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MasterCylinder · 04-10-2008, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Freedom_User

I think Ron Paul is the man! If he runs as an Independent, I would have a REALLY hard time choosing one. I agree with just about everything he says.

Maybe he can run with Ralph Nader. Those two would be unstoppable.

Plainsman1963 · 04-28-2008, 06:13 PM

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K.K. Forss does not claim medical marijuana solves all his problems. His pain from a ruptured disc in his neck is debilitating. He is unable to go to work or to the First Baptist Church he used to attend because of the pain and muscle spasms. Taxpayers through Medicare spend over $18,000 a year on his various medications. Half of those drugs are strong narcotics. The other half address the various side-effects brought on by the first half, such as nausea, heartburn, heart palpitations, difficulty sleeping, and muscle spasms.

No, marijuana would not completely address all his pain, but it made a tremendous difference in the quality of his life when he tried it for over a year. It helped him regain 38 pounds he had lost. It calmed his muscle spasms and helped him sleep. In short, it alleviated many side effects and greatly reduced his need for other expensive medications. Mr. Forss estimates that being allowed to use medical marijuana would save taxpayers at least $12,000 a year in medications he would no longer need. He would also be able to work occasionally and attend some church services.

Scientists at the University of California at Davis recently completed a study that backs up Mr. Forss’s experience, finding that cannabis demonstrates significant relief of neuropathic pain. Many in government call for more studies while people like K.K. Forss suffer. More studies will not change what many patients already know, and that is for some, medical marijuana helps their pain. But over-reaching government gets in the way.

K.K. Forss lived in constant fear of federal and state officials so he eventually stopped taking medical marijuana and switched to his more rigorous and expensive pill regimen. Presently, twelve states have passed legislation allowing marijuana, under certain conditions, to be prescribed legally by doctors for patients who could benefit from it. K.K. Forss lives in Minnesota, where it is not yet legal. However, even if it is legalized by the state, Mr. Forss will still have plenty to fear from the Federal government, as cannabis dispensaries and clinics that operate under these state laws are still under fire from the Drug Enforcement Administration.

In other words, the federal government sees fit to use our tax dollars to raid state sanctioned healthcare clinics, to imprison and fine patients and operators, in order to compel people like Mr. Forss to be bedridden and overmedicated at great taxpayer expense every single day.

The Federal government should recognize that states have the authority to decide these issues. This affords all states the opportunity to see which policies are most beneficial. As a Congressman and a physician, I strongly advocate that healthcare decisions should be made by doctors and patients, not politicians or federal agents, which is why I am an original co-sponsor of the recently introduced “Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act” which would bar the Federal government from intervening in such doctor/patient relationships that violate no state law.

The bottom line is that K.K. Forss should be treated as a free American. Mr. Forss is one of many who would like to use marijuana medicinally because it helps him. Politicians and bureaucrats have no right to interfere.

Politicizing Pain

**Lit_Match** · 06-13-2008, 05:18 PM

Congressman Ron Paul is no longer a candidate for Presidency. See Ron Paul's Campaign For Liberty | The Revolution Continues and Grassroots Support of Ron Paul's 2008 Presidential Campaign for more information.

Edit: See Ron Paul 2008 — Hope for America for more information.

SpiralArchitect · 06-13-2008, 05:45 PM

He may not be running for President anymore but I still support the man 100% and he is by far, the only politician I trust.

Thanks Ron Paul, for everything you've done in this campaign. Curing me of apathy and feeling like this country isn't full of mindless 'patriotic' zombies. You've made a huge impact on our country, and I think it's effects will be felt within the next generation, hopefully leading to the change we all envision.

Plainsman1963 · 06-13-2008, 06:04 PM

Hopefully he (and his organization) will continue building the platform of "Ron Paul Republicans" at the state and local level. We need more politicians that actually respect and follow the constitution.

king cola · 06-13-2008, 10:08 PM

I was actually talking to my dad about Ron Paul today. His opinion on him was that he should still try to travel around for the next 4 years and continue to get his message across to the people. I don't think it would be a waste of time, he could get a jump on things and when no one else is going around campaigning it might be easier to get people to listen.

JohnBoySmoker · 06-14-2008, 05:12 AM

See the thread started by SpiralArchitect about the media blackout on Ron Paul. If they aren't going to push forward his message during an election year what makes you think they'll give him any attention after the campaign season is over?

SpiralArchitect · 06-14-2008, 04:36 PM

Well, little known fact ; Ron Paul doesnt owe his 'celebrity' to the MSM. Who needs it when your Ron Paul, as you can see word of mouth and the internet seem to spread his message and ideas just fine.

It's like lighting a fire, it just grows and burns hotter baby.

imFADED · 06-14-2008, 04:37 PM

I posted a video of Ron Paul speaking on many of his beliefs and views in the video section. If this man was in office, I believe our society would truly know the meaning of the constitution.

Fryguy22 · 06-15-2008, 06:02 AM

He has already said publicly that he will continue to spread his message until his last breath. As people continue to rely more and more on the internet for their news, media blackouts will continue to have a lesser affect on elections.

06-13-2008, 05:18 PM	#33
Lit_Match Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,456 Diggs: 0 Grams: 18,000.68 Groans: 1 Groaned at 3 Times in 3 Posts Thanks: 137 Thanked 577 Times in 346 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	Dropped out Congressman Ron Paul is no longer a candidate for Presidency. See Ron Paul's Campaign For Liberty \| The Revolution Continues and Grassroots Support of Ron Paul's 2008 Presidential Campaign for more information. Edit: See Ron Paul 2008 — Hope for America for more information. __________________ Donation links to NORML (The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) \| MPP (Marijuana Policy Project) Real Americans working to win our country back The National Security Archive Posting Guidelines

06-13-2008, 05:45 PM	#34
SpiralArchitect Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,337 Diggs: 0 Grams: 24,644.73 Groans: 76 Groaned at 20 Times in 17 Posts Thanks: 2,616 Thanked 1,397 Times in 859 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: -1.000%	He may not be running for President anymore but I still support the man 100% and he is by far, the only politician I trust. Thanks Ron Paul, for everything you've done in this campaign. Curing me of apathy and feeling like this country isn't full of mindless 'patriotic' zombies. You've made a huge impact on our country, and I think it's effects will be felt within the next generation, hopefully leading to the change we all envision. __________________ I embrace my desire to feel the rhythm, to feel connected enough to step aside and weep like a widow to feel inspired, to fathom the power, to witness the beauty, to bathe in the fountain, to swing on the spiral of our divinity and still be a human.

06-13-2008, 10:08 PM	#36
king cola Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,069 Diggs: 0 Grams: 848.70 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts Thanks: 0 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: -1.000%	I was actually talking to my dad about Ron Paul today. His opinion on him was that he should still try to travel around for the next 4 years and continue to get his message across to the people. I don't think it would be a waste of time, he could get a jump on things and when no one else is going around campaigning it might be easier to get people to listen. Last edited by king cola : 06-13-2008 at 10:14 PM.

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Plainsman1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 5,049 Diggs: 0 Groans: 14 Groaned at 5 Times in 5 Posts Thanks: 341 Thanked 780 Times in 416 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: -1.000%	Hopefully he (and his organization) will continue building the platform of "Ron Paul Republicans" at the state and local level. We need more politicians that actually respect and follow the constitution.

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JohnBoySmoker Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 318 Diggs: 0 Grams: 1,340.20 Groans: 1 Groaned at 9 Times in 6 Posts Thanks: 16 Thanked 82 Times in 61 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	See the thread started by SpiralArchitect about the media blackout on Ron Paul. If they aren't going to push forward his message during an election year what makes you think they'll give him any attention after the campaign season is over?

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SpiralArchitect Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,337 Diggs: 0 Grams: 24,644.73 Groans: 76 Groaned at 20 Times in 17 Posts Thanks: 2,616 Thanked 1,397 Times in 859 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: -1.000%	Well, little known fact ; Ron Paul doesnt owe his 'celebrity' to the MSM. Who needs it when your Ron Paul, as you can see word of mouth and the internet seem to spread his message and ideas just fine. It's like lighting a fire, it just grows and burns hotter baby.

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imFADED Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 497 Diggs: 0 Grams: 2,421.90 Groans: 3 Groaned at 4 Times in 4 Posts Thanks: 16 Thanked 63 Times in 51 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	I posted a video of Ron Paul speaking on many of his beliefs and views in the video section. If this man was in office, I believe our society would truly know the meaning of the constitution.

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Fryguy22 New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 37 Diggs: 0 Grams: 624.17 Groans: 12 Groaned at 1 Time in 1 Post Thanks: 14 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	He has already said publicly that he will continue to spread his message until his last breath. As people continue to rely more and more on the internet for their news, media blackouts will continue to have a lesser affect on elections.

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