As the state of Michigan continues to gain ridiculous velocity into the world of Marijuana – both recreational and medicinal – I have started to hit Compassion Club meetings around my area.

For those that don’t know, these are “simply community-based support groups of patients, caregivers, families and loved ones, local caregiver groups, and the public, who meet regularly to learn and provide mutual support.” (Taken from the MMMA site)

The people there are a mix of Patients, Caregivers, organizational people and just people who are not sure of their involvement, but want to learn more about what is going on. Some are very sick, some are not. But one thing is consistent: They are there to answer questions, ask questions, and put their heart into this because they believe in Cannabis as something positive.

It is a team atmosphere and like any team, it’s not without conflict or disagreement. But from what I’ve seen, it’s all healthy debate striving to get MORE information, MORE answers, MORE action. These are the people that are going to initiate change in laws, change in community and change in perception.

And the people that run them work their asses off. People like Brad Forrester and Greg Francisco give tirelessly of their time, their money and their brain power for the good of us all. So Thank You to everyone who gives.

If you have a chance, go check out a Compassion Club meeting. It’s not an AA meeting. It’s not religious. It’s not a hippy-fest smokedown. It’s just real life with real people.

ReporterB – also check out these:

Marijuana.com – http://www.marijuana.com/

Michigan Medical Marijuana Association – http://www.michiganmedicalmarijuana.org/

HempNews – http://hempnewstv.wordpress.com/

420 Magazine – http://www.420magazine.com/forums/

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