and times are listed below. You can RSVP by clicking on the individual events which will link you to the Facebook event pages. This is a great way to invite your family and friends! You may also send an email to the event organizers. View the full statewide flyer here.

ORLANDO
Student Rally with John Morgan
Monday October 6th, 10:00AM
University of Central Florida
Student Union
4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando FL 32816
RSVP to: [e-mail]

Town Hall Discussion with John Morgan
Monday October 6th, 6:00PM
Winter Park Civic Center
1050 West Morse Blvd., Winter Park FL 32789
RSVP to: [e-mail]

TAMPA

Student Rally with John Morgan
Tuesday, October 7th, 11:50AM
University of South Florida
Room MSC-3707
4103 USF Cedar Circle, Tampa, FL 33620
RSVP to: [e-mail]

Town Hall Discussion with John Morgan
Tuesday, October 7th, 5:30PM
Tampa Park Plaza
1417 Tampa Park Plaza St., Tampa FL 33605
RSVP to: [e-mail]

PALM BEACH
Town Hall Discussion with Ben Pollara
Wednesday, October 8th, 3:00PM
South County Civic Center - Room C
16700 Jog Rd., Delray Beach, FL 33446
RSVP to: [e-mail]

Student Rally with Ben Pollara
Wednesday, October 8th, 5:00PM
Florida Atlantic University
Student Union – Lot 16
777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33431
RSVP to: [e-mail]

MIAMI
Student Rally with Ben Pollara
Thursday, October 9th, 1:00PM
Florida International University
Graham Center – GC140
11200 SW 8th St., Miami FL 33174
RSVP to: [e-mail]

Town Hall Discussion with Ben Pollara
Thursday, October 9th, 7:00PM
Betty Ferguson Recreational Complex
3000 NW 199th St., Miami Gardens, FL 33056
RSVP to: [e-mail]

We have just over 30 DAYS to make sure all Floridians know Amendment 2 is on the ballot November 4th, and that voting YES means our sick and suffering will have safe, legal access to a proven medicine that works.
We’re really looking forward to seeing you out on the campaign trail!
- Ben
Ben Pollara
Campaign Manager
United for Care
www.unitedforcare.org

P.S. Can't make it to the events? Please help show your support by making a donation to our $50k goal.



Paid for by People United for Medical Marijuana, 20 North Orange Avenue, Suite 1600, Orlando, FL 32801

[RagAss]

1. How does this look in the polls so far?

Hoping we come to our senses and vote Yes.

[madfloridian]

2. Most of what I see looks pretty good, but the NO on 2 group is getting busy.

And oh geez do they have the money.

[madfloridian]

3. .....

[yeoman6987]

4. I am new to Florida so I will be voting first time

I am an undecided on #2. My problem is that I never touched the stuff so I really don't know if it is good for us or not. So many times they say, but the health benefits are great only to find out they lied. First cigarettes, eggs, milk, meat, carbs, alcohol, wine, this pill or that. If we really hear what health benefits smoking pot does and what dangers it imposes, they may get some undecideds.

[madfloridian]

5. Here's a link to many already known benefits.

http://www.businessinsider.com/health-benefits-of-medical-marijuana-2014-4?op=1

It can be used to treat Glaucoma.

It may help reverse the carcinogenic effects of tobacco and improve lung health.

It can help control epileptic seizures.

It also decreases the symptoms of a severe seizure disorder known as Dravet's Syndrome.

A chemical found in marijuana may stop cancer from spreading.

It may decrease anxiety.

THC may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

The drug eases the pain of multiple sclerosis.

...Weed reduces some of the awful pain and nausea from chemo, and stimulates appetite.

Marijuana helps veterans suffering from PTSD. (Has been approved for this use in some states already)

There is a lot more at the link.

[yeoman6987]

6. Thank you!

I read your post but not the link yet, but I will.

[madfloridian]

7. .....

It's part of the too intense "war on drugs" that is hurting a lot of people. It's carrying over to doctors now, who are being told what they can prescribe. Before my husband died he suffered much unnecessary pain. Once hospice is part of things, it does get better....but until then it's pretty bad. Now Medicare has so many rules for doctors that a patient can be taken off a med that is working well just because they turn a certain age.

The doctors are terrified of the federal govt rules, and they will not break them even if it is best for their patient.