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Eric Nyman


Last Updated: 11/17/2009

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Age: 30
Sign: Capricorn

City: Gwinn
State: Michigan
Country: US
Signup Date: 6/18/2007

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Sunday, November 16, 2008 
Well, all the hullabaloo in this election was about the Presidential race, of course, as well it should be. And I'm absolutely tickled pink about Obama's victory as you know.

However, there was another important victory that was won. That was of Proposition 2, permitting embryonic stem cell research in Michigan.

This gives so much promise for cures to many of the most deadly diseases. In particular, spinal cord injuries which my father as you know suffers from. While it may not come in time to enable him to walk, it is a very significant development for those who currently see no hope.

Its passage also reflects a victory for science and progress over the forces of gloom and despair. Its passage opens doors which have been closed for too many people for way too long. It is truly one of the most significant moments of progress for the medical community and those fighting to make a better life for all Michiganians and all citizens of the United States and the world.

President-elect Obama has also indicated he will reverse President Bush's executive order limiting federal money for embryonic stem cell research. Once again, those who have or may in the future suffer from diseases that will benefit from this research (in other words, everyone) can rejoice on the day that this happens.

So let us take a moment to celebrate this monumental victory.
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TWIGS

 
Yes, that is good news, and so is this:
Michigan
Voters make Michigan the 13th medical marijuana state!

Last update: November 4, 2008

On November 4, 2008, 63% of Michigan voters (with 99% reporting) made their state the first in the Midwest to enact a modern medical marijuana law. The initiative, Proposal 1, will go into effect by December 4, and the Department of Community Health will have an additional 120 days to issue regulations for a medical marijuana registry.

Michigan's new law allows patients with debilitating medical conditions to register to use marijuana according to their doctors' recommendations. Patients will be allowed to possess up to 2 1/2 ounces of usable marijuana without facing arrest. They will also be allowed to grow up to 12 plants in an indoor, locked facility, or to designate a caregiver to cultivate their medicine for them.

Michigan is home to some 10 million people and, with the enactment of this law, nearly 25% of all Americans now live in a medical marijuana state. MPP's campaign committee, the Michigan Coalition for Compassionate Care (MCCC), drafted the measure, coordinated the signature drive, and ran the campaign to enact this compassionate measure. Congratulations to the MCCC staffers, generous donors, and the many volunteers and voters who made this possible.

MPP would like to send a special thank-you to the brave patients and loved ones who spoke out about the urgent need for a compassionate medical marijuana law. Thank you to Dr. George Wagoner, M.D.; Deb Brink, RN; Charles Snyder III; Stephanie Annis; Lynn Allen; Lyle Imel; Jane Stewart; Ken Shapiro; Rochelle Lampkin; Robin O'Grady; Jon Dunbar; and many others.

Thank you again to each of you who made this compassionate law possible! Please be sure to sign up for MPP's alerts so that you can help to ensure smooth implementation of the law and to defend it against any attacks in the days to come.
 
Posted by TWIGS on Sunday, November 16, 2008 - 10:39 AM
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