Ghost of Jesse Stout
Member
I am new to this forum. But I appreciate that there is a place for everyone to learn, share, and grow as a community. I've been an advocate for far too many years and I never thought I'd see our country finally start to turn the corner on how it views cannabis. This is an exciting time for all of us. Which brings me to my point. This forum is chock full of people that want to argue and fight over every single issue. And it is particularly evident in the stuff I've read about the compassion centers. The endless complaining about prices, variety, quality, purchasing of medicine, etc. is all very tiresome.
As an old man who's been around too long, I wanted to make a plea to my brothers and sisters in this community. And my message is simple: Try to Stay Positive. I know it sounds trite and old. And I know people will say that they're sick and they're tired of getting scammed. I understand all that. But know this...our community is finally at the table. We are finally being heard in the halls of our state capitols and even among those in Washington, DC. Now is the time for us to be united, to stand together, to work as one -- because victory is close at hand.
So the next time you want to say that you've heard the Slater Center has $440 ounces, or that CannaCare Docs is a sham, or that your caregiver is shady, please stop and take a breath. Take a moment to appreciate that we have a program in RI that keeps us free from arrest or prosecution for doing something that helps us. Be thankful that there are great people in our community that are helping patients with good meds. Acknowledge that there are people who are willing to risk their own freedom to open compassion centers (which may not be perfect yet -- but they are a start of what will be a great system).
So the next time you want to post something negative about a compassion center, take a timeout and consider giving them a call. Ask to speak with the owner or the manager. Let them know your concerns and try to be a part of the solution.
The next time you want to bad-mouth your caregiver, think about ways you can be part of the solution. Encourage friends, family members, neighbors and other good people to consider entering our state program. Volunteer your time at RIPAC or any other organization that promotes responsibility in our program.
I know a lot of this may not be possible if you're really sick. But all of us can take the simple step of toning down the negative comments. Try to find what's positive out there. Let's all be beacons of hope for our state medical marijuana program. And if we can all do our part, the future will be bright.
As an old man who's been around too long, I wanted to make a plea to my brothers and sisters in this community. And my message is simple: Try to Stay Positive. I know it sounds trite and old. And I know people will say that they're sick and they're tired of getting scammed. I understand all that. But know this...our community is finally at the table. We are finally being heard in the halls of our state capitols and even among those in Washington, DC. Now is the time for us to be united, to stand together, to work as one -- because victory is close at hand.
So the next time you want to say that you've heard the Slater Center has $440 ounces, or that CannaCare Docs is a sham, or that your caregiver is shady, please stop and take a breath. Take a moment to appreciate that we have a program in RI that keeps us free from arrest or prosecution for doing something that helps us. Be thankful that there are great people in our community that are helping patients with good meds. Acknowledge that there are people who are willing to risk their own freedom to open compassion centers (which may not be perfect yet -- but they are a start of what will be a great system).
So the next time you want to post something negative about a compassion center, take a timeout and consider giving them a call. Ask to speak with the owner or the manager. Let them know your concerns and try to be a part of the solution.
The next time you want to bad-mouth your caregiver, think about ways you can be part of the solution. Encourage friends, family members, neighbors and other good people to consider entering our state program. Volunteer your time at RIPAC or any other organization that promotes responsibility in our program.
I know a lot of this may not be possible if you're really sick. But all of us can take the simple step of toning down the negative comments. Try to find what's positive out there. Let's all be beacons of hope for our state medical marijuana program. And if we can all do our part, the future will be bright.
