Washington Torn Over I-502

Emotions are running high over Initiative 502, the measure to "remove state-law prohibitions against producing, processing, and selling marijuana" for Washington state residents 21+.

Activists from every corner are speaking out in support (or contempt) of the new Initiative. An organization formed called Patients Against I-502 that aims to highlight the damages that I-502 could do to medical marijuana and its patients. "Legalization should not come," they say,  "at the expense of those who use cannabis for medicinal purposes."

NORML, a not-for-profit organization created to support the reform of marijuana lies, wrote an official response to Patients Against I-502. In it, they admit that the wording of the initiative may have some flaws, but any beginning is a great beginning. "At NORML, we support these efforts, even when imperfect, because the greater good achieved by legalization proposals outweighs the imperfect language."

According to Opposing Views, a recent poll was conducted that found 47% of respondents in favor of passing I-502. How do you feel about it?

 

The GOP and MMJ

With all of the buzz generating over this year's primary election for Republican Presidential candidate, we wanted to share something important to BOTH Collective: how the candidates feel about medicinal cannabis.

In this Huffington Post article, there's a featured slideshow listing the candidates and their opinions on medical marijuana use.
Santorum is in the slideshow too, although he admitted that he doesn't know the medical marijuana laws.

From the article: Without an informed opinion about policy, Santorum defended his argument using personal experience, according to Talking Points Memo. "I went to college too," he said.



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In Stock: Purple Kush

We've got a new Purple Kush in stock. Try this colorful full indica for a suggested donation of only $10 per gram.

Happy Friday, everyone! We're open until 9pm.

See You Tonight!

One of the NW Cannabis Crown judges shared some photos of his contest strains with us. Wow!

The pictured strain is Headband (suggested donation $12 per gram). Pick some up and try it out at the NW Cannabis Crown Vaporizing Lounge.

The party starts at 8pm. $5 at the door, and you MUST have your WA state medical marijuana authorization and be a pre-verified BOTH Collective patient (call ahead to pre-verify if you've never been in before: 206-588-1036).

Champagne Champagne LIVE at BOTH Collective

We've got special musical guests at this month's NW Cannabis Crown: Champagne Champagne!


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This will be Champagne Champagne's last show in the United States before they head off for their European tour. Don't miss out on this patient-only perk!

The NW Cannabis Crown is this Saturday, February 25th for pre-verified BOTH Collective patients only. 8pm, $5 at the door; see you there!

Medical Marijuana Across The Country

According to recent news, legislation to legalize medicinal cannabis is being proposed in Mississippi.



From the article:
At least one member of the senate is hoping lawmakers will get on board with the idea of medical marijuana. Currently the University of Mississippi legally grows marijuana for the federal government, and has been for at least a decade.

There's also news of medical marijuana making its debut in New Jersey.

We're excited to see the progress in the medicinal cannabis movement. Patients having greater access to medication is always great news!

New Strain: Strawberry Cough

This sativa-dominant hybrid can be found at BOTH Collective for a suggested donation of $12 per gram.