I've worked in pharmacy for a long time and each medication affects each individual differently. There is no drug that works the same for everyone.

Pain can be relieved by scheduled meds but that's not always the answer. Many of those meds are highly physically addictive and if marijuana is helping those who choose relief in other forms, then who are we to say what is right or wrong for them? ...Maybe Mitt can? lol.

I have been a nurse for 20 yrs and I have seen pain. I have worked in oncology, telemetry, geriatrics, and pediatrics. I also have seen that the pain can and is relieved by conventional drugs. Those who say pot is the only answer are wrong and obviously do not understand pain management or just want an excuse to buy dope legally.

Romney is liar who would throw your sick grandmother in jail before he would allow the free market to operate. He loses my vote.

I do not like Ron Paul and don't agree with him about foreign policy in many instances, but we have problems here at home that are never addressed, because big money has a louder voice than we do, and it's time we started focusing on our own rights and lives for a change. The powers that be in the Dem and Repub party have been playing diaper games with us, while pretending they are capable of being our leaders. Go blow your snotty noses and get the hell out of our way.

I'm descended from Christian pioneers who used herbal healing in the wilderness and believed in the Bible, where Jesus said not to let others tell us what to put in our bodies, those things came from the Lord. They also fought for my autonomy and rights in the Revolution and I'm ready to fight again at the polls for my God, my freedom and my country.

You're in over your head, Romney.

Nice to hear from you "Ricky", did you just get out?

Romney stated that he is against Medicinal marijuana (I disagree with him on this "Ricky"), he made his stance on the SUBJECT plain as hell.

You know and I know that this guy is a plant who keeps going around asking the same type of question (NOT TO DEMOCRATS THOUGH) and there is no good answer to his hypothetical question, as either way, it is a losing answer, so the best answer would be to either support or not support the usage.

It's called political nuance "Ricky" and they all use it, ESPECIALLY Hillary, except she doesn't answer hypothetitcals.

No anger towards the guy, like Shrillary was with her LIBERAL plant, just a nuanced answer.

Welcome back.

To me, it is no-brainer that marijuana causes more damage than good
Posted By Val Davydov, Agawam, MA : October 9, 2007 12:11 am

First, these side effects, as with any other drug, don't effect everyone the same. Second, you're stating these and saying it's a no-brainer. Do you feel the same about pharmaceuticals that are given out? The side effects seem worse to me, as shown below by these two random choices. Go look up any others, I'm sure you'll find they're similar.

Side effects of Prozac: Some people experience side effects like nausea, difficulty sleeping, drowsiness, anxiety, nervousness, weakness, loss of appetite, tremors, dry mouth, sweating, decreased sex drive, impotence, yawning, changes in sexual desire or satisfaction,

Side effects of Valium: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; or hives); sores in the mouth or throat; yellowing of the skin or eyes; a rash;
hallucinations or severe confusion; changes in your vision; drowsiness, dizziness, or clumsiness; depression; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation; difficulty urinating; vivid dreams; headache; dry mouth; decreased sex drive; or changes in behavior.

On the plus side, all of them decrease your sex drive, meaning that they can sell more Viagra.

For those the patients who want to get cured, there are many other ways rather than using marijuana. First of course you must repent (remember you almost die and will face the Creator soon, so you'd better repent when there is still enough time). Second, consult with second, third of fourth doctor to get other opinions for your illness. There must be another way, remember that. May God bless you.
Posted By Me, Fullerton, CA : October 8, 2007 12:38 pm

wow, what a disgrace. I guess you must think marijuana is evil, the evil weed right? Ever think that maybe GOD put marijuana on this earth. To hell with you and your ideas.

Maybe if they legalized it then put taxes on it, we could fund programs like SCHIP.

I wonder if Hillary will say she didnt inhale when she was smoking it with Bill?
Posted By Larry : October 8, 2007 11:40 am

He did not sidestep the issue??? What were you watching. The kid asked him if he would support arresting him and his doctor. I don't recall Romney answering that question at all.

To "Me" from Fullerton, CA who condemn those who wish to see God's creation come out from beneath the boots of our government, "why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye, and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?." (Matthew 7:3)
"Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; that which cometh out of the mouth defileth a man." (Matthew 15:11)
Do some research and stop being force-fed your ideologies. The biggest threat to the powers at be are an informed populace. Pose a threat.

And 75% percent of the things stated about Mormons on this board are incredibly ignorant! I'm getting tired of it. The Mormon church does NOT own stock in Coca Cola, Mormons are NOT forbidden from drinking caffeine, and we don't shun modern medicine IN ANY WAY.

* Trouble remembering things
* Sleepiness
* Anxiety
* Paranoia (feeling that people are “out to get you”)
* Altered time perception

Using marijuana for a long time makes some people lose interest in school, work, relationships and other activities. It may also cause legal problems. Using marijuana can be especially dangerous in certain situations, such as when you are driving.

Marijuana causes physical side effects as well, some of which are: Dry mouth, Nausea, Headache, Tremor,
Decreased coordination, Increased heart rate, Altered pulmonary status
Altered body temperature, Reduced muscle strength, Decreased cerebral blood flow, Increased food consumption.

To me, it is no-brainer that marijuana causes more damage than good.

Second. I just made a compelling observation. Can we agree that Romney's head-on confrontation by Clayton Holton and Hillary's engagement in a verbal tussle with a questioner over Iran are similar situation? Well, I hope so. But for some odd and peculiar reason these same individuals that want to chew up Romney to pieces over his incident, defend Hillary with all their might (and she was very rude and obnoxious). Why? Don't you have any dignity and your own convictions?

Last. Come general elections, marijuana is going to be a non-issue to most voters, while Iran will be a very serious issue to all.

But hey...now we can now look forward opponents adding this gem to their bag of insincere heart-tugging tripe. I can hear it already: "What a creep. Mitt hates dogs AND disabled people."

So, does this mean he is also against Big Pharma? I damnly doubt it. They contribute to much money to oppose them!

"Of course we're not going to legalize medical marajuana, there is already proof that it is long-term detrimental."

Ummm ... "long term detrimental" to say ... someone already DYING FROM CANCER?

"I could not respect ANY candidate who would pander to such ridiculous special interest."

Those people who need the drug to help them with their muscular dystrophy or to more peacefully die from cancer are "special interests" to you?

Good GOD! You're IQ is dropping with each post! Next thing you know, you'll try to tell us that Romney never flip-flopped right?

Would you like a do-over on that post Shawnie?

"but he was not arrogant or "vague", he answered the question, PERIOD."

LOL .. he did? So he gave a yes on no answer to Holton's initial question?

NOPE!

So he answered YES or NO to Holton's follow up question when he asked "My question for you is will you arrest me or my doctors if I get medical marijuana."?

Answer: NOPE!

Romney said what his personal stance on the subject was .. he NEVER answered the question with a straight yes or no answer.

Tom, try reviewing the video AGAIN genius ... and point out to us where ... ANYWHERE ... a yes or no answer was given by Romney!

Newsflash: Repubs STILL have a problem with reality and reading comprehension!

His stance is one more reason I do not regret having changed parties.

You have chosen to side with tyranny and propaganda instead of the will of the people and medical facts. You are a disgrace as a human being and more fit of living in a dictatorship where they think big brother government knows best. Hang your head in shame.

You probably don't give a care about why I shared doctrine...but I tell you anway, I did it today because of something that happened to me in my youth.

When I was a teenager I was in a work situation where other adults found out that I was LDS. They hazed me in such a cruel and embarrassing way that it took me years to recover.

Now that I am a parent and raising children, I am trying to help them to be emotionally strong so that they can endure various situation dealing with all sorts of prejudices, (one of our children has a weight issue and another is handicapped). It's not easy, but honesty is always the best policy.

Bukky From Baltimore MD, you asked about my position on Medical Mary. I have good friends who are suffering from cancer and MD and use it for medical purposes. I found out today for the first time, reading all the blogs... that there are alternatives to it.

I will have to think about the matter more.
As far as I could see on the Video piece about Romney talking to that man, I thought that Romney seemed uncomfortable talking with him, and maybe it is because it is a sensitive subject with him because of the condition of his wife, who has MS. After watching the video of himself, he will talk about it with his people and they will help him come up with better ways to interact with fellow Americans out there in the political arena. He is learning as he goes... he might not have it all right yet, but there are many more new days of staying the course, carrying on and trying to win votes for his side.

How scary!

DENNIS KUCINICH is the ONLY choice for peace-living, free-thinking Democrats.

Please stop this madness of Democrats registering as Republicans!

And don't let the corporate-run mainstream media brainwash you into thinking that Kucinich has no chance. He is the candidate we've all been waiting for:

1) He can't be bought (no corporate donations accepted- and yet FOR THIS REASON- not having the big dirty bucks- his campaign is discounted). How wonderful it would be to have confidence that our President ONLY has OUR best interests at heart!

2) He is honest and has NEVER said anything just to get elected.

3) He is the ONLY candidate with a plan- HR 676- in Congress, that would provide REAL Universal, not-for-profit health care for ALL. Hillary and Edwards' plans would make us all give money to the corrupt insurance companies (that contribute millions to their campaigns), or we will be fined, like car insurance. How is giving more money to the companies whose only interest is profiting from NOT giving us health care solving our health care crisis? That is really screwed up people!

3) Dennis (& Gravel) are the only candidate(s) that believe ALL Americans should have equal rights (even if you were born- HEAVEN FORBID- gay).

4) Dennis feels marijuana should be decriminalized. Enough of the Reefer Madness people! The other candidates are too busy pandering to the right to see what is right and wrong. Bill Clinton passed the most harsh laws to date against marijuana users JUST to prove to the right that he really did "just inhale".

5) Kucinich was the ONLY candidate (besides Republican Ron Paul) to vote against the war and against funding Halliburton and others with exclusive war contracts 100% of the time.

6) Kucinich is the ONLY candidate with the balls to IMPEACH Cheney- HR 333. He knows this is necessary to avoid going to war in Iran, which is what this crooked administration plans on doing before they leave office. Hillary, Obama, Edwards, Dodd, and Biden voted in favor of military action against Iran- with WHAT money and with WHAT troops?

I think I'll stop there, but that is by no means a complete list of the superiority of Dennis Kucinich as a Presidential Candidate.

Oh, that's right though... he's short. I forgot.

Posted By John, Phoenix, AZ : October 8, 2007 5:29 pm

Well, apparently the majority voters in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Montana, Colorado, and Maine, and the majority of legislators in Hawaii, New Mexico, Vermont, and Rhode Island are not in their right mind. Because all 12 of those states have laws that protect seriously ill patients like Clayton from arrest and prison. Also, Richardson, as Gov. of New Mexico, signed that state's medical marijuana into law. Clearly, he's not in his right mind.

"Stupider" is NOT a word. Whose the dummy now?

Furthermore, it's already in the "wrong hands" – our politicians.