There are two bills that have been filed this year in the Kentucky legislature that if successful would establish legalization for medical cannabis in the state.
There are many reasons why cannabis advocates in the state of Kentucky want to see a lawful avenue established for those interested in cannabis; to be able to obtain cannabis without the fear of being subjected to violence in-return. Although, just because legalization is established, doesn't mean that this still cannot take place. That's because legalization brings with it very rigid guidelines and one can still violate whatever nonsensical and tedious bureaucratic standards are set surrounding exchanges in the cannabis market.
And at the end of the day, whether a person is growing, selling, consuming, or simply in possession of cannabis etc, it should be viewed as a victimless crime because it doesn't involve any injured parties or any injured property of another.
Cannabis advocates in Kentucky, as in other states around the US, want the natural rights of those in the state to be respected when it comes to their freedom to make the personal choice to consume cannabis if they wish to. And these bills if successfully implemented, would allow those in the state to possess, grow, and process cannabis.
Legislators estimate that it could mean many new jobs for the state and millions in additional tax revenue.
At the end of the day however, it's an effort that's less likely fueled by a passion for supporting freedom, and rather, simply an effort fueled by the interest of looking for more money.
It's still going to be a long process ahead for the bills that have been introduced. In the meantime, there are people in the state of Kentucky continually suffering, who'd like to experiment with cannabis to see if it could bring them remedy. Though, right now they would risk being subjected to violence by the state if they decide to go that route.
When you consider the potential side effects that are listed with many pharmaceutical drugs today, and compare that with cannabis, it's easy to see why many people would be open to trying cannabis in an effort to try and safe their life or alleviate some pain for themselves.
For now though, people in the state of Kentucky are left only with the option to choose big pharma medications, that in many circumstances only make the matter much worse. The reluctance to embrace the freedom of those in the state, to choose what they want to put into their own body, makes the actions of the legislators look a bit uncivilized. Their inability to reconsider their anti-cannabis stance arguably causes even more harm, than they are allegedly trying to prevent with their stance in the first place.
And even after there are millions of people who have taken cannabis over the years and seen remedy from doing so, and the fact that there's never been any person reported to have died from a cannabis-overdose, it's curious that lawmakers are so slow to try and implement a legal avenue for people to access the plant. Or to decriminalize altogether.
They haven't seemed to show the same concern when it comes to supporting and pumping out opioid medications.
But let's take our sweet time in considering whether or not people can use a natural plant to try and find a remedy to their pain and discomfort—makes sense.
Just last week, lawmakers in the state overwhelmingly approved of a resolution that calls on the FDA to expedite research regarding the safety and effectiveness of the use of cannabis when it comes to the potential for health benefits.
That resolution was passed with a vote of 73 to 5.
To rectify that, perhaps he should take the time to get to know some of the many children and other patients around the US who are actively being helped by cannabis on a daily basis. Maybe if he had some semblance of what they go through when they don't have the cannabis to help them, then he might be able to perceive some potential for people to be helped by accessing this plant.
The new legislative efforts still have quite a fight left ahead, with the Senate Majority Floor Leader allegedly standing firm against any notion that there is medical benefit to cannabis. He's still parroting the old propaganda of cannabis being a gateway drug and has indicated that he's open to changing his mind pending additional scientific information that might persuade him.
In the meantime, as anti-cannabis lawmakers in the state continue trying to breathe life into the tired lie that there is no benefit to be reaped from cannabis, they have no problem with patients, including children as young as 11, opting for opioids to try and find remedy. Despite the National Institute on Drug Abuse having admitted that such opioids are highly addictive and might lead to stronger drug use later such as a heroine addiction.
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Sources:
http://www.kentucky.com/news/business/article196932704.html
http://www.wlky.com/article/sen-seum-files-bill-to-legalize-marijuana-in-kentucky/15336057
https://www.marijuanamoment.net/kentucky-lawmakers-call-feds-study-marijuana/
http://www.businessinsider.com/amercanex-marijuana-trading-platform-2016-3
https://steemit.com/cannabis/@doitvoluntarily/former-football-star-says-cannabis-saved-his-life
http://www.wlky.com/article/kentucky-house-leader-offers-mixed-opinion-on-medical-marijuana/15859945
http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/health/sns-bc-ky-xgr--medical-marijuana-20180111-story.html
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