Letter to Representatives Federal Law on Cannabis

 If you’ve spent any time here, you know how I feel about Cannabis.

The Federal Legislation proposed has my full support.

Normal sent me a link to contact my representatives and a form letter.

I added my 2 cents…

I am a 63 year old Woman with Multiple Sclerosis and other Health Problems. I have Pain, Sometimes Constant, That I call “Otherworldly” 

I have discovered the Best pain relief is good old Cannabis (Please don’t call it Marijuana, it’s proper name is Cannabis ).

It was legalized for Medical use in Vermont just before we moved. I thought Virginia had Medical Cannabis. The Ultra Micromanaging Legislation called for only low THC oil (consumed orally). I had to hire a Doctor because UVA doctors didn’t know how to certify me. Then found out the regulations were so prohibitive that there was none available. A bureaucrat I talked to said having the card afforded me a legal defense in case I possessed cannabis and got caught.

I’m a 63 year old woman. I don’t even drive anymore.

Virginia’s new law quasi legalizes cannabis to an arbitrary limit.

Complicated so business people will become the new dealers.

Users will learn to grow, fast, even though not botanically possible.

Medical Cannabis users like me cannot afford nor obtain ideal strains and forms, tincture, flower, gummies. Can’t cross state lines. Can’t get home delivery.

End all this now.

And scrutinize all these individual state regulations that drive costs up for people like me, on a fixed income and in pain.

I am writing as your constituent to ask that you support the forthcoming efforts of Senators Cory Booker, Ron Wyden, and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to finalize and advance legislation to repeal the federal prohibition on marijuana and to eventually regulate cannabis commerce.  

In a joint statement released on February 1st, the Senators pronounced:  

“The War on Drugs has been a war on people—particularly people of color. Ending the federal marijuana prohibition is necessary to right the wrongs of this failed war and end decades of harm inflicted on communities of color across the country. But that alone is not enough. As states continue to legalize marijuana, we must also enact measures that will lift up people who were unfairly targeted in the War on Drugs.

“We are committed to working together to put forward and advance comprehensive cannabis reform legislation that will not only turn the page on this sad chapter in American history, but also undo the devastating consequences of these discriminatory policies. The Senate will make consideration of these reforms a priority.

"In the early part of this year, we will release a unified discussion draft on comprehensive reform to ensure restorative justice, protect public health and implement responsible taxes and regulations. Getting input from stakeholder groups will be an important part of developing this critical legislation.”

In the final days of the 116th Congress, House members historically voted to approve legislation (The MORE Act) that would have repealed federal marijuana prohibition. It is time now to build upon this momentum and advance similar language in the Upper Chamber

Public support for marijuana policy reform is at an all time high, with Gallup reporting a supermajority of Americans supporting its legalization, including outright majorities of Democratic, Independent, and Republican voters. 

Now is the time for your office to commit to supporting an end to the failed and cruel policy of marijuana prohibition.