Tuesday, July 24, 2012

CYCLE 3: Medical Cannabis To Be Banned in LA

Newspaper (LA Times):Pot-shop ban vote has activists on both sides pressing L.A. council
Both sides met at Los Angeles City Hall monday night, to rally for and against the ban of medical marijuana in L.A.. A priest, a drug counselor, and a mother with a baby in a carriage will explain the nuisance storefront dispensaries bring to neighborhoods. Also, dozens of union members and medical marijuana patients held a boisterous rally on the ban. Today, LA Council will vote on the ban and we will know very soon the outcome.

Television (Fox LA):Vote To Ban Medical Marijuana In LA
Many cities have been trying to ban the use completely, but municipalities say that they can not over rule a state permitted law. We will see soon if Los Angeles will try to ban the use of medical marijuana.

Blog (89.3 KPCC) Alice Walton: Reefer madness: committee votes to ban medical marijuana clinics in Los Angeles (updated)
Councilmen say, "Its about the many who spoiled it for the few", that clinics have brought lots of crime with  it. One councilmen wants to completely ban medical marijuana, but the many of them believe they need to leave a couple dispensaries open, not have a complete black market. If the ban is enforced people who have correct prescription will be able to grow it on their own and only residential care or hospices   will be allowed to have it.

Social Media (Youtube): EMERGENCY FOR LOS ANGELES MEDICAL MARIJUANA FRIDAY JUNE 22 LETS "ROLL"
Many lets youtube viewers know of the protest going on in front of city hall. Also, where to go, when to go, what you need to bring, and what one should have prepared to talk. He lets you know who is going to be there. He is against the ban of medical marijuana and wants to get as many people down to city hall as he can to oppose the ban.











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