Arizona still arrests medical marijuana patients

[GirlWithoutAPlanet]

I just found this, sent my emails, and am passing it on.

Can you believe that in this day and age -- in 2005 -- Arizona state law still treats medical marijuana patients as common criminals? The legislative session is now under way, which gives you the chance to help right this injustice...

In 1996, Arizona voters demonstrated their commitment to medical marijuana by passing an initiative aimed at protecting patients from arrest and imprisonment. Unfortunately, the initiative was flawed in that it allowed patients to use medical marijuana only with their doctors' "prescriptions." It is against federal law for a doctor to "prescribe" marijuana. A doctor can, however, "recommend" marijuana. It's time Arizona legislators fix this technicality and pass effective legislation that protects patients from arrest and imprisonment, as Arizona voters demand.

With your help, Arizona could become the 11th state to recognize that sick people shouldn't have to be criminals for reducing their suffering with medical marijuana. Please, Take Action now.



http://www.mpp.org/AZ/alerts_699.html