DISQUS

foodforthought · 10 months ago

Thank you, Ms. Melzer, for an unbiased, straightforward article.

Relief from pain and nausea are only two of the medical benefits of marijuana. In 1974, a study in Virginia found that it blocks tumor growth. U.S. officials suppressed this report. Subsequent research in Spain confirmed that marijuana shrinks brain tumors. And a thirty-year population study by UCLA has concluded that smoking marijuana does not cause lung cancer. These tumor-shrinking, anti-carcinogenic properties have also been found effective against prostate and non-melanoma skin cancers.

Recent research in Canada indicates that, unlike caffeine, alcohol or opiates, marijuana actually encourages brain cell growth. And an Italian study on pain relief finds it superior to synthetic, non-synergistic, patented cannabinoids like Marinol.

If these reports were aired on the NBC Nightly News, we'd see zillions of Marlboro Men screaming for reform. Coverage by The Michigan Messenger is helping to end the media blackout on this key issue.

awaitingreleif · 11 months ago

thank you for keep us informed eartha, and thank you michigan voters for your support in this much needed change .

fiddlefoot · 11 months ago

Finally, a Prop One/ Michigan Medical Marihuana Act story without a whiff of reefer madness. Thank you Eartha and Michigan Messenger. This is truly an exciting time in Michigan, and an opportunity to demonstrate that activists and officials can work together to implement the will of the people, with compassion and common sense. Hopefully DCH's communication with authorities in other med mj states has reassured them as well, that such laws can be implemented with the cooperation and good faith of all involved.

The Michigan Medical Marijuana Act belongs to all of us, and I want to thank every person who helped make it a reality: the activists who paved the way with local initiatives in 5 Michigan cities; the Michigan Coalition for Compassionate Care which coordinated the signature drive and campaign; everyone who collected signatures, everyone who signed the petition, everyone who wrote LTEs, contacted their representatives, talked to their friends and family, and of course everyone who voted yes. WE did this, every single one of us; and now it's up to us to follow through.

Restorium · 11 months ago

Thanks for the great article Eartha. Mr. Francisco is right on with his thinking that law enforcement needs to work with the Department of Community Health to give Michigan what they voted for. No more 'cloak and dagger' sneaking around for the medical cannibis users of Michigan. And no more wasting of our tax dollars funding police work that isn't wanted by the majority of our voters. It is truely a great system when we can vote and watch the changes we voted for go into effect. God Bless Michigan!

KzooCPCL · 7 months ago

Marijuana