Here in WA (MMJ legalized in 1998) we are fighting the battle of our lives against the recent "legalization" (I-502) of recreational marijuana. The issues are over taxes, possession limits (much lower than mmj limits), who can and can not grow, etc. When you hear that WA State has legalized marijuana, don't buy it for a minute! We just voted a few years ago to privatize liquor sales (now available 24/7 everywhere!) but the Liquor Control Board has sway over marijuana?!!! WA is trying to act like it is legal, but they don't seem to know what they are doing. I am supporting the medical community battle to keep our meds as a separate issue.

First they think MMJ is getting an unfair advantage because it is not subject to the exorbitant taxes they hope to slap on recreational users. Medicine would be priced way out of most mmj patients' reach if they have their way.

Next, they want to shut down our medical dispensaries/cooperatives and make medical patients buy form the state licensed dealers. Hello! Marijuana is still banned Federally . . . this won't last! And I do not want to stand in line with a bunch of stoners to buy my medicine.

And they want to control who grows, meaning many medical growers will be unable to continue under the fees and taxes. Patients will suffer. They also want to control the THC content.

So if your state legalizes medical marijuana, get to know how that law works and protect it with your life! Also, heads up . . . . your state may deemed you DUI if you use medical marijuana, even if it is not every day. Be smart . . . be aware . . . do your research.



And congrats to Illinois for entering the 21st Century! Yay!