Medical marijuana bill introduced in Ohio Senate

Last week, Sen. Tom Roberts (D-Trotwood) introduced S.B. 343, the Ohio Medical Compassion Act. This compassionate legislation would allow patients and their caregivers to possess and cultivate marijuana to treat the patients' serious illnesses. Please take a moment now to contact your state senator and urge him or her to support S.B. 343.

The introduction of the bill has already received significant media coverage. This is an excellent opportunity to show the widespread support that exists for this legislation. Please take a moment to respond by writing a letter to the editor of your local paper. If you would like help with your letter, please e-mail Zane@mpp.org.

If you are, or you know, a patient who might benefit from medical marijuana, or a supportive medical professional, social service worker, law enforcement officer, or clergy member, we would like to hear from you. Please contact me at (202) 462-5747, ext. 119, or at Zane@mpp.org.

Communication with constituents is one of the most decisive factors for legislators when considering an issue. Your e-mail could help alleviate the suffering of many Ohio patients suffering from cancer, AIDS, and other debilitating conditions. Please take action today and pass this message along to friends, family, neighbors, and e-mail lists so that others can stand up for Ohio's most vulnerable residents.