Happy 420! Enjoy weedblog.com’s infographic on the legalization of marijuana.
By Michael Komorn
With another 4/20 recent past, we’ve shared weedblog.com’s infographic on the legalization of marijuana — feel free to stare at it for hours, but get a glass of water. Pass the White Castle, Mary Jane.
As it stands, the federal government classifies marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, a real pain in the ass for advocates of legalization.
With 4/20 approaching, we’ve published weedblog.com’s infographic on the legalization of pot, and you can stare at it for hours. Pass the Doritos, Mary Jane. (Substances on Schedule 1 are considered to have high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use.)
However, opinions vary, with 18 states and D.C. having legalized marijuana for medical use (interesting since Schedule 1 drugs have no accepted medical use? hmmmm). In Maryland, a bill awaits Gov. Martin O’Malley’s signature, and in Illinois, the proposal will head to the state Senate and then to Gov. Pat Quinn for approval.
When asked the question, ““Should the federal government legalize marijuana?” in a Lawyers.com poll: 92% answered “yes, for recreational purposes” (Where is my vacation package to Colorado?) Another 46.3% answered “yes, for medical purposes.” Only 2.5% responded “no.”
Perhaps you didn’t know that around the weed smoking rotation April 20 (4/20) is referred to as “Marijuana Appreciation Day.” In the early 1970s a small group of hippie stoners at San Rafael High School in northern California used to meet at a designated location every day to smoke weed at 4:20 p.m. They did this so regularly that among members of the group (known as “the Waldos”) the expression “420” became a general euphemism for “time to light up.”
If you or someone you know is facing charges as a result of Medical Marijuana prescribed to you as a Medical Marijuana patient under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, contact Komorn Law and ensure your rights are protected.
Read more: http://blogs.lawyers.com/2013/04/420-infographic/
Michael Komorn is recognized as a leading expert on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. He is the President of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), a nonprofit patient advocacy group with over 26,000 members, which advocates for medical marijuana patients, and caregiver rights. Michael is also the host of Planet Green Trees Radio, a marijuana reform based show, which is broadcast every Thursday night 8-10 pm EST. Follow Komorn on Twitter.
