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Originally Posted by JoMar
Cigarettes have carcinogens which are present in the tobacco plant, marijuana doesn't.
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Actually cannabis smoke contains at least 50 of the carcinogens contained in tobacco smoke.
Does smoking cannabis cause cancer? | Cancer Research UK
BTW, I am all for whatever it takes to help alleviate the pain in terminally ill cancer patients, those seeking some relief from glaucoma and people experiencing terrible pain that cannot otherwise be satisfactorily alleviated. The problem with "medical" marijuana use is sleaze bag entrepreneurs find their way around poorly written laws. That is happening right now in several states. Certain doctors grant "patients" medical marijuana prescriptions because they are allegedly experiencing some contrived but unproven "pain". I know a few situations among people of my acquaintance. They are just stoners playing the game to get their weed.
Furthermore there is big money in the medical marijuana business. Guess why those pushing the legislation want it so badly?