Disclosure: Marijuana Dangers Overstated and Public Intentionally Mislead-CNN

[zorgon]

Yeah right

[Shasta56]

So, how come Colorado is not all 'lalaland'?

Not everyone in Colorado wants to use the stuff.  I got some edibles and some oil to try for my muscle spasms.  It didn't help me.  I'm not a smoker, so that isn't an option.   I joined a gym instead, and I have swim dates there with my grandson.   I guess that makes me a "Catfish."

Shasta

[zorgon]

I guess that makes me a "Catfish."

Bwahahahahaa

[thorfourwinds]

Published on Jul 30, 2014
??To celebrate marijuana legalization in Colorado, Munchies columnist David Bienenstock recently traveled to Aspen, to attend a legal seminar hosted by the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws—America's oldest and largest group dedicated to legalizing cannabis.

And since the late Hunter S. Thompson was one of NORML's earliest and most consistent supporters, we figured what better way to embrace the sweet smell of herbal liberation in the Rocky Mountain State than by throwing a small victory party at Owl Farm—the author and advocate's home and "fortified compound" in Woody Creek—featuring an appropriately over-the-top pairing of fully legal cannabis and high-end cuisine?

??Pulling this off required first and foremost the permission and kind hospitality of Anita Thompson, Hunter Thompson's widow, who resides at Owl Farm and keeps a close eye on her dearly departed husband's literary legacy.

Then, to handle the culinary and scientific feat of preparing a multi-course marijuana-infused meal of the highest order, we partnered Chef Chris Lanter of Aspen hotspot Cache Cache with cannabis-infusion expert Tamar Wise, former head of science at the world's largest marijuana edibles company.??

In all, we infused four different oils, using four different ganja strains, for use in four different preparations (three savory and one dessert), with a joint of each strain set aside for smoking

All served to a highly select group of heads at Owl Farm, including NORML's founder, and Hunter S. Thompson's close friend, Keith Stroup—our guest of honor.

And now, it's time to: Buy the ticket, take the ride...

[zorgon]

Former Cops Get Busted Stealing Weed Candy



Yes you did read the caption right. Two former Goodyear, Arizona cops were arrested recently after stealing over 20 pounds of cannabis infused chocolate from a package shipped from California that arrived at OnTrac, the shipping company that the two men were now employed by as security. The box arrived marked as cannabis chocolate from the west coast state, weighing in at a whopping 50 pounds total. David Carpenter and Eric Scott Whittington were both arrested and are awaiting their court dates for stealing the medicated candy.

http://www.thcfinder.com/marijuana-blog/news/2014/07/former-cops-get-busted-stealing-weed-candy

Colorado's Cannabis Candy and Drinks

[thorfourwinds]

Congress to Discuss Allowing Veterans to Use Medical Marijuana | High Times


30 April 2015

Federal lawmakers will soon gather on Capitol Hill to discuss the issue of allowing veterans to have the same access to medical marijuana as their civilian counterparts.

The United States House of Representatives is scheduled to debate a number of issues pertaining to veteran's affairs later this week, including a recent proposal by Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Oregon, which would enable military veterans suffering from debilitating mental and physical conditions to use medical marijuanain states where it has been made legal.
 
Although the federal government prevents physicians employed with the Veterans Administration from even discussing marijuana as a potential treatment option for their patients, Blumenauer has drafted a simple amendment that would prevent the agency from using its funding to impose this prohibitionary stance.

The objective of this modest policy adjustment is to simply prohibit the VA's budget from being used to prevent veterans from taking advantage of their state's medical marijuana program.

Fortunately, many legislative forces have shifted their attitude in regards to the use of medical marijuana, especially when it comes to treating the men and women who have suffered the wrath of a serious health issue as a result of serving the United States at a time of war.

Congressman Blumenauer, along with Representatives Tom Reed of New York, Sam Farr of California and Dana Rohrabacher, also of California, believe the federal government owes it to those soldiers who have found themselves scarred while defending our nation an opportunity for a better quality of life through the medicinal benefits of cannabis.

"It is unacceptable for our wounded warriors to be forced out of the VA system to simply seek a recommendation on whether or not medical marijuana is a good treatment option," Blumenauer said in a statement.

"We should not be preventing access to medicine that can help them deal with these injuries to survive and thrive. I encourage my colleagues to show compassion to our veterans and pass this amendment."
 
Read More:http://www.hightimes.com/read/congress-discuss-allowing-veterans-use-medical-marijuana

[petrus4]

No only 80% of Amerikans

So you don't admit that SOME will be pot heads and zone out in lalaland?

LOL

The amount of emoticons leave me confused as to whether you are serious or not.