taking a lesson from the gay community

[copobo]

see this
PrideFest Parade draws 100,000 - The Denver Post (http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_15338701?source=rss)

I've heard it said 10% of the population is gay.

Certainly over 10% of the population in Colorado are cannabis users.

The gay community has made massive strides in the last decade as far as rights and perception and going mainstream.

maybe we should take note?!

[HighPopalorum]

see this
The gay community has made massive strides in the last decade as far as rights and perception and going mainstream.


So have we! Ten years ago now Amendment 20 was being debated. A retail sales model has been established and codified. Numerous towns and cities, including Denver, have passed decriminalization or "lowest priority" ordinances. Patients are growing. MJ has never been more accepted in terms of public perception. Marijuana is mainstream. I think we have the most progressive marijuana laws in the country, and all of it has happened in the last decade.

I think the legalization community could also give a few lessons. We've been very successful here in Colorado. In other news, I'll be at our own pride fest here in town this weekend. Maybe I'll learn something...

[michaelnights]

Lessons from the Gay Community

It's often difficult for patients to come out of the closet, to go public with their medical condition and describe how mmj helps them. But, it's what we need. To put a personal face on medical cannabis in Colorado -- the reason why it's use is legal.

We need testimonies like this one seen in a You Tube video posted on Donna's blog yesterday. To hear the story of this young man from NH, in his own words, says it all.

YouTube - Medical Marijuana Patient Clayton Holton Tells His Story (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQS3KEGtdBI&feature=player_embedded)

If we could offer similar testimonies; video's, radio interviews, TV news spots, newspaper articles -- the voices of CO's mmj patients -- even the coldest of Colorado's red-necked hearts would melt.

[copobo]

agreed. It's the coming out. That was where it started for the gay community - telling their family and friends. All of a sudden - the 'cause' involved someone they loved.

That's a big part of where we are at. we each need to educate those around us.

It's not a disease to use cannabis, ya know?!

[COzigzag]

agreed. It's the coming out. That was where it started for the gay community - telling their family and friends. All of a sudden - the 'cause' involved someone they loved.

That's a big part of where we are at. we each need to educate those around us.

It's not a disease to use cannabis, ya know?!

Very good point.

As I sit here and read this, I'm asking myself how many of my close friends and family know about my use. The answer is very, very few. Why? I'll have to ponder that question and get real about my answer.

Thanks for opening my eyes today!

[funkfingers]

This is very true, good point cob..The only huge difference I can see is nobody has ever gone to prison ( that I know of ) in colorado, because they were gay.. I think that as more and more people ,legal card holders, and recreational users alike, are more open about their use, I think the cannabis community will gain a lot of support.

[GratefulMeds]

Marijuana advocate files police report against Joel Judd for jabbing him during Pridefest - Denver News - The Latest Word (http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/2010/06/marijuana_advocate_files_police_report_against_joe l_judd_for_jabbing_him_during_pridefest.php)

[copobo]

disclaimer: I am not Rober Chase ;) LOL
Marijuana advocate files police report against Joel Judd for jabbing him during Pridefest - Denver News - The Latest Word (http://blogs.westword.com/latestword/2010/06/marijuana_advocate_files_police_report_against_joe l_judd_for_jabbing_him_during_pridefest.php)

[HighPopalorum]

That is silly. We're going to have to stop acting like children if we wish to be treated like adults. Chase is behaving in a petty and vindictive manner.

[GratefulMeds]

"it's not easy being green"
Kermit

[copobo]

Chase is a very excitable boy. we need to do the movement in a different way now.

[nicandy]

Very good point.

As I sit here and read this, I'm asking myself how many of my close friends and family know about my use. The answer is very, very few. Why? I'll have to ponder that question and get real about my answer.

Thanks for opening my eyes today!


In the past, very, very few people knew of my smoking :stoned:.
But now that I am out of the service, a lot more of my family and friends know :thumbsup:.
So maybe employment is a restricting factor :rolleyes:.
Think about this: the policeman that smokes better keep it under wrap and be oh so very discreet :cool:!

[copobo]

wouldn't it be awesome to have a Colorado cop "come out" as an MMJ patient?

someone about to retire would be swell.