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NightWatcher

(39,353 posts)
4. I too live in Florida and while I was disappointed that medical cannabis did not pass
Sat Nov 29, 2014, 10:10 AM
Nov 2014

I was not a big fan of the amendment as it was written. I am in favor of completely legalized cannabis. I want to be able to grow it, carry it, smoke it on my back porch, and help others who may be suffering.

I'm not saying that cannabis cures everything, but it sure does break up the monotony of taking narcotics and other meds that mess up your system.

I have liver disease (from years of taking handfuls of ibuprofen) so I can no longer take any OTC pain meds and I absolutely hate opiates. I had my shoulder rebuilt a few years ago and had to spend 3 months in a pain pill stoned stupor.

And as far as the 'you just want to get high' argument goes, sure sometimes you do want to enjoy a buzz for a break. I've got a couple of debilitating diseases and suffer from other crap every now and then, so yes, a buzz is a nice thing.

I live in the north part of the state and take trips monthly to the center of the state, what part to you live in? There are people who are helping sick people all over the state even though it may not be completely kosher as far as the laws are currently written. Feel free to PM if you like.

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