Nan Rich Backs John Morgan's Medical Marijuana Initiative

Nan Rich, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, says she backs John Morgan's medical marijuana initiative, United for Care.

Morgan, who is putting his clout behind Charlie Crist, Rich's probable Democratic Primary opponent, has said he wants "United for Care" on the ballot to legalize the use of medical marijuana in Florida.

Ive seen the research, Ive studied the issue, and Ive met with patients who clearly benefit and desperately need medically prescribed cannabis, Rich said in a press release. Nineteen other states and the District of Columbia already allow medical marijuana to be dispensed on a doctors order. Florida should join their ranks. Thats why Im signing the petition to get this important measure on the ballot in 2014 and Im calling on all of my friends and supporters to do the same. There is simply no reason patients should suffer when an effective, safe, and organic remedy is readily available.