Let's all take a deep breath from our apoplexy about FISA for a second and observe that reason has gained another foothold.
From MPP:
American College of Physicians Speaks Out for Medical Marijuana
"A clear discord exists between the scientific community and federal legal and regulatory agencies over the medicinal value of marijuana, which impedes the expansion of research."
"ACP urges review of marijuana's status as a Schedule I controlled substance and reclassification into a more appropriate schedule, given the scientific evidence regarding marijuana’s safety and efficacy in some clinical conditions."
"Given marijuana’s proven efficacy at treating certain symptoms and its relatively low toxicity, reclassification would reduce barriers to research and increase availability of cannabinoid drugs to patients who have failed to respond to other treatments."
"ACP strongly urges protection from criminal or civil penalties for patients who use medical marijuana as permitted under state laws."
It is really starting to feel like the proverbial ball might be rolling on the way we deal with marijuana. I sure hope so, it's about damn time! The idea of the DEA arresting sick people and literally causing deaths (in the name of keeping us all safe, natch) is a symptom of the savage dishonesty that exists between our government and our people.
Liberty! Justice!