VALUE OF MARIJUANA

Where is the urgency on our island to develop a new, alternative
economy? Where is the stimulus for the masses of our people? I don't
see it or feel it in our community as cuts in basic services and
necessities are growing dramatically, proving the failure of those in
power to correct it. People seem to go about their business or
pleasure as if these are the normal times of old.

Mormons supposedly have two years of food storage per family --
brilliant on their part. Who is leading the rest of us to an abundant
food supply and financial security? Where is the public debate as to
what people can do? What am I missing here?

The clock is ticking, people. What's your best, bright idea right now?
Mayor? Governor? Senators? Congresswoman?

At least the pro-cannabis people among us have a plan. We have a
multiuse, valuable plant; we passed a law, we can prove our points.
Food, clothing, shelter, medicine, sacrament and more. Ganja-nomics.
Freedom to farm.

With the American Medical Association now declaring that marijuana HAS
medical value after all, the plant MUST be reclassified, or
rescheduled. The lie is over. All marijuana prisoners must now be
pardoned and forgiven. I'm planting more cannabis. What are the
alternatives? Please name one, or cannabis farming wins by default.
God bless everyone.

Roger Christie

Hilo