San Francisco I Am has a great video on whether illegal cannabis clubs are really hurting medical marijuana patients with California Attorney General’s recent crackdown down on medical cannabis clubs.
Honestly, I am a firm believer in the value of medicinal marijuana for all sorts of maladies, not just cancer. However, I do not think that vending machines are the answer to our problem. We need reform in the way society views medical marijuana. If it was more widely accepted, people would not feel embarassed to get a prescription and these machines would be unnecessary. If we could change society’s perception then people wouldn’t have to feel like criminals sneaking in at night, hoping they aren’t seen by anyone they know, just to pick up their prescription out of a vending machine. If we could make our society view marijuana as a medicine, not as a drug, then I think many people would not only be a good deal happier, but also not be hindered by their moral dilemma of ‘if I smoke this to feel better, am I a bad person?” Because really, nothing makes marijuana morally wrong except the fact that it is illegal and many people grew up being told that it was bad. Reform, not vending machines, is the answer we are looking for.
I got injured a week and 1 day ago. Now I wasn’t using marijuana before I started playing recreation b-ball. I end up hurt with an acl or strain knee injury. Now I have to explain that I can’t believe how vending machine exist in LAX. That’s funny real funny!! Dude..because it seem to pick you up when your down on the ground. That’s reality in California with the understudy of “ATM Pot machine”.
The criminal aspect needs to be addressed. If the feds would allow the states to license the manufacture of marijuana, then sell and regulate it the same as liquor, then the black market would disappear, and medical marijuana would no longer be an issue. That’s a no brainer, so there must be a $$$ advantage for the feds to maintain the current laws.
i seen a news clip about this on the net somewhere, it is a very good idea. they definitely need these. I agree with Helene, weed is all natural, pills are man made, therefore pot wins.
Wow! I had no idea that such a thing existed. While I do hold to the notion that patients who legitimately require marijuana to alleviate pain etc., I can see where something like this might have implications. How long before there are break-ins, hold-ups or worse at these machines?
Also, is that picture an actual PVM? If so, it’s interesting how it appears to be holding lots of “munchies” – at least from a distance.
Interesting idea. Marijuana for medical purposes probably has fewer side effects than many of the so-called legal in all 50 states pain relief medications.
Thought you’d be interested to see this – it’s another poll on legalization of pot, but this time it’s hosted by the over 50 crowd – Liz Smith, Lily Tomlin, Candice Bergen, etc.: http://www.wowowow.com/poll/do-you-still-smoke-pot
San Francisco I Am has a great video on whether illegal cannabis clubs are really hurting medical marijuana patients with California Attorney General’s recent crackdown down on medical cannabis clubs.
You can check out the video here:
http://www.sanfranciscoiam.com/videos/0faa12024b6c
San Francisco IAm also has a lot of other interesting video journalism bringing us stuff that the mainstream media isn’t.
I support legalization and hope to see progress on local and national initiatives this next year. How does one become a distributor?
Honestly, I am a firm believer in the value of medicinal marijuana for all sorts of maladies, not just cancer. However, I do not think that vending machines are the answer to our problem. We need reform in the way society views medical marijuana. If it was more widely accepted, people would not feel embarassed to get a prescription and these machines would be unnecessary. If we could change society’s perception then people wouldn’t have to feel like criminals sneaking in at night, hoping they aren’t seen by anyone they know, just to pick up their prescription out of a vending machine. If we could make our society view marijuana as a medicine, not as a drug, then I think many people would not only be a good deal happier, but also not be hindered by their moral dilemma of ‘if I smoke this to feel better, am I a bad person?” Because really, nothing makes marijuana morally wrong except the fact that it is illegal and many people grew up being told that it was bad. Reform, not vending machines, is the answer we are looking for.
i think its a great idea .Whenever i am sick i use it and i find it provides great pain relief and is great for a sick stomack
I got injured a week and 1 day ago. Now I wasn’t using marijuana before I started playing recreation b-ball. I end up hurt with an acl or strain knee injury. Now I have to explain that I can’t believe how vending machine exist in LAX. That’s funny real funny!! Dude..because it seem to pick you up when your down on the ground. That’s reality in California with the understudy of “ATM Pot machine”.
The criminal aspect needs to be addressed. If the feds would allow the states to license the manufacture of marijuana, then sell and regulate it the same as liquor, then the black market would disappear, and medical marijuana would no longer be an issue. That’s a no brainer, so there must be a $$$ advantage for the feds to maintain the current laws.
i seen a news clip about this on the net somewhere, it is a very good idea. they definitely need these. I agree with Helene, weed is all natural, pills are man made, therefore pot wins.
Wow! I had no idea that such a thing existed. While I do hold to the notion that patients who legitimately require marijuana to alleviate pain etc., I can see where something like this might have implications. How long before there are break-ins, hold-ups or worse at these machines?
Also, is that picture an actual PVM? If so, it’s interesting how it appears to be holding lots of “munchies” – at least from a distance.
Kat
hyggedigter.blogspot.com
Interesting idea. Marijuana for medical purposes probably has fewer side effects than many of the so-called legal in all 50 states pain relief medications.
Thought you’d be interested to see this – it’s another poll on legalization of pot, but this time it’s hosted by the over 50 crowd – Liz Smith, Lily Tomlin, Candice Bergen, etc.:
http://www.wowowow.com/poll/do-you-still-smoke-pot
Hope you’ll vote