Originally Posted by
essxjay
CBD is not psychoactive -- whether derived from cannabis or hemp -- and can be remarkably effective on chronic pain, inflammation, seizures and anxiety (for example) with few side effects. Perhaps you are conflating cannabidiol (CBD) with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)? CBD by itself is about as intoxicating as a couple of aspirin. CBD even with a percentage point or two of THC (well below the psychoactive threshold for most) can be even more effective. Not suggesting that all MJ used by medical MJ cardholders is pure or nearly pure CBD, just that there are thousands of strains each with its own effects profile.
I'm not sure I understand you here: are you saying vets are not permitted to use MMJ or even apply for a MMJ card if they wish to use VA services?
As for TSOs, I don't understand why anyone would want to deny their fellow citizens access to safe, effective medicine by virtue of being employed by a federal agency, especially if whatever they're taking does not impair them on the job. Additionally, better access to safer pain relief landside for ALL citizens means less incentive for SOME citizens to pilfer bags airside, whether for opioids or other items with high resale value.
I don't want to deny anyone access to safe effective medicine.
That said, MMJ is illegal at the federal level. It does not seem appropriate to exempt one particular group of federal employees from federal laws, particularly when those very employees are tasked with reporting the presence of state-legal MMJ to the authorities if it is detected.
If a TSO wants to use MMJ in lieu of big pharma meds, that TSO should do the same thing ordinary citizens are expected to do: follow federal law until such time as their legislators decide to vote to change the law and legalize MMJ at the federal level.