Write your Representative in support of SB3
Take a moment and contact your state representative to show your support for medical marijuana. Below are a few talking points that you can incorporate into your call, email or letter. Written letters are the most effective but personal emails and phone calls are very helpful too!
- Cannabis as Medicine has been studied and proven to be extremely effective in treating Epilepsy, PTSD, Dementia, Cancer, Crohn’s Disease, Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, even Arthritis and chronic pain conditions.
- 23 other states that have approved Medicinal Cannabis
- This is not a partisan issue as both republicans and democrats support SB3 – this is an issue of compassion
- Caregivers should not be forced to move in order to access this life saving treatment.
- no patient or caretaker should have to choose between obeying the law and saving their own, or their loved one’s life.
- SB3 passed out of the Senate on May 12th, with a vote of 40-7
- Where you live should not determine whether you live or you die, whether you suffer, or whether you find relief.
- Avoid references to recreational use of marijuana; the focus of your comments should be on medical marijuana at this time.
View SB 3 – Compassionate Use of Cannabis Bill
SAMPLE LETTER
I am writing you today on behalf of several Pennsylvanians, whose stories have touched my heart. It has come to my attention that we have an overwhelming amount of patients in Pennsylvania that are suffering needlessly. Traditional therapies and pharmaceuticals are not sufficient in treating their conditions. We have the opportunity to help them.
Where you live should not determine whether you live or you die, whether you suffer, or whether you find relief. Cannabis as Medicine has been studied and proven to be extremely effective in treating Epilepsy, PTSD, Dementia, Cancer, Crohn’s Disease, Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, even Arthritis and chronic pain conditions. Those suffering from these debilitating conditions deserve to have the same treatments as patients in roughly 23 other states that have been fortunate enough to have access to Medicinal Cannabis. The desperate families of these patients should not be forced to move in order to access this life saving treatment. Furthermore, no patient or caretaker should have to choose between obeying the law and saving their own, or their loved one’s life.
You soon will have the opportunity to cast a vote on SB3, which passed out of the Senate on May 12th, with a vote of 40-7. We have a number of advocates who are very knowledgeable in the area of cannabis treatments who would be glad to visit with you and discuss any concerns or questions you may have on this subject. I feel confident that once you examine the evidence and see the overall safety and efficacy compared to other treatments these patients are offered that you, like me, will be convinced we need to act on this immediately. I look forward to hearing of your enthusiastic support. I’ll follow up next week with a phone call in the event that you find yourself with questions or concerns.
Thank you for your time and your service.
Sincerely,