While it's true that the SAFE Banking Act is important to provide financial services to cannabis businesses, it shouldn't be the sole focus. The argument that "nothing else will have any juice" without passing this act oversimplifies the complexity of cannabis reform. There are numerous aspects to consider beyond banking, such as facilitating access to medical cannabis for therapeutic use and research, prioritizing patients, product safety and the normalization of cannabis medicines and public health and individual wellbeing. Furthermore, the tweet's argument about Congress failing to pass even small incremental reforms doesn't necessarily translate to a lack of hope for comprehensive reforms. I would like to point out steps Congress has taken in passing the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Act. This legislation represented an important stride forward; however, I believe it is essential to emphasize the urgent need for comprehensive federal medical cannabis legislation. I implore you all to make cannabis patients a priority in your considerations on cannabis policy. Cannabis reform is a complex issue with a wide range of considerations, including public opinion, legal challenges, economic impacts, and more. Suggesting that one reform should pave the way for all others overlooks the nuanced nature of legislative decision-making. To learn more about comprehensive Federal legislation as proposed @americansforsafeaccess visit safeaccess.org/model_legislation

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