So it's late at night and I was doing some research about the topic of legalization of marijuana in my state of CT...It's been a long battle for us living here in my state...the bill is presented like twice every year for decriminalization and MMJ, but my governer vetoed it this year. It was supposed to take effect October 1st this year...but it got tossed. So I took it upon myself to write my governer an email about my personal views/opinions on the matter...you all obviously know how I feel...but take a look at the email I sent her and let me know what you think...I had to make it look like I don't use MJ for the mere fact of possibly facing reprocussions.
Governor Rell,
Throughout my dedicated research on the contoversial topic of Medical Marijuana use among patients, I as a Connecticut resident have an unbiased view of the matter. I understand the dillema you face as an upstanding, model citizen representing my beloved state of Connecticut. I can't imagine the moral/ethical debates that one must decide upon to be the "correct" decision. This debate has long been argued by a 50/50 split margin, more-so ever becoming increasingly pro-legalization these days.
I must admit to you Mrs. Governor that I can forsee a positive outcome based on the principle of legalization of marijuana torwards the patient community. I have read many reports of positive effects of medical use among patients for treatment of a variety and host of disease and disorder. This is not to say that I approve of the use of marijuana myself, but for the person who suffers chronic pain and faces impending death. Why not let those who suffer alleviate their inevitable shortcoming? There are no reports of death of misuse of marijuana (other than neglect/abuse i.e. operating a vehicle). Whereas, I see that the abuse of a more acceptable drug like alcohol takes much more presidence among death and social behavioral issues should be more of a concern to us.
The benefits torward the legalization of medical marijuana use could be lucrative to the state, in the sense that taxation of the drug will increase revenue in the state's overwhelming budget, it will eliminate the need for those who seek marijuana treatment to seek drug dealers to obtain their "medication."
Also, with the decriminalization of marijuana, I feel that it will keep our state budget costs lower; not needing to shelter and feed an innocent middle class hard working individual in a jail cell for an infraction of possesing minor amounts of marijuana for personal use.
These are just a few views that I personally have on this heated debate. I only write this to you in the hopes that you will personally read this. I strongly feel that the only way that things can be changed is if I speak my mind. I know my opinions and views may be dwarfed by the huge shadow of our government, but now I can be satisfied that I have voiced my opinions and hopefully others like you, that have the power to ultimately change the future of our state and country for the better. "For the preservation of Life, Liberty and Justice."
I hope to hear your views regarding this issue in the near future.
Respectfully,
J.H.
How much light is in the AG? And how's that male looking? Man be careful with all that pollen!!!! LOL
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