american college of physicians says "just say yes" to mmj
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american college of physicians says "just say yes&... - 5/9/2008 9:00:25 PM
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tokinGLX
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http://www.thesequitur.com/content/view/2421/43/
American College of Physicians endorses medical marijuana
Written by Adam Dubbin Friday, 09 May 2008 The American College of Physicians (ACP), the nation's second largest professional body of physicians, has declared their endorsement for the medicinal use of cannabis.
The announcement comes after many arduous years of fighting between the federal government and states like California that have passed their own laws regarding medical marijuana. In short, the ACP feels that cannabis' classification as a Schedule I drug is unjustified in lieu of objective evidence to support its dangers and that the federal government has refuted what some say is overwhelming evidence supporting its medicinal value.
The ACP's big brother, the American Medical Association (AMA), has never indicated support for the rescheduling of marijuana, but has urged for further research into the nature of cannabinols and other cannabis-related chemicals. Some hope that little brother's announcement may sway the AMA.
This endorsement comes as a breath of fresh air to all of us who have been choked by the stagnancy of our government policies towards pot. The issue of medical marijuana has everything to do with our civil liberties as citizens and nothing to do with any transgression on moral boundaries, whether you consume the herb or not. The myth about marijuana is about as old as the paranoia surrounding the arrival of Halley's Comet back in 1910, and we need to take a cold, hard look at why we feel the way we do about it.
Though it took until 2008 for the establishment to stop whistling in the dark and see the writing on the wall, I applaud the ACP. Hopefully, more will follow in suit, and we will take one step back towards regaining our personal liberties and our right to access the best medical care available.
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RE: american college of physicians says "just say ... - 5/9/2008 9:03:39 PM
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EvoStang
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Did they happen to say why?
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Thats some damn good news, but I'm skeptical about whether our federal gov't will revisit their scheduling
