Senator John McCain on Medical Marijuana 8-11-07

[22knowa]

Do they live in a bubble

[1984isnow]

the gateway theory has been disproven, and McCain is ill informed on marijuana, all these politicians are COWARDS, even obama a one time smoker himself, is afraid to address it, but at LEAST he had enough sence not to continue wasting money, and raiding med., mj fascilities, and arresting sick and dying patients, the war on drugs is a 72 year failure!!, as far as i know, people are STILL smoking pot!. GET INFORMED, and quit being political cowards!!!

[kbreality]

why has this clip only been watched 5800 times?? not only is this proof that mccain is a neo-con from the gut, it's also proof that hemp should/could/might be a valid consideration for alternative energy and products that would replace using trees to produce!

we need to share this w/friends, friends!

[BathingReggaeApe]

McCain ride dicks, NOT IN THE WHITE HOUSE, fag

[LeprechaunDrunk]

gateway drug eh? sure. keep it illegal, so that it's only in the hands of dangerous drug dealers, who could care less about the quality or purity of the marijuana they are selling. keep it in the hands of gangland activity, so people buying marijuana from these people will be exposed to other drugs that these criminals are selling. John McCain, the gateway theory is false.

[darkistartist]

Marijuana may be best for emotional pain, depression, BUT Opium is BEST for physical pain relief, euphoria, joy, peace, relaxation. For 7,000+ years, Humans have taken Opium orally. No one ever had any problems with Opium until drug companies started tampering with it and they created dangerous drugs like Heroin, Morphine, Oxcodone, Hydrocodone, etc. Pure Opium from Mother Nature (or "God") is much safer and less addictive than the man-made, chemical-based, "synthetic alternatives".

[Killerjosh89]

um, yeah..it is the best

[NAMELESSRA]

Now with the government taking over our banks, I honestly believe we have bigger issues to worry about in America. Let's allocate these billions in a wasteful drug war over to more effective programs and put all these drug dealers out of business by legalizing it and taxing it just like tobacco! WE NEED A BOON IN THIS ECONOMY!

[sangrila007]

this freaking mcCain gets lucky with women white people in general althoough he is a moron

[GreenReaper77]

What an ignorant ass hole. 100,000 people die each year due to legal drugs. He needs to get his facts strait. Deaths due to marijuana overdose - 0. Marijuana is safer.

[grkpektis]

fuck mccain what a cocksuker. I hope he gets AIDS, I bet you he will take marijuana then.

[xsoadxx075]

Pills:

Addiction

Overdose

Long term and Short term side effects

Dependance

Expensive

MEDICAL Marijuana:

None.

Assuming you take it orally (cookie, brownie).

[mswhatchamacallit]

McCain is a dumbass BITCH

[enw420]

I want to know where McCain's sources are...why doesn't he elaborate on why the "other way" are "far more effective"..what other ways...what are the side effects...what are long term effects...this pisses me off...seriously. This is bullshit.

[pandanus1]

Look McCain, I respect your opinion. HOWEVER The ACTUAL FACT is that

marijuana is a gateway drug, for a small minority of its users only (of course those who abuse dangerous drugs are going to also use marijuana.) The FACT is that most marijuana users are healthy people who live normal lives and there are millions in America and around the world. Stop focusing on the medical reasons and Just Legalize it and let the human race move on!

[numbah12time]

If they actually provided each other with current research and statistics it would show that synthetic pills have many side effects and can make illnesses worse, while marijuana aids health and recover.

[pruane2fornever]

I could go on forever about this single video, but disregarding the fact that his opinions on the matter are misinformed, narrow minded, and ignorant, just his inability to put a proper sentence together is enough to show why this man should not be president.

We need a president who's IQ exceeds their age.

[amandalovesrayt]

I have been smoking pot sence I was 14 and I am now 25, I have never ever ever wanted to try any other drug. McCain is a stupid fuck and I pray he doesnt win....

[penniewebb]

dumb

[natejazz]

asswipe, i hope he gets terminal cancer and suffers

[tboneinkc]

Im a seizure patient I'm chaning my vote!

[mrmelo25]

McCain-typical 18th century brain stuck in its box. Wait til his family member is suffering from nausea induced by the poison of chemotherapy. Just put more nasty artificial agents into that person's body. Stupid Stupid STUPID.

[420IrishRasta420]

This just changed my vote. go Obama!

[IsYouASmart]

what an asshole.

[dickieshitts]

I like how he said he believes there are alternative medicines yet gives no such examples.

[homicidalaficianado]

if it helps people that are suffering, then who are we to deny them something that comes from nature that eases their pain

[mrchronicsmoker]

the comments below go from the top to the bottom

[mrchronicsmoker]

nice try attempting to cover up your arrogance.so once you win this rigged election have fun screwing up our once beautiful nation senator mcCain.

[mrchronicsmoker]

the reason mcCain is against marijuana is because no patent can be placed on it for the reason that it is in fact a plant [unlike the government have attempted to portray it] and therefore the large drug companies cannot mass produce it.

[mrchronicsmoker]

i have one thing to say to mcCain. with all pharmaceutical drugs normally comes some risk and the only drug, so to say, that will safely eradicate cancer is, in fact, cannabis sativa

[mrchronicsmoker]

if this election wasn't rigged i would say this is why obama is going to win

[ColonelCognitional]

McCain, you fuckin pig!! Your ignorance is nauseating...

[touchesdogs]

i tell you what,, im a very strong republican and after watching this i decided i am voting for obama this year.

the ladies facts were true,, most medical professionals and practitioner support the use of pot instead of using chemical drugs made by man that have a high rate of inducing vomiting and nausea.

[crazyape71]

I don't understand why politicians would rather pump people full of man made chemical drugs, that are far more addictive and far more dangerous, than a natural plant that has no dangerous side affects. These same people allow alcohol to be legal and it kills more people per year than anything else, and causes more financial and personal problems. It all boils down to money. If you can grow your own, politicians won't make any money from it. What a bunch of hipocritical alcoholic assholes!

[brotherkay77]

marijuana has dangerous side affects.

[crazyape71]

prove it Dr.

[danthemann150utube]

mcain is an ignorant little bitch, marijuana is only a gateway drug because weve been told it kills brain cell, and other bullshit, marijuana is moderation relieves stress, improves outlook on life, and has many other benefits. Marijuana can actually replace 20% of existing prescription drugs. Hes way too old school for me.

[littleman0220]

he dodges the fucking question by saying that he "believes her statistics are false" as if he knows everything... he tries to imply that industrial hemp can be used as a drug which it CANNOT. Marijuana relives chemotherapy patients of nausia in addition to stimulating their lost appetite due to the chemo... ignorant novice.

[burnaphatty]

I just cant vote for him!

[Racer1968]

McCruel, you are one ignorant, uncaring war mongering S.O.B.!

I'm not saying Cannabis is completely benign or for children (unless authorized by a doctor) but if it wasn't a relatively safe and effective medication do you think The American College of Physicians, 124,000 strong, would release a position paper endorsing medical marijuana in Feb 08.

What McCain doesn't want you to know >

To see the ACP paper Google > American College of Physicians Marijuana.

[music0123456789]

fuck him

[Jarroty]

that fucker wants cancer patients to suffer....he is an old ignorant that dose not want marijuana patients to grow their own medicine because if that happens the goverment will loose money

[signsbyrusty]

I'll do my part to defeat this guy and vote Obama08.

[ishtrice]

wrong!! ron paul all day

[cjshamrock]

That pretty much takes him off the list of millions.

[JesusHChristofLDS]

McCain's wife, Cindy, is the Hensley in Hensley, the nation's third-largest Anheuser-Busch distributor. Google Mccain and beer. The pharmaceutical companies and liquor industry are marijuanas competition.

[CHOCOTHAI]

what a scumbag he is, i hope he gets a terminal illness.

[MyCatWearsClothes]

mccain is dangerous.

[paintballftw]

McCain is the biggest douchebag ever

[Leach000]

Vote Ron Paul! He wants to legalize the use of medical and recreational marijuana.

[chillguysplease]

Too late. The GOP has this asswipe in the bag already.

Let's just hope this 'maverick' alienates moderate conservatives enough to switch sides. Another 4 years of Republicans in the White House? No thanks...

[Leach000]

What other ways does he suggest medical marijuana users relieve their pain. I think if one politician would have the balls to just say that they support medical and recreational use of marijuana they would have no competition in the election.

[queezy420]

kucinech did....but he dropped out of the race.....

[14Tamayo]

Only the government officials say that, the rest of the world say the contrary

[likeminas]

fucking asswipe

[Hackiesacker007]

"thats why I'm here for"

wow McCain doesn't even know proper English

DUMBASS

[bobo1892]

I can't stand to hear or see these politicians calling mary jane a gate way drug. There are over 30 million herb users in america alone. Most true herbalist don't touch hard drugs at all. Some herbalist are even spirtual too.

[poop121]

let's see who mccain's advisers are....HENRY fucking KISSINGER, bill kristol, richard armitage. get ready for more neocon wars.

[john10fan]

fuck mcgay

[earlsroadking]

his more "effective way" is big drug companies drugs that support him!

[xtme]

fuck ron paul ....loser like no other....

[getoffutube]

well considering you dont do any of your own research just tow the govt line like you do on 9/11. Its just pathetic.

[sharonny19]

McCain needs a J to clear his screwed up head.

[zasabiibasaz]

its not a gateway drug

ive been smoking for 8 years and never even touched alcohol

they say cigarettes are likely to be the first drug a druggie takes

why dont u make those illegal u fucking moron!

[xtme]

shut ur face you fucking loser

[tedweird]

um, she wasn't talking specifically about "pain and suffering" (which he said twice). she said it was to prevent nausea and vomiting, and thus help prevent weightloss and eventual stoppage of cancer treatment. he is arguing against a different point, not giving a counterpoint.

[savageUSA]

Yes John let's help these patients deal with their pain by arresting them along with the doctors. Way to help lower health care costs JACKASS!

[deronde]

Aside from Ron Paul, this was at least the second best answer from a Republican.. at least he leaves it open to debate

[dilligaf420]

Here is a perfect example of a life long politician completely ignoring the american people and standing by his own oppressive and unfounded beliefs while there is real human suffering going on.

[maofas]

His reply is completely pathetic btw. I'm going to take the word of countless Ivy League researchers and practicing professionals, not an organization, gov't or otherwise, that's part of the corporate drug manufacturing complex which would lose billions of dollars a year if marijuana were legalized.

[maofas]

As far as people not thinking the legalization of marijuana is an important issue there are a ton of people in jail for marijuana-related charges alone. That's a huge drain on tax payers and, worse, those people might not have been criminals when they went into jail, but they probably will be turned into criminals by the time they get out.

[sibannac8avitas]

thats a hell of a question:)

[HCorell]

John McCain is the most decent Republican out there with dignity and honesty, truly. Issue of medical marijuana is peanuts when there are issues like the war in Iraq, bad trade deals, health care and education crisis, future of economy etc. Besides, even a presidential candidate can't know everything so give him a rest.

[Tuuktalus]

If you consider freedom peanuts, then you need to reexamine what freedom means. Try going to jail for even one night. Its quite uncomfortable to say the least. Now tack on a year. 2 years, ten years. Now try it when you are a 90 lb man with cancer or AIDS and you cant hold down your food. The issue of medical marijuana is one of freedom, and freedom is not peanuts.

[thinkfloyd1973]

good answer

[nakedfrenzy6241]

Yes give McCain what he wants, more federal drugs and less that are grown from the ground.

[elbizatch]

lol another point of ignorance, hemp isnt used for smoking, the idea that non-THC hemp shouldnt be grown in america is COMPLETELY ignorant and idiotic, do ur research and its illegal to keep the rich rich.

[Stav319]

People who think marijuana is bad, arent Eduacted about it, never reserched it, dont know jack sh*t about it, and dont wanna know anything about it, plain and simple.

If you dont wanna belive it then go f*ck urself

[hahafuckyoutoo]

Pathetic. US soldiers are dying every day for NOTHING and all you fucktards can worry about is your fucking high?

Pot doesn't help with pain, and the republican asshat was correct about the stupid bitch's stats being DEAD WRONG?

If you have to lie, your cause is for shit.

[maofas]

Pot doesn't help with pain? What?!

Thanks for making it (more) obvious that you're clueless.

[1941joe]

ignorant statement(s) from the senator,I is not a doctor

[cubanconfusion]

I use to have respect for McCain but now i see how ignorant he is. And who is he to argue with someone in the medical field. What an idiot.

[Stav319]

Right on 100%

[bact2]

I have a chronic illness and a med marijuana card for chronic nerve pain in my ankles, I was on morphine for a year, so I beg to differ with McCain. Im a die high, don't wanna contact high? I suggest you run and hide.

[hahafuckyoutoo]

Whatever, dipshit. Anyone who smokes knows it's useless for pain. You'll just be HIGH and in pain.

Liars like you deserve the pain. Good for you.

[jackfire55]

lol He so dos not know what he is talking about

[hugesinker]

What an intellectual infant. Federal drug laws are against the 10th amendment. Tell an adult that they can not do what they want with their own body, like the government knows their body better than they do. Asshole.

[cypr25]

I wa gunna say, it'd be much different for me buying joints from a store where unlike a ILLEGAL drug dealer, i can get those joints,some of that H, E, GhB, DMT, COKE!, like durrrr. thats how the gateway is make and opened.

[evanj21]

Cannabis is not a gateway drug, about half of Americans have tried it. Is half our population heroine or cocaine addicts?

[urgannalose123]

Cannabis is only a gateway drug when it is illegal. When the Netherlands seperated cannabis from a criminal market hard drug use decreased in the netherlands.

[Stav319]

wow, very very interesting