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10/24/09 by Chris Goldstein
Two local newspapers offered new editorials this week favoring medical marijuana in the wake of the new Department of Justice memo issued Monday.
The General Assembly is expected to see The New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act in a floor vote this fall.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Easing Their Pain
The Obama administration’s new policy on medical marijuana should make it easier for New Jersey and Pennsylvania to legalize its use for seriously ill patients.
The Justice Department has removed a major legal hurdle by issuing a memo directing federal prosecutors in states that allow medical marijuana not to target patients or their sanctioned suppliers when the drug is purchased for legitimate purposes.
Times of Trenton: It’s About Time
New Jersey legislators, poised to vote on the issue, may be encouraged by the federal change of heart. It reflects the opinion of a majority of Americans — and 82 percent of N.J. residents — who favor dispensing marijuana to patients.
With the new federal policy in place, there is no reason for New Jersey to any longer delay legalizing medical marijuana.
NORML New Jersey encourages those who support the bill to visit the online Action Center. Take a few moments to send an email to your elected officials and ask them to cast thier vote in favor of safe, medical marijuana for New Jersey! CLICK HERE TO CONTACT ELECTED OFFICIALS IN NJ
For more information about medical cannabis in NJ please visit the Coalition for Medical Marijuana New Jersey www.cmmnj.org
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