The thing it DOES have going for it, though, is the fact that NC has a VERY large veteran population and LOTS of broke tobacco farmers.

If it doesn't pass this year, I wouldn't expect it to just disappear. I think we have the chance of getting mmj in NC in the next couple of years.

Take a look at this. It's pretty informative.

YouTube - Information about HB 577 North Carolina Medical Marijuana Act