Illinois Medical Marijuana Facing Reefer Madness Opposition

We still have Reefer Madness in Illinois?

Cops, Doctors, and Moms Push Back Against Medical Marijuana

(Springfield) — With the push for medical marijuana in full force at the Illinois Capitol, and group of cops, doctors, and moms are now pushing back. The broad coalition says marijuana isn’t medicine but is a dangerous gateway drug. And Dr. Andrea Barthwell says the effort to make it legal is all bout “legitimizing” pot use.

Chief Eric Smith with the Illinois Association of Chief Of Police says legalization, even for medicine, could blur the lines between patients and drug dealers. He also hypes up fears of Mexican drug cartels expanding their operations under the guise of “medicinal marijuana growers.” Illinois lawmakers are being asked to okay a plan that would let some ill people grow and use marijuana as medicine.

The backlash against medical pot is a little late to the debate, but will be cause enough for some lawmakers. The medical marijuana proposal is stuck as sponsors try and find support to get it through the Illinois General Assembly.

It appears this broad based coalition is basing their entire prohibition argument on two theories, 1. The gateway theory and 2. the theory that evil Mexican cartels will move into the state and set up shop.

First, marijuana is NOT a gateway drug.  In fact, in a review by US National Academy of Science’s Institute of Medicine, the gateway theory was debunked (didn’t you get the memo? Click here). “…pot was not a gateway drug to the extent that it is a cause or even that it is the most significant predictor of serious drug abuse.”

Second, Law Enforcement are using the same argument to scare people against medical marijuana as did Harry Anslinger, the founder of what has become the “DEA”.

“There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the US, and most are Negroes, Hispanics, Filipinos, and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz, and swing, result from marijuana use. This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Negroes, entertainers, and any others.”

“…the primary reason to outlaw marijuana is its effect on the degenerate races.”

“Marijuana is an addictive drug which produces in its users insanity, criminality, and death.”

“Reefer makes darkies think they’re as good as white men.”

“Marihuana leads to pacifism and communist brainwashing”

“You smoke a joint and you’re likely to kill your brother.”

“Marijuana is the most violence-causing drug in the history of mankind.”

There is no room for racism in this debate; America has woke up to this fact and we are wise to your racist propaganda. Help us educate those who oppose medical marijuana and contact your elected representative NOW! Let’s get this legislation passed in Illinois and help sick people get the medicine their freedom affords.