He slid my article across his desk right at me. “Not everything’s funny. You want to be a wise guy or a journalist?” he said. “Why can’t I be both?” I snapped.

I’m glad Dr. Nieder is not going to be prescribing cannabis as I would never see a doctor that displays such scientific ignorance. Dr. Nieder claims smoking cannabis has only been an issue for 50 years in America. In fact in 1937 the most ridiculous legislation was passed by Congress.

A week after attending the West Tisbury Congregational Church service on Sunday, Nov. 10, to hear guest pastor Rev. Reebee Girash give a sermon explicitly focused on actively responding to the climate crisis, one striking impression still seems central to all the others.

For 50 years the smoking of marijuana has been a major issue in our country. The idea that marijuana should be considered a medication is a fairly recent addition to the debate. It is a clever addition, however, because “medicines” are good and should be available to those who need them.