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Medicinal Marijuana...Please Read!

Phil IV
24-12-2004, 20:37
Right, i know that people are just going to think i'm another whining little git complaining that my badly thought out proposal was deleted, but i just want to make a point so that my next peoplasl doesnt get deleted along similer lines. my proposal stated thus:



OBSERVING that this proposal has the aim of legislating the production and growth of the marijuana plant (Cannabis Sativa) and using its properties in a controlled manner for the treatment of many dehabilitating diseases.

OBSERVING that research has shown that smoking cannabis can help to alleviate muscle trauma in patients with MS (Multiple Sclerosis); other patients have also reported reduced pain and easier movement of joints after mild doses of cannabis or cannaboids.

VOUCHING that independent studies in California, New Mexico, Michigan, Tennessee and Georgia have proven that marijuana smoking is a very effective Antiemetic (relieves nausea and vomiting), and that it has also proved superior to current drugs, such as Torecan, Compazine, and even the synthetic THC pill.

CONFIRMING that a legalisation of marijuana for recreational use is neither implied nor requested by this proposal, the drug will ONLY be used in medical situations where it would provide the most effective treatment.


RECOGNIZES that medcinal marijuana has signficant beneficial effects and no serious adverse ones; we propose that marijuana is legalised in all member states for medicinal purposes ONLY.

CONCLUDES that we believe this resolution will reduce the suffering of many of the worlds terminally ill patients, and therefore is an issue that all nations should take a positive interest in.




now, the reason for deletion was stated thus:


NationStates Moderators
Received: 2 hours ago Please don't confuse the real world with NationStates. References to California, Michigan, etc do not belong in NSUN Proposals. Furthermore, Proposals for medicinal marijuana belong under "Recreational Drugs: Legalize". "Medicinal Marijuana" has been deleted.



I fully understand the deletion, and have no problem with the disallowmwnt of mentioning Real Life places or studies in the proposal, and i will not make that mistake again.

The Problem i have is that this proposal SPECIFICLY STATES that it is not interested in relaxing laws on recreational drugs, this law is about medicinal drugs, and has nothing to do with legilising ANYTHING for recreational use. I would like to propose this law again, without the real life exerts, and again under Human Rights, as it is about the legislation of a particuler drug as a Medicine, for the betterment of medical treatment and quality of life for terminally ill patients. I would just like to get this straight before it is deleted again.

(i have already posted this in the UN forum, but i want sure where it should go, so ive posted it here now as well)
Phil IV
26-12-2004, 11:54
<sigh> i suppose there is no hoope for any moderator posting at any thime in the near future?
Liverpool England
26-12-2004, 12:40
Mods have lives of their own, and it is the holiday season. Do give them some time.
The Most Glorious Hack
26-12-2004, 13:20
I posted in your thread on the UN Forum.