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davidpdx

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4. I agree

Reply to Comrade Grumpy (Reply #3)

Wed Jan 23, 2013, 02:24 AM

Jan 2013

Medical marijuana still has broad support in the states that have passed it (Oregon, Washington, etc). Unfortunately with the way the law is written the judge couldn't do much, thus the change has to come from one of the other two branches. I don't see the issue taking a sharp turn one way or the other in the near future.

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This article is messed up. Comrade Grumpy Jan 2013 #3

I agree davidpdx Jan 2013 #4

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