http://www.vox.com/2014/4/28/5661314...rijuana-and-ms

The new review, published today in the journal Neurology, looked at 34 studies on marijuana's effect on a range of neurological illnesses conducted over the past decade.

Here in PA there is legislation that was set in motion today to legalize medical marijuana.
Unfortunately, our governor said if it makes it to his desk he will veto the bill.

I don't understand how non medical persons can make decisions on medical issues. He doesn't even want to listen to any reason. Although, I think I might, I'm not even sure I would use it. I just find it very disturbing that we have a governor that leaves people in pain and children having seizures so he can make his constituents happy and continue to get campaign funds. Just my opinion but I believe that is his reason.

The parents of those children are planning a sit in at the governors office in Harrisburg if the governor refuses to meet with them. Good for them and shame on him! People like our governor should live just one day in the kind of pain we experience. Or better yet in the shoes of the parents of these children.

As with a presidential veto of federal legislation, your governor's veto can be overridden by 2/3 vote of the elected legislature.

U.S. states, veto powers, and override authority

Doc

its an election year for governor in pennsylvannia.......get rid of him

Dr. Smith I did not know that thanks for that information. It leaves a window for hope.

Echoes trust me I'm trying. I have encouraged everyone that will listen to vote someone else in. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Hopeful

It can be but not sure how often that happens. Do you know?

I do not. Thing is, even though the state is supposedly veto-proof, the bill was authored by a conservative Republican and has bipartisan support, so if it passes, the governor might be vetoing his own party. I don't know how often that happens either.

Bill To Legalize Medical Marijuana In Pennsylvania Has Bipartisan Support For First Time Ever

pennsylvania medical marijuana initiative

Doc

I came across this product while reading an article about the cottage industry developing around marijuana use. This company has a device that vaporizes herbs and also diffuse essential oils. So if you're interested to see an alternative to smoking, take a look at the short video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXi13XA9mqk

Hi Marlene, I think if I were to give it a try I would use a vaporizer. I don't believe I would smoke it. Thanks for the info.

I appreciate the news update here tonight. Thanks for sharing the above.