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Nelson Introduces 'Medicinal Cannabis Patient Care Act' Following Expedition

ST. CROIX -- Sen. Terrence "Positive" Nelson officially introduced his medicinal marijuana legislation at a press conference on Tuesday, following an expedition to Washington State and Colorado, where the senator and his delegation met with government officials, leaders in the field of medicinal marijuana, and other advocates. I really felt the need to play Peter Tosh's song, "Legalize It" as I walked up, but I know my staff would not permit me, but I just had to share that with you. -- Sen. Terrence "Positive" Nelson. Held at the Curriculum Center located west of the St. Croix Central High School at 10:00 a.m., Nelson, along with members of the expedition, including St. Thomas Sen. Tregenza Roach, Dr. Manuel Da Motta, D.O., and others, spoke about their experience, making known that they were now stronger advocates of the drug than before the trip. "This trip took me on a spiritual expedition," Nelson said, "I'm having a spiritual experience, people, and it's beauti...