post by HailTheLeaf at Dec 29,2005 12:43pm edited Dec 29,2005 12:45pm
The Rhode Island House of Representatives decides whether or not to override the governor's veto in 5 days...The Senate voted to override Gov. Donald Carcieri's (R) veto in June. How did RI get a fuckin' republican govenor in the first place? RI would be the 11th state to protect patients who use medical marijuana from arrest.
I can't afford to live in the area of CA that I'd want to live in...(outside of S.F.). Besides, at this point I'm eyeing Europe...now they've got some serious pot
post by greggdeadfacenli at Dec 30,2005 1:31am
well dude thats were i live and it aint to bad shit oakland is cheap thinkn bout movin out that way soon
Providence, R.I.
Rhode Island on Tuesday became the 11th state to legalize medical marijuana and the first since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that patients who use the drug can still be prosecuted under federal law.
The House overrode a veto by Gov. Don Carcieri, 59-13, allowing people with illnesses such as cancer and AIDS to grow up to 12 marijuana plants or buy 2.5 ounces of marijuana to relieve their symptoms. Those who do are required to register with the state and get an identification card.
The U.S. high court ruled June 6 that people who smoke marijuana because their doctors recommend it can still be prosecuted under federal drug laws. Federal authorities, however, have conceded they are unlikely to prosecute many medicinal-marijuana users."