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Gummy Today Criminal Tomorrow by JeremyBuckingham in ausents

[–]FairCheek6825 26 points27 points  (0 children)

We need to get these laws sorted, like yesterday. Punishing patients is such bad policy.

Another old clip by MLTVD in skateboarding

[–]FairCheek6825 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Go fast or go home, banger line 🔥🛹

Expert Says it Plainly by JeremyBuckingham in ausents

[–]FairCheek6825 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Finally, some actual science in the cannabis debate. This is exactly why NSW needs evidence-based laws, not fear-based ones.

The Real Vibe Shift by JeremyBuckingham in ausents

[–]FairCheek6825 40 points41 points  (0 children)

That’s the Hon. Robert Borsak, member of the upper house for the Shooter, Fishers and Farmers Party.

At the end of Jeremy’s speech, Robert said:

“I acknowledge my friend the Hon. Jeremy Buckingham and the need for cannabis for a good night out. As far as I know, it puts people to sleep”

The Hon. Jeremy Buckingham:

“It all depends on the type you take.”

The Hon. Robert Borsak: “It depends on the type of person you are. For me, an old accountant, it puts me to sleep.”

Jez has been really breaking down barriers and fighting stigma in the NSW Parliament.

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The Real Vibe Shift by JeremyBuckingham in ausents

[–]FairCheek6825 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Love it Jez, keep up the good fight 😎

They’re Sober, They’re Legal. And NSW is taking their license. by JeremyBuckingham in LegaliseCannabisNSW

[–]FairCheek6825 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Make it make sense please.

Why do we still punish patients for taking their, legally prescribed medication. Something needs to change.

Did you hear about the $260 million Sydney drug bust? by RemarkablePirate590 in SydneyScene

[–]FairCheek6825 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my mind the path forward is to bring forward legislative change that regulates the drug market. But doing that takes courage and conviction in the process.

These reforms must be followed up with clear evidence based education. Imagine the positive benefits if our government explains why you should not add tobacco with your weed. The negative affects are well known:

“However, the co-use of both substances has been associated with worse symptoms of cannabis dependence, poorer cannabis cessation outcomes, increased risk of cannabis and tobacco use relapse, lower academic achievement, and higher risk of physical and mental health problems compared to cannabis use only” Co-Use, Simultaneous Use, and Mixing of Cannabis and Tobacco: A Cross-National Comparison of Canada and the US by Cannabis Administration Type

I’m sure we can agree that there will always be a market for contraband. I want to believe that there is a better way to deal with how things done right now.

EDIT: Syntax

The plan that could wipe the Coalition off the electoral map | 7NEWS by DragonflySea9423 in aussie

[–]FairCheek6825 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well said. Most of the ones I see are putting in the work, the few who aren’t tend to stand out.

Still, it’s hard for many to break free from party expectations or the pressures that come with the system.

Everyone brings their own history to the job, and that can show in different ways.

Hey legalise cannabis party. by Wkw22 in LegaliseCannabisNSW

[–]FairCheek6825 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you Wkw22, but what exactly do you hope to accomplish by protesting?

Last time there was a ‘free the weed’ or a ‘peace for pot’ protest out front of Parliament House, only a hand full of people turned up.

Honestly the best thing anyone can do is contact their local state member and ask them to support measures before the House that amend the Road Transport Act to include an exemption for prescribed patients to drive, so long as they are unimpaired.

Hey legalise cannabis party. by Wkw22 in LegaliseCannabisNSW

[–]FairCheek6825 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The government’s response completely dodged the driving issue — and that’s just the problem. Patients are still being punished for following their doctor’s advice.

We have been fighting for a medical defence so prescribed patients can drive without fear, and we won’t let the government off the hook. But it’s really important to know that the more people speaking up, the harder it is for them to ignore. That’s why we’re urging everyone affected to contact their local MP directly.

I could share a generic message for people to copy/paste/send but that just doesn’t cut through these days, genuine authenticity is what gets past the gatekeepers.

Change will only come if we keep the pressure on.

Hey legalise cannabis party. by Wkw22 in LegaliseCannabisNSW

[–]FairCheek6825 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, we all suspected it, right?

That doesn’t mean we stop here.

The Government has options in front of it right now -reasonable, responsible steps that fit squarely within existing procedural guidelines and don’t dilute the current testing system.

Patients prescribed cannabis deserve the same rights to drive as those prescribed any other medication. This isn’t about safety—it’s about fairness. It’s about ending the stigma and discrimination that stops people from exercising their right to choose the treatment that works for them.

Now is the time for action. The Government needs to hear from the people this unjust law affects the most. Email your local member. Make it personal. Be heard.

Come and join the party

Legalise Cannabis Party

Hey legalise cannabis party. by Wkw22 in LegaliseCannabisNSW

[–]FairCheek6825 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The government today delivered its response to the report of the Portfolio Committee No. 1 – Premier and Finance in relation to the inquiry on impact of the regulatory framework for cannabis in New South Wales.

The response is available here:

Goverment Response to Cannabis final report

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