[Treetops]

What a shame, the mind set thats so wrong!!

https://www.buffalonews.com/editorial...icle502402.ece

This letter is in response to the July 20 article in regard to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s sudden reconsideration to legalize medical marijuana in New York State. Just last fall he stated that the dangers of legalizing marijuana, even for medical purposes, outweighed the benefits. Why the sudden change of heart?

There has still had been no extensive research done that shows any remarkable benefits from the drug. In fact, the Drug Enforcement Administration recently stated, “medical marijuana has no accepted medical use, and should continue to be classified as a Schedule I drug.” DEA Administrator Michele Leonhart states, “At this time, the known risks of marijuana use have not been shown to be outweighed by specific benefits in well-controlled clinical trials that scientifically evaluate safety and efficiency.”

While some government officials are eager to follow the states that have legalized medical marijuana, they should look at those states that are now considering repealing those laws. The dangers outweigh the benefits. Earlier this year, lawmakers in Montana were looking to repeal their medical marijuana law due to an influx in recreational pot use and illegal drug trade. Many other states are facing similar problems.

Cuomo should stick to his plan to reduce unnecessary spending instead of now increasing government costs by setting up new regulations and methods of distribution for medicinal marijuana. He needs to take a good, hard look at the facts before coming to the conclusion that New York State should become a marijuana distributor.

Megan Kunecki
Public Educator, Erie County Council for the Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Buffalo

[igrowone]

don't be too worried about this crank yanker's opinion, the western edge of the state tends to the conservative side
if Cuomo is listening about MMJ, there is some real hope here
and listening means listening to the sounds of money dropping in someone's pocket
just hoping they don't screw with the bill that was up last session in the state legislature, it was already restrictive enough

[stumpy mcgee]

if your savy its easy to find a email adress for her I suggest you drop her a line and let her know how you feel. I did...

[ijim]

Plain and simple someone in his family got a big fat check or stock in a pharm company. Plus a board of directors job when he gets tossed out of office.

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[Darkstarlive]

There should be a concerted effert to have alcohol classified as a schedule I drug and outlawed. If they won't give us our weed then we should take away their alcohol.

Peace...

[Good_KarmA]

^didn't they try that already?


how about no prohibitions.

[NOTB]

that's why i Dont live in NY....well among multiple other reasons.

[dansbuds]

The Cuomo family does nothing without the dollar sign involved ... so yeah if he changed his mind about the MMJ policy .... then there's cash involved in one form or another .

corporate america ... i fukin hate it !!!! & new york is one of the worst offenders .

recreational use is fine with me homies...heavy peace !!