Medical Marijuana Vote In Rhode Island Today (VETO PROOF)

[matcom]

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Rhode Island is poised to become the 11th state in the nation to permit the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, with the divisive proposal expected to win final passage today and reach the governor's desk tomorrow.

Governor Donald L. Carcieri has said he will probably veto the bill, but supporters say they have the votes needed to override his veto.

The legislation advance at a critical juncture in the battle over the issue. Three weeks ago, the Supreme Court ruled that medicinal marijuana users can be prosecuted under federal law, even if their home states allow use of the drug. Last week, federal drug agents raided medicinal marijuana dispensaries in Northern California and arrested nearly two-dozen people.

In Rhode Island, the legislative fight has been propelled by deeply personal stories. The bill is named for state Senator Rhoda Perry's nephew, who died last year from complications of AIDS and lymphoma and whose doctors had recommended marijuana to ease his nausea. On the House side, the bill's sponsor is Representative Thomas Slater, who has undergone treatment for both lung and prostate cancer.

''Would I really take marijuana? I don't know," said Slater, a Providence Democrat who is 64 and added that three of his six siblings have also battled cancer. ''I just want the option out there for people. If they feel it would help them and a doctor feels it would help them, then I want them to have the option to use it without fear of state prosecution."

http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2005/06/28/ri_may_allow_medical_marijuana?mode=PF

[bluecrush]

1. All of this heartbreak and controversy

over a weed that grows wild on God's green earth! :smoke:

[MariaS]

2. A gift from God

that was taken from us by corrupt government officials, media moguls, and giant corporate greed. Even if we disregard what medicinal marijuana can do for the sick, the things that can be done with hemp are limitless. I truly believe that the cultivation of hemp could help bring a better quality of life to millions around the world but we force our drug policies on other countries by threatening them with sanctions or ending federal aide. Imagine what a new crop could do for own farming communities.

[Swamp Rat]

3. Scatter seeds everywhere and don't forget to bring a towel

:)

[Lost4words]

5. I dont get the towel?

But I like your Idea, Johnny Pot Seed. What could they do if It were along every roadside, every field, anywhere and everywhere weeds grow.

My cousin who grew up in New Jersey in the 50's told me it was everywhere, he and his buddies knew of a vacant lot in his neighborhood full of it. He later served in the Navy on a nuke sub, I guess it didnt hurt his mind too much, or maybe it did. I am sure the quality was fairly mild but mother nature can be surprizing.

[sshan2525]

4. Light up a bone.......

for Little Rhody. Sometimes that group of thieves in the State House get it right.

[newyawker99]

6. Hi sshan2525!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast: