Medical Marijuana Round Two

According to a Miami Herald article titled "Medical marijuana supporters unveil new proposal for 2016" the medical marijuana proponents are getting ready for round two of the ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana. The new proposal specifies that parents would have to consent if their child is to receive medical marijuana. It adds extra language to clarify that only people with “debilitating medical conditions” can receive the drug. It makes sure to say that it can only be recommended by a licensed medical physician. And the Department of Health would be empowered to deny felons the ability to be so-called “caregivers” who deliver marijuana for a qualified patient. According to John Morgan, the wealthy Orlando trial lawyer who financially supports the medical marijuana ballot initiative, the Legislature’s intransigence and the amendment’s wording isn’t the only thing that has changed. The electorate will be different in a presidential election year because it’s younger and less conservative.Florida exit polls last November showed younger voters were more likely to support the amendment. As an organization I suggest that we reactivate the Marijuana Education Committee and proactively develop and distribute fact sheets debunking the medical marijuana myth. I also support the creation of a speakers bureau to address key audiences in different geographic areas throughout the state. Yes, I know that we are going to be outspent by Morgan and friends BUT we have the facts on our side. So lets go to work and start resuming regular conference calls. I look forward to your opinions and suggestions. Yours Bernd