This Bud's For You

Reggae artist Peter Tosh said it best with his hit song "Legalize It". The legendary 
 Bob Marley  also glorified it in his music.   Of course they were referring to marijuana.
 In the 1970's marijuana was just as popular as it is today. However most were using 
 it to get high, some were using it for medicinal purposes. We've come a long way since then, with many states now legalizing it. There is ongoing research to tap into its 
 medicinal uses. It has been used for many years to treat glaucoma, and given to   
 cancer patients to alleviate  nausea.

 I think this herb will prove to have great impact in the field of medicine. Though
 Peter and Bob are no longer with us,   we can certainly appreciate their vision. 
   many will continue to use it to get high, many more will benefit from its medicinal 
   attributes. To all those  who will benefit now,  and in the future, I'll  just light up my spliff and say; "This buds for you".
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Johnson-Saunders Avatar
December 6, 2014 at 8:58 PM
Hi Joseph, coming back to congratulate you on your awesome win! I think you covered all the bases and yes, I agree, for medical purposes, marijuana can help some. I just hope it's used and regulated properly! Hugs, Rhonda
Dietrich Avatar
December 4, 2014 at 9:45 PM
Love it, and I totally agree. thanks for letting me know what you entered in the contest. Congrats.
Kendrick Avatar
December 3, 2014 at 12:44 PM
Creative winning entry..Way to go in the contest..Congratulations to you..Sara
Guzzi Avatar
December 1, 2014 at 7:57 PM
A lot of truth told here my friend, there's high & then there high, marijuana will make you laugh, hungry & maybe go to sleep? Not go berserk & kill someone now that's high? or beat your wife, etc. on & on - but now that THEY can tax it- the goverments will be content. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
May Avatar
December 2, 2014 at 7:10 AM
All you will get is the munchies...Thank you for my placement Debbie
Allison Avatar
December 1, 2014 at 5:04 PM
the drug has pros and cons - very well penned Joseph:-) hugs Jan xxx
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