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Larry McKeon, an Illinois representative, is urging lawmakers to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. McKeon has the virus that causes AIDS. He's joined other legislators in sponsoring a bill designed to help patients afflicted with debilitating illnesses cope with their pain.
The bill, HB4868, calls for the issuance of state registration cards to those diagnosed with maladies such as AIDS, glaucoma and cancer. The card allows for the legal possession of up to six cannabis plants and one ounce of marijuana.
The subject of legalizing pot for medicinal purposes may be a hot potato for politicians, but this bill seems like a no-brainer. At least 30 states have laws recognizing the medicinal value of marijuana. Nine states, with laws similar to McKeon's bill, allow the medical use of marijuana with a doctor's authorization and state-issued ID card.
Pubdate: Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO)
Copyright: 2004 St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Contact: letters@post-dispatch.com
Website: stltoday.com | the #1 St. Louis website
The bill, HB4868, calls for the issuance of state registration cards to those diagnosed with maladies such as AIDS, glaucoma and cancer. The card allows for the legal possession of up to six cannabis plants and one ounce of marijuana.
The subject of legalizing pot for medicinal purposes may be a hot potato for politicians, but this bill seems like a no-brainer. At least 30 states have laws recognizing the medicinal value of marijuana. Nine states, with laws similar to McKeon's bill, allow the medical use of marijuana with a doctor's authorization and state-issued ID card.
Pubdate: Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MO)
Copyright: 2004 St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Contact: letters@post-dispatch.com
Website: stltoday.com | the #1 St. Louis website
