Hoffman: Idaho’s crime against society

In his column, Wayne Hoffman of the Idaho Freedom Foundation labels as “counterproductive and heartless” Idaho’s marijuana statutes, “which say every single part of the cannabis plant, from stem to stern, so to speak, is illegal”:

When he was 10 years old, doctors diagnosed Josh Phillips with a kind of epilepsy that causes severe seizures. Now 19, and living with his parents in Salmon, Josh’s health future depends a great deal on how the state government chooses to treat him. Were he to live in any state contiguous to Idaho, Josh could get the CBD oil treatment he and his family believe would best relieve his suffering. But, because he lives in The Gem State, such treatment is considered a crime.

Josh is the hero in Idaho Freedom Foundation’s new short film, “Hope Vetoed.” The film shines light on CBD oil, which is made from cannabis, a possible treatment for Josh’s seizures. Josh’s story is one reason why I’m passionate about Idaho revising its laws that govern cannabis. Over the last several months, in regard to CBD oil sought as medicine, the Idaho Freedom Foundation has heard from many people — people you’d recognize and probably know as friends, family and neighbors. More here.

• “Hope Vetoed” video by Idaho Freedom Foundation