re: #411 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Local reporter in San Diego did an article about a year ago. He went around to a few shops and asked around on how to get a prescription. Went to the Doc they recommended and after paying the “referral charge” of $200 and answering questions like “Do you feel bad? Are you in any kind of pain”, got a prescription in less than 30 minutes and a list of dispensaries for free medical MJ. Now the thing is, the dispensaries operate on a donation basis and unless a donation was made, then they seem to be out of stock.

Again- so what? I know people who have been put on powerful prescription anti-depressants after one hour long discussion with a doctor. Is that any better? It’s a part of human nature- we will look for some sort of stimulant to avoid dealing with ourselves and others- be it drinking, drugs or some sort of physical activity (thrill seeking, for example).

The only thing different here is the stigmatizing on marijuana. I think it’s wrong and based on decades old demonization with no basis in truth, and serves the interests of other good old boy networks more than it serves humanity. This is a natural plant with beneficial properties- why is it so hated? Weird.