Quote Originally Posted by pepurr
I feel your pain greenworks. I wouldn't even be here if I didn't need support from a like minded crowd. I can testify to the pain relieving quality marijuana has on my chronic pain. It is truly unfortunate so many people suffer, and are deigned access to something that could bring them comfort.

I think access would be better facilitated by the commercialization of marijuana. I see the way California handles thing and see people getting the drugs they need, and at lower cost. Even though cannabis is taxed there it is still cheaper there. The way things are set up here, the supply is sporadic and costly.

I have no problem with taxing MMJ. I do have a problem with opportunistic money grubbers trying to milk MMJ like a cow. Sure the state government is hurting for money. Part of it is the lousy economy. Part of it is because of tax payer money being lost on a bad bet made by state government; KOB.com - NM tab for bad investments rises.

The government here in New Mexico is moving cautious and carefully in this experiment. For good reason too. The stigma around marijuana has been built up and strengthened for years. States rights -v- Federal authority. The list goes on. On the other hand we need to bring this out of the closet. Hell! I didn't even know MMJ was an option until I got ill.

Commercializing marijuana would be good for the state, the patients and the over all economy of New Mexico.
Excellent points. Sadly it appears as though the state doesnâ??t have a realistic grasp on the current demand shortfalls. And they certainly seem to lack the background to understand how challenging it can be grow top grade MMJ. Itâ??s not as if newly approved producers can spin green yarn and offer it the next day. Note to self: learn how.

I hear nightmarish stories about 2 â?? 2 ½ month waiting lists to obtain medicine. Truly an outrage! Even though a sea change is occurring (and I am truly thankful for it!), the current morally bankrupt system still allows me to obtain synthetic heroine in one day, but obstructs my ability to get MMJ.

Strength in numbers. I think if enough people petition and write thoughtful, sincere letters it may help push progress. Put a face and a story behind the plight. Stay informed and attend all meetings. We are moving in the right direction, albeit at a glacial pace, but progress is being made.