The bad news:
Yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the federal government can prosecute medical marijuana users even if they live in states where the use of medically prescribed marijuana is legal. [Read story.]
This is a huge loss to all the seriously ill people who find that medical marijuana eases their pain, helps them to hold food down, etc.
And the implications reach much farther.
Yesterday's ruling sets a precedent for medical issues (and whatever else) to be transferred from the states' control to the control of the federal government.
And our tax dollars can now be spent tracking down and prosecuting sick people instead of dealing with the real criminals who pose a threat to society.
The "good" news:
In their opinion, the Supreme Court Justices recognized that marijuana does have medical efficacy and may be necessary for some seriously ill patients. They said that it's up to Congress to change federal law.
To take action online and ask your congressperson to protect sick and dying patients, click here.
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