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Marijuana Legalization Quotes In the past decade marijuana legalization in the has become a reality in many U.S. states.  For pro marijuana advocates that have been pushing for marijuana legalization in the United States for some time, the decision of several U.S. state governments to pass laws legalizing marijuana use for medicinal purposes has been a long yet fruitful road.  Along the way, there has been no shortage of inspirational marijuana legalization quotes from pro marijuana activists and supporters of the movement to legalize marijuana. Quotes on Legalizing Marijuana The anti-marijuana campaign is a cancerous tissue of lies, undermining law enforcement, depriving the sick of needed help, and suckering well-intentioned conservatives and countless frightened parents. ~ William F. Buckley, 1983 Dope will be legalized in a few years.  Even the lawyers are smoking it. ~ Lenny Bruce Marijuana leads to pacifism and communist brainwashing ~ Harry Aslinger,

MMJ Workers Turn To Colorado Unions The U.S. Justice Department has recently warned marijuana dispensaries and licensed growers in Colorado and other states with medical marijuana laws that they could face prosecution for violating federal drug and money-laundering laws. In response, medical marijuana in Colorado workers are turning to the union for support and believe if the members come together, they can come up with collective bargaining agreements proving medical marijuana is an essential part of the retail health care, agriculture and food processing industries. So far actions taken by the labor union have helped foster encouragement among dispensary owners and employees working in the MMJ industry.  Two months ago the union formed a Medical Cannabis and Hemp Workers Division, which has already grown to over 2,000 members in Colorado and California.   For Colorado residents, some medical marijuana experts are saying that this warning from the U.S. Justice Department could be

Best Denver Hydroponics Grow Shops Hydroponic growers of medical marijuana in Denver, CO have no shortage of hydroponic grow shops or organic gardening stores to choose from when buying hydroponic grow systems or organic gardening supplies for growing medicinal marijuana. Even before marijuana was legalized in Colorado for medicinal use by those with a valid medical marijuana registry card, there were a good amount of hydro grow shops or organic gardening centers in Colorado. And even before marijuana was legalized in Colorado a significant amount of sales seen by Denver hydroponic grow shops and organic gardening stores could be attributed to equipment purchased to use for purposes of growing cannabis. Not surprisingly, the number of Denver hydroponic grow shops seen steady increases since the legalization of marijuana in Colorado. Caregivers, dispensaries, and MMJ patients that grow their own marijuana can buy just about everything needed to grow cannabis from Denver hy

Marijuana Possession Arrests on the Rise in 2010 In September, 2011 the FBI released of their annual Uniform Crime Report.  In the FBI 2010 Uniform Crime Report, statistics on cannabis related arrests, while certainly not surprising to those familiar with the marijuana debate, the lack of progress in creating just laws or modifying existing laws governing the manufacturing, distribution and use of marijuana in the United States continues to frustrate pro marijuana activists.  The number of arrests for marijuana related offenses in 2010 marks the second highest in United States history. Marijuana related arrests have been on the rise for decades.  So what's the big deal?  For supporters of pro marijuana legislation in the U.S., 2010 appeared to offer several rays of hope that laws surrounding the legal status of marijuana would actually be improved.  The Obama administration, for instance, announced that the War on Drugs was finally over, a "war" which consumed billi

Colorado Marijuana Events: Denver HempCon 2011 Denver, Colorado will kick off this October with one of the medical marijuana industries largest and most popular medicinal cannabis events. The use of medical marijuana, and number of registered medical marijuana patients in Colorado and other states in the U.S. where State marijuana laws allow the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes has been on the rise in recent years, and pro-marijuana events, such as HempCon 2011! HempCon 2011 will take place in the Mile High City of Denver, CO Sept. 30th through October 2nd. Denver's HempCon is the last HempCon Medical Marijuana Show this year. Being HempCon's 2011 finale, the 2011 HempCon in Denver should be a event worth attending for medical marijuana patients or those interested in the medicinal benefits of cannabis. Highlights to look forward to seeing at the 2011 HempCon Medical Marijuana Show include an array of marijuana seminars featuring celebrated experts in the medical

357 Magnum Led Grow Light Review | Where to Buy Magnum Led Grow Lights Many of those interested in Hydroponics, or growing plants without the use of soil, are now turning to LED, or light-emitting diode.  LED lights produce light when electricity currents pass through its circuit.  LED lighting lacks filament resulting in a more narrow and focused light. Because the light is powered by electricity, it is consistent and able to give plants the exact combination of positively charged electrons and photons, the equivalent to constant rays of outdoor sunlight.  In environments lacking natural sunlight, LED lights can act as a constant source of sun, allowing the indoor plants to receive the proper nutrients they need to grow. For those living in bigger cities that might not have the space for soil and plants, LED lighting provides an option that allows plants normally grown outside to be grown indoors or in smaller spaces with the same success. FIND TOP LED GROW LIGHT DEALS Wha

Finding a Colorado Marijuana Grow Equipment Supplier Previous articles discussed the potential benefits of Colorado medical marijuana patients growing their own cannabis to use for medicinal purposes.  The amount of marijuana a MMJ patient can grow for their own medicinal use varies by state.  In Colorado patients can grow up to 6 plants.  Hence, by growing your own marijuana, medical marijuana patients in Colorado can save a good deal of money on meds.  Not to mention, growing weed for your own medicinal use can be a rewarding hobby or pastime.  To grow good medical marijuana you need the all the right growing supplies and equipment.  These days most marijuana grown in Colorado is grown indoors using hydroponic grow systems. CLICK HERE FOR THE BEST DEALS ON ALL HYDOROPOINIC GROW SUPPLIES Where to get a complete hydro setups in Colorado? Complete hydroponic setups can carry a high price tag, however, overtime this cost is often offset by the savings achieved from growing y

In Colorado, medical marijuana laws permit registered Colorado MMJ patients to grow a certain amount of marijuana to use for the medicinal benefits of the cannabis. This can save Colorado MMJ patients a huge amount of money on medical marijuana. Most Colorado MMJ patients opt to have a dispensary serve as their caregiver and, more or less, grow medicinal marijuana, make the extracts, marijuana edibles and other medicinal marijuana products for the patients. Growing good marijuana can be difficult and requires some space be allocated for growing, so for those with little time or without a suitable area to grow cannabis, signing a Colorado marijuana dispensary as a caregiver and buying medical marijuana from that dispensary at a discount is often a good way to go. For those who have the desire to save money on medical marijuana, amble time to learn how to grow cannabis properly, and a good space to make into a grow room, opting to grow your own marijuana to use for medicinal purpo

In Colorado, Laws and regulations on medical marijuana are tighter than ever, forcing many dispensary owners out of business. While the use of marijuana is legal in Colorado for registered medical marijuana patients, some of the strictest marijuana regulations and laws in the U.S. are currently in place in Colorado, not allowing much room for growth in the state's medicinal marijuana industry. Recently, Colorado officials announced medical marijuana account holders were losing their only existing partner in banking, The Colorado Springs State Bank. Licensed medical marijuana account holders have until the end of September to close their accounts, leaving many in a panic of what to do. Other banks in the past have refused the business of medical marijuana account holders because marijuana is illegal under federal law. In an effort to keep it consistent across the board, The Colorado Springs State Bank has finally determined that marijuana account holders are doing something cons

Potential of Marijuana Legalization on 2012 Ballot in Colorado According to CNN, Colorado would gain an additional $17.6 million in tax revenue if they made it completely legal to sell, grow and consume medical marijuana. Currently, it is legal in Colorado to use medical marijuana if you have a good reason and a prescription from the doctor. What about all the people who are using marijuana but don’t necessarily have these conditions. Well, technically speaking, given current laws governing the use marijuana in Colorado, these people are committing a crime because it is illegal in every U.S. state to purchase, buy, sell and use medical marijuana. Therefore, so many illegal activities are constantly taking place because people are still consuming marijuana without the government knowing it. It is actually a good thing if medical marijuana is legalized, and Colorado seems to be on the forefront of this thinking. In most states, medical marijuana is still illegal. However, in 20

Some people scoff at the idea of marijuana head shops and dispensaries in their town. Little do they know that these businesses greatly benefit the economy, especially the local economy. Everyone knows the unemployment rate is higher than it’s been in the past—in fact it is currently at over 9.1% in the U.S. Head shops and dispensaries create extra jobs for Americans. More people having an income equates to more people spending their money somewhere, thus boosting the local economy. An increase in jobs leads to an overall boost to the economy. Since so many steps go into growing and selling the marijuana, additional dispensaries means even more jobs become available. Extra growers, caregivers, bud tenders and other dispensary workers are needed. A variety of methods are available for marijuana patients to consume medicinal marijuana, including rolling papers and blunt wraps, vaporizers, bubblers and bongs, metal pipes, glass pipes , and the list goes on.  Anyone over the age of 18 c

According to Denver CBS Channel 4, beginning July 1st, medical marijuana caregivers are required to register with the state and let the authorities know exactly where they are growing the plants.  This means that even those who are growing the marijuana for medical reasons for less than 5 patients will have to let the state authorities know their grow sites and which strands of marijuana they are growing. Now the smaller growers are going through similar regulations as the bigger dispensaries. Many Colorado marijuana growers have been growing in the area for years—it is important they recognize all of the rules and regulations that have been changed. It’s even important for their patients to understanding what their providers should be doing to abide by the rules. If caregivers, dispensaries or patients fall to abide by the laws in place, it might mean fines or other prosecution set by the Colorado state government. It is recommended that all Colorado MMJ patients and empl

Today sets of the first day of the Kush Expo medical marijuana show in Denver, Colo.  Exactly one month after thousands gathered at the University of Colorado at Boulder to celebrate cannabis culture’s most well know holiday by taking 4/20 in with a toke,  Mile High mmj patients, pro-marijuana advocates and medical marijuana companies are flocking to the Colorado Convention Center to attend one of medical marijuana’s biggest and most highly regarded venues.   Kush Expo is a marijuana trade show and exposition that tours the nation, making stops at major medical marijuana hubs in the United States to unite the mmj industry through networking, educating the public and celebrating culture.  The Denver Kush Expo at the will bring  medical marijuana medical marijuana businesses, patients,  celebrities, experts and advocates together at the Colorado Convention Center May 20th,May 21st and 23rd. The Mile High Kush Expo medical marijuana show will feature hundreds of exhibitors, inc

It shocks me how concerned society is today about pesticides and additives in the foods we eat, but how little we care about the additives in pharmaceutical drugs. Colorado is known among other states as a state with plenty of organic and natural stores, farmer’s markets and options for those who want to eliminate additives from their diet. While many are turning to natural vitamins and herbs to boost metabolism and ensure their bodies receive ample nutrients, we are still ignoring the amount of processed drugs we consume for pain. Medical marijuana is one of the only pain subsiding options that is grown naturally, as an herb. Instead of manipulating the symptoms of your illness, medical marijuana can completely get rid of the pain of a dulling sickness like cancer, AIDS or other chronic diseases. Medical marijuana is an all-natural medicine, free of additives, colors and preservatives. For those who find themselves at the local natural food store, peering down the drug aisle at

As states continue to decriminalize the use of marijuana, and medical marijuana becomes a more and more prominent alternative to traditional medication, the MMJ industry in the U.S. continues to grow at rapid rates.  As in other, more mainstream industries, MMJ businesses are turning to the internet and creating e-commerce websites, using social media, online advertising and other online assets to generate new leads by engaging and attracting new medical marijuana patients and pot users online customers. Online affiliate programs or affiliate marketing is becoming an increasingly popular way for medical marijuana businesses to build or grow a presence on the internet, and increase online sales and conversion rates.  The MMJ affiliate marketing phenomenon is creating opportunities for bloggers, webmasters and affiliate marketers to make serious money online by becoming medical marijuana affiliates and driving, leads and ultimately sales to businesses involved in the medical marijuana

Medical marijuana is legal in 15 states and Washington D.C.—but only after extreme movements to get laws passed.  It was definitely worth the fight for Colorado, however, because medical marijuana has improved the economy and well being of chronic pain sufferers within the state. Benefits of Medical Marijuana to the Colorado Economy Since it’s also legal for Colorado residents to grown the Medical marijuana, legalization of the drug has brought plenty of economical benefits to Colorado residents. With hundreds of medical marijuana stores, jobs have been created that would have either not existed, or been illegal in prior years (in the case that those same people sold marijuana illegally). On top of job openings for those qualified or licensed to sell medical marijuana, jobs were also created for residents who grow the herb to sell to the dealers. How Medical Marijuana Helps Coloradans With an additional tax on medical marijuana, those buying it for medical reasons help bri

Planning on growing marijuana in a closet or setting up a indoor growing operation?  Want to learn how to make your closet into a discrete grow room or how to grow great pot indoors?  Below are five books that will teach you what you need to know to set up a closet grow room or grow great pot indoors. Growing Indoor Marijuana Books Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible  February 1, 2006 With 512 full color pages and 1120 full color photographs and illustrations, Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor/Outdoor Medical Grower's Bible is the most complete cultivation book available. The Fifth Edition of the former Indoor Marijuana Horticulture: The Indoor Bible was originally published in 1983, when it immediately became a best seller. More than 500,000 copies of the Indoor Bible are in print in Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish. Get the book here How to Grow the Finest Marijuana Indoors Under Lights Access the book here Grow

Every April since 1987 thousands have headed to Amsterdam from around the world to take part in the most prestigious and well know celebration of the cannabis culture.  The High Times Cannabis Cup is a annual competition that allows judges to sample unique marijuana strains grown by some of the most experienced cannabis cultivators on earth.  Judges then vote for their favorite marijuana strain.  Once the votes are tallied, the marijuana strain scoring the highest is crowned Cannabis Cup winner.  Being named Cannabis Cup winner can turn unknown marijuana strains into household brands for marijuana users, and medical marijuana dispensaries and growers into overnight stars in cannabis culture, and now in the medical marijuana industry. Until last year, Amsterdam had been home to the the only Cannabis Cup celebration every year since it was founded by Steven Hager in 1987.  Now, however, with cannabis culture exploding in the US with the emergence of medical marijuana and the onset of

Colorado Dispensary, Caregiver or Collective/Cooperative What's the Difference and Which is the Best?   Colorado medical marijuana patients who can present a valid Colorado medical marijuana card or license can now legally purchase cannabis and other MMJ products from Colorado state licensed, taxed and regulated medical marijuana businesses.  Colorado medical marijuana businesses that sell cannabis and other medical marijuana products directly to consumers, which in this case are Colorado medical marijuana patients, come in three forms. Colorado medical marijuana businesses that distribute, sell or provide medical marijuana or other cannabis infused products directly to Colorado medical marijuana patients - i.e. Colorado medical marijuana providers - operate using one of three legal business models.  Most of these medical marijuana businesses provide medical marijuana, hash, marijuana edibles and other cannabis infused items and MMJ accessories to Colorado medical marijua

Banana Kush Strain Medical Marijuana Bannana Kush Strain Review Overall Grade: A- Strain Type: Indica dominant hybrid Appearance: Appealing, glowing light green  Smell/Taste: Pungent, earthy citrus Effects: Calming, feel good buzz Dispensary:  The Herbal Center in Denver Banana Kush Strain Info Strain Type/Genetics / Lineage Banana Kush is a potent indica dominant strain that can be found at many Colorado medical marijuana dispensaries or cannabis clinics.  Banana Kush strain medical marijuana is a hybrid kush strain . Appearance and Texture of Banana Kush Weed Banana Kush marijuana buds are ultra pleasing aesthetically .  Not a ton, but just enough thick orange coli jut from the glowing light green Banana Kush strain nugs.  In addition, the texture of Banana Kush is just right, not two dense, yet not too fluffy and not to much loose greenery.  The Banana Kush strain belongs on a calendar for it is surely one of the top twelve best looking med

Golden Goat Strain Review Golden Goat Strain medical marijuana is a popular cannabis strain among Colorado medical marijuana patients.  It seems to fly off the shelves at Colorado medical marijuana dispensaries and is so for good reason. Golden Goat Strain Info Golden Goat Medical Marijuana Strain Review: Golden Goat Strain Info Overall Grade: A Strain Type: Satvia Dominant Hybrid Appearance: Bright light green; light orange hairs; dense. Smell: bland scent before grinding; pungent, sweet, citrus lemony odor once ground or broken. Taste: sweet, dank citrus taste with a heavy smoke Effects: strong yet mellow mind high with relaxing body high Duration: 1 dose (0.7 grams) should last 2 to 3 hours Characteristics of Golden Goat Marijuana Strain   Smell/Appearance/Texture Strain Smell: Golden Goat strain medical marijuana has a somewhat weak or bland odor before its broken or ground.  Once broken apart, or gowned in a bud grinder, however, golden

President Barack Obama again appeared live on You Tube to participate in a Question and Answer interview session yesterday, January 27, just two days after giving his 2011 State of the Union Address on Jan. 25th, and once again, the questions posed to President Barack Obama largely centered around cannabis in America and the use, legalization and taxation of medical marijuana in the U.S. According to The Huffington Post that of the first 200 highest-rated questions, 198 have to do with drug policy. The top-rated question comes from a retired police officer with the group Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. See what President Obama had to say. Watch the Video Now! Read more about President Barack Obama's Q&A session surrounding the prominent issue of the legal status of Cannabis in the U.S. To learn more about Colorado medical marijuana policies and MMJ laws and regulations in other legal medical marijuana states follow the link below. #1 Source for Colorado

Alpenglow Botanical   Dispensary Name:  Alpenglow Botanical Address: 1805 Airport Road, Unit B1C Breckenridge, CO 80424 Phone: (970) 389-6839 Map of Breckenridge Colorado marijuana dispensary Alpenglow Botanical LLC. Alpenglow Botanical Medical Marijuana Dispensary

Today and tomorrow (January 28), the Colorado Department of Revenue will be holding public hearings on the proposed departmental rules that, once finalized, all Colorado dispensaries will have to follow. If you’d like to submit written comments the Colorado Department of Revenue, please do so by the end of the day. Visit the Department of Revenue website for further information. These rules are the product of a committee that included members of the Colorado medical marijuana community, seeking to clarify the rights and responsibilities of Colorado medical marijuana dispensaries and their owners and staff. According to Colorado Medical Marijuana industry leaders and Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), the rules will provide guidance to Colorado’s medical marijuana community so they are better able to act in clear and unambiguous compliance with the state law, thus avoiding federal scrutiny. MPP and Colorado Marijuana Connections (CMC) encourages all Colorado medical marijuana patients a

                                                   Nearly two weeks ago the Colorado Supreme Court recently denied a medical marijuana dispensary owner's challenge to Colorado state laws and regulations governing that were implemented last year in an attempt to govern the Colorado medical marijuana industry. Just over two weeks ago, Andrew Reid, a Denver lawyer filled a petition on behalf of the Nederland Colorado medical marijuana dispensary owner, Kathleen Chippi.  The petition claims that the regulation passed by the state Legislature last year violated Colorado's state constitution, arguing that the regulations stand in direct violation of Colorado MMJ patients' constitutional right to privacy by mandating that all transactions at Colorado medical marijuana dispensaries must be recorded by video surveillance... Read More . Find More Colorado Medical Marijuana Resources for Dispensaries, medical marijuana patients and other MMJ businesses, including Colorado medic