Florida: Morgan Ready To Try Again On Medical Marijuana

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Medical marijuana is making a comeback and could be on the 2016 ballot if Orlando area attorney John Morgan has his way.

Morgan pushed for legislation that appeared on last November's ballot that would have legalized medical marijuana. Fifty-eight percent of voters approved but it needed 60 percent to pass.

So now, Morgan and United for Care are back in business trying to get a new and improved version of the measure approved.

Morgan said, "I listened and learned and heard people's concerns and basically address certain areas where people would say, well this gives immunity to doctors from civil liability. I would say not it doesn't. So this time I spell it out — this does not give civil immunity to doctors."

For Morgan, who many people know through his TV ads and slogan "For the People," this is a very personal mission.

"It's all frivolous until it happens to you," said Tim Morgan, John's brother. "It" happened to Tim Morgan in 1977: A lifeguard accident broke his back. He's now quadriplegic. His excruciating pain has gotten only worse over the decades.

"I had cancer in 2003 and a pacemaker put in two years ago," said Tim Morgan, who claims medical marijuana gets him through the day as director of Morgan and Morgan. "You just break out in a sweat for no reason you smoke pot and it stops. Why? I don't know I don't care. It works."

John Morgan and United for Care need nearly 700,000 signatures of support by Feb 1, 2016. Morgan added that won't be an issue. He has a database of names, numbers, and email addresses of those who signed last time. This time he also pledges to do a better job of educating older voters, "Where we really lost last time were voters 65 and older, especially when they got 75 and over."

And, 2016 is a presidential election year. Typically, there is higher voter turnout, a plus for the measure, according to Morgan.

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[farmer dave]

I Salute John Morgans efforts, But I am a little disheartened with the new proposal. It does not allow for any home cultivation. Not everyone with a disease can afford to purchase the medicine they need [and are going to get] at a state authorized store, grown at a considerable markup. Not every sick person in Florida has a rich uncle. I just get the feeling john is gunshy and bowing down to too many interests IE: Gov Scott , Pam Bondi, and a rather wealthy casino owner who blames pot for his sons death instead of maybe doing a little soul searching and realizing you need to spend time with your kids, not dump money on something that is really none of your business. But in saying that I will still vote yes on the new proposal, something is better than nothing. I guess its a start.

 

[Jedthedog]

I applaud John Morgan and certainly wish for a positive outcome next time around.. But it sure would be nice to see public service announcements with celebrities since that is who a lot of folks look up to get more organized..

 

[Compatak]

I'm glad this is making a come back and believe it will pass this time around but it's only a start to something much better. Because of the taxes and strict regulations the state of FL is planning to impose most won't be able to find it or afford to buy it. I'm hoping it won't be long till we can grow our own.