Diabetic double-leg amputee Marilyn Holsten may have lost her life while fighting eviction for smoking medical marijuana at home, but her struggle survives.
Last November the voters of Michigan legalized Medical Marijuana. The ballot measure won by a 10% wider margin than Obama, and it won in every county. One man, Tim Beck, organized the effort. After the election, the Michigan legislature passed a resolution that lauded his efforts. Tim was able to create legislation that the legislature was too meek or scared to pass.
CANNABIS CULTURE - A diabetic double-amputee who was evicted from her apartment for smoking medical marijuana has died. Protest Marilyn Holsten's mistreatment: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2009 from 12-6pm at the Anavets Senior Citizens Housing Society building at 951 8th Ave E, Vancouver.
Cannabis users are often portrayed as unmotivated, lazy “stoners.” But research into why people use cannabis paints a different picture. It shows that most people use cannabis as a rational choice to enhance their quality of life.
Chemicals in cannabis have been found to stop prostate cancer cells from growing in the laboratory, suggesting that cannabis-based medicines could one day help fight the disease, scientists said Wednesday.