In spite of the fact that Florida is on the ultra-regressive side of every social issue " abortion, same sex-marriage, adoption by gays and lesbians, for example " I won't stop trying to enlighten our indigenous nincompoops.

We all have a vested interest in moving into the 21st century.

That said, it's high time for our Legislature to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes.

Twelve states have already done so. Two states have passed laws favorable to medical marijuana, though short of legalizing it.

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