On another note not about Potcoin but related to MMJ - I'm am excited tonight because of an email I got from United for Care - (I posted most of this on the CANN forum also).
We here in Florida thought we were going to have another big battle on our hands over MMJ in the next election. Those that opposed the reform last election, mostly law enforcement, pharmaceutical companies, and others that stand to profit by keeping it illegal, have decided NOT to campaign against it. Here is an email I just got from United for Care -
BREAKING: Petition unopposed at Florida Supreme Court--
Our opponents have decided NOT to contest United for Care's 2016 petition at the Florida Supreme Court. As you may recall, United for Care won approval of the 2014 petition despite strong opposition by Attorney General Bondis office, as well as the Florida Medical Association, Chamber of Commerce, Florida Sheriffs Association and others.
NONE of these groups filed opposition this time!
While this could mean a speedier approval by the Supreme Court, it is at least a tacit acknowledgment by Attorney General Bondi that this petition is likely to satisfy the Court.
The 2016 petition was changed (from the 2014 version) to clarify some points, particularly as it relates to parental consent and the process in which people can become caregivers. It also makes explicitly clear what the Supreme Court found was implied in the 2014 version: that medical marijuana could only be recommended to people with serious, debilitating conditions.
Though the court will still need to approve the petition, it appears the most significant obstacle to getting on the ballot will be obtaining enough validated petitions. To that end, we need each of you to go here, fill out the form, download and sign the petition, and mail it in.
Please also encourage your friends and family to do the same, by forwarding this email and sharing the petition link
http://www.unitedforcare.org/petition/ on Facebook and Twitter.
Thank you,
Ben Pollara
Campaign Manager
United for Care
United for Care
http://www.unitedforcare.org/ Anyway, I thought it was worth posting - Right Arm!
-M