Medical Marijuana is a very controversial subject. My opinion on Marijuana comes from personal experience, not from using it myself but from watching family members use and abuse it. I have also seen a connection between its use and a person's troubles. It is my personal belief that the Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) is a very loosly regulated program that will cost the state much more money in the long run if continued.

The state should only allow a very limited number of patients to receive medical marijuana cards. There should be a pyramid system of prospectable patients to receive treatment. The top of the pyramid means you are qualified to receive treament, the bottom means there are other treatment options that are better for you and will save the state money.

The pyramid should be based on:

1. Life expectancy
2. Age
3. Payment
4. Psychological History
5. Criminal History

Life expectancy would be based on how long the patient is expected to live. Stage 4 cancer would be high on the pyramid. Multiple medical conditions requiring in-home health care services or long hospital stays would be high on the pyramid. A person who is in good physical health should be on the bottom. 

Age is a very important factor. Persons ages 18-30 would be on the bottom of the pyramid. Persons ages 80+ would be at the top. 

A person who pays for their own treatment can qualify. The amount required to pay the state would be based on the other factors on the pyramid.   

A person who has been treated in a psychiatric hospital (This includes treatment while housed in a California Department of Corrections facility) will be automatically placed on the bottom of the pyramid.  

A person with a history of long-term criminal behavior, or recent criminal activity should not and will not qualify unless they pay for their own treatment.

Persons who drive a vehicle on the streets & highways should not qualify for medical marijuana.