New York's Medical Marijuana Mess

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I was one of the first to commend Governor Andrew Cuomo on a job well done when he passed the medical marijuana law in New York State, but I have since been so disappointed in his handling, or mishandling, of this very issue. The governor does not seem to understand that it is a not only morally wrong but it is also negligent to pass a law like this and then simply wash your hands of the subject.

The patients in need of medicinal marijuana to whom this law applies must meet very rigorous criteria and adhere to the extremely strict guidelines set forth by this law. That being said, once patients have then registered online through the state website, waited to get their cards, sought out physicians both willing and able to prescribe marijuana, they must then find one of the few locations that offers the medication only to...

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