From the opinion:

Under the MMMA, a qualifying registered patient is not subject to arrest, prosecution, or penalty for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the act, provided that the patient possesses an amount of usable marijuana that does not exceed 2.5 ounces. The statutory definition of "medical use" includes internal possession. Therefore, the MMMA shields registered patients from prosecution for the internal possession of marijuana, provided that the patient does not otherwise possess more than 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana. MCL 333.26427(b), however, provides a list of activities that are not protected by the MMMA, which includes driving while under the influence. Engaging in those activities removes a registered patient from the MMMA's protection because the patient is no longer acting in accordance with the MMMA. The MMMA does not define what it means to be "under the influence," but the phrase clearly contemplates something more than having any amount of marijuana in one's system and requires some effect on the person. Thus, the MMMA's protections extend to a registered patient who internally possesses marijuana while operating a vehicle unless the patient is under the influence of marijuana. The immunity from prosecution provided under the MMMA to a registered patient who drives with indications of marijuana in his or her system but is not otherwise under the influence of marijuana inescapably conflicts with MCL 257.625(8), which prohibits a person from driving with any amount of marijuana in her or system. Under the MMMA, all other acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the MMMA do not apply to the medical use of marijuana. Consequently, MCL 257.625(8) does not apply to the medical use of marijuana. The Court of Appeals incorrectly concluded that defendant could be convicted under MCL 257.625(8) without proof that he had acted in violation of the MMMA by operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of marijuana.

And the Court also suggested that the state legislature institute THC limits, akin to blood alcohol levels.

etc.

This is relatively speaking, progressive in tone.

And yet, it didn't seem to provoke much animated discussion - if any - here or elsewhere.

For me, I raised my head ever so slightly, as I always do when a wisp of rhetorically fresh air is emitted from the festering cauldron. But, then, I thought that until I see some action to accompany these few verbal crumbs, I'll figuratively turn the page.

There is that quote, purportedly by Einstein, that the definition of an idiot is someone who does the same thing over and over and expects a different result. I no longer - since long ago - spend any energy expecting anything progressive from O.

Relief - joy - pride - you must be feeling it all, and if I had to guess, I bet you haven't stopped smiling since you heard the news!

Elder Daughter has now been home four days, and already has two scheduled interviews next week with American Savings Bank and Hawaiian Airlines. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

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