To the surprise of many in Michigan, proposition 1, or potposition 1 as we refer to it, passed. Potposition 1 allows the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Under this law with a doctors prescription, an individual can buy marijuana or grow up to 12 marijuana plants per year for their own personal use.
The Department of Community Health has until June to come up with a plan for implementing this law. And, it should be an interesting one at that.
First of all, there is the problem of supply. To my knowledge, marijuana is not grown commercially here in the US so a reputable supplier needs to be found.
Next, there is the issue of quality control. (no stems and seeds) Then, there is the issue of distribution and accountability. Will they be selling class A joints or just DIY kits?
And finally, the biggest hurtle will be taxation. There will be those who will think it should be taxed like alcohol and tobacco while others who will say it is just another medicine and should not be taxed at all.
I wonder if the pharmacies will keep it behind the counter next to the Sudafed?
To my surprise Prop 8 -that bans gay marriage in California, passed. So those folks in disagreement with the bill (primarily enraged homosexuals) have been rioting near Hollywood and Santa Monica. Unfortunately I do not know their peak rioting hours so I think I will have to stick with Malibu this weekend.