~ The benefits for seriously ill patients are currently being explored in other countries and Israel has approved its use for medicinal purposes.
~ Cannabis is a well known anti-emetic and anti-nausea treatment for seriously ill cancer patients who require chemotherapy.
~ Patients who are suffering from serious illnesses have an "inalienable" right to better their quality of life.
~ FDA, Investigational New Drug (IND) requirements are cost prohibitive to researching the efficacy of cannabis thus, it will not be considered for significant research unless re-scheduling occurs.
~ In a 2004 AARP poll more than 72% of the 45+ age group feels that cannabis should be allowed for medicinal purposes.