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April 1st, 2014 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda 
The Puerto Rican Senate is currently discussing the legalization of marihuana for medical use and its cultivation. Advocates of the move argue legalization will dramatically cut crime and legal costs on the Caribbean Island.
The Senate has started to debate legislation that would
decriminalize the consumption of small amounts of the drug for
medical purposes and allow people to cultivate the drug in their
homes. At present the possession of any amount of cannabis in
Puerto Rico is punishable with up to five years in prison and a
fine of $5,000.
Advocates of the reform argue that the current policy has proved
ineffective in the fight against the illegal drug trade on the
island. Last year, Representative Carlos Vargas, fronted the bill
to legalize and regulate the sale, possession and consumption of
marihuana and was met with a mixed response. But, the bill
appears to be steadily gaining momentum, and, if it is approved,
it will make Puerto Rico the first US overseas territory to
legalize the drug. The bill itself would legalize the possession
of up to 14 grams of the drug.
The president of Puerto Rico’s Chamber of Representatives, Jaime
Perello, said that he became convinced of the drug’s medicinal
use after a number of public hearings and testimonies from
patients.
“The work that has been done with the issue in public
hearings has convinced me that this is the right treatment for
some medical conditions and the controlled use of medical
marihuana can improve quality of life,” Perello told the
Puerto Rican publication, elnuevodia.com.
In spite of enthusiasm for the bill, the Puerto Rican Department
of Finance has asked for more time to assess the legislation and
carry out an investigation into the possible impacts on the
economy. In addition, the president of Puerto Rico’s Health
Commission, Lydia Mendez, proposed a number of changes to the
legislation.
She asked for a clause to be included in the bill that would
prohibit the cultivation of marihuana within a certain distance
of clinics.
“Both the Department of Health and the Department of
Agriculture have said that there have to be specific regulations
in place that govern how the drug is prescribed and to
whom,” said Mendez.
Earlier this year, Colorado became the first US state to begin
selling marihuana for recreational use. Washington has also
legalized pot, but it will not begin the sale of the drug until
later this year.
In December of last year, Uruguay became the first country in
history to legalize the consumption, sale and cultivation of
cannabis. The controversial move drew criticism from the UN which
condemned the policy as “dangerous” and in violation of
the 1961 international narcotics convention.
“Drug-traffickers will choose the path of least resistance,
so it is essential that global efforts to tackle the drug problem
are unified. When governments consider their future policies on
this, the primary consideration should be the long-term health
and welfare of the population,” said Raymond Yans, the INCB
(International Narcotics Control Board) president in a statement.
President Mujica of Uruguay said his policy was aimed at
undercutting the illicit drugs trade by charging less for
cannabis than the black market value.
Source Article from http://rt.com/news/puerto-rico-legalize-marijuana-605/
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