As
a post note to my interview
with Sue Rosen, RN CLNC and legal liaison for the American Cannabis
Association, Sue encouraged me to write to President Obama. Following is my
message. I used her letter as a guide and I encourage you to do the same. [See followup note.]
President
Obama, pick up your pen and sign an executive order to remove cannabis from
Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Please do right by the children and
adults who can/will benefit from this plant. The research to its benefits are
overwhelming, and like all drugs, we understand there are risks, but first
consider this. Alcohol has many risks, and no benefit as great as the
anti-oxidant and neuro-protective effects (prevention of cellular destruction)
patented by the United States (US Patent 6630507).
Please
help; don't just leave. Speak publicly about the outrageous Nixon cover up of
1974 Medical School of Virginia findings. Thank the brave people who were able
to use the Freedom of Information Act to declassify the study findings. Leave
with respect from parents and medical professionals who are tired of
politicians imposing their non-evidence based personal opinions on innocent
people. We cannot simply choose ideas that fit within our own framework; open
their eyes to all the evidence. I understand nothing in life worth having comes
without risk, but it should be up to Americans to decide if a plant works for
their children or for them, not politicians.
Most
importantly, leave with love and compassion for all who suffer at the hands of
politicians who are either ignorant to the medicinal benefits of cannabis or
driven by some personal secondary gain.
Respectfully,
Celeste Cooper, RN
Follow
up note:
Since
writing this letter to President Obama, the DEA denied the request to remove cannabis
as a schedule I drug. According
to the DEA,
heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis),
3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote
There is one caveat, the DEA will allow research. Advocates will continue to push for rescheduling. It is interesting that the DEA says they have not turned down a research request of legally grown marijuana/cannabis. I ask, "What would the Feds consider legally grown?" And, they state there is no research showing benefits. Through my personal investigation, I found plenty. You might be interested taking a look at what Patients for Medical Cannabis have to say.
Articles regarding my investigation into the benefits and use of medical marijuana at Health Central:
Articles regarding my investigation into the benefits and use of medical marijuana at Health Central:
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"Adversity is only an obstacle if we fail to see
opportunity."
Celeste Cooper, RN
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