Worries about a marijuana registry

After reading the various articles regarding the registry issue which keeps popping up in the news and how it was put together with out the publics notice or input, it was brought to my attention that there seems something strange with the medical marijuana program.

Is there a medical marijuana registry that the patients don’t know they are on? Why do the police have to know who is on medical marijuana? Why do they have to have access to peoples medical information? They are not qualified medical professionals and is this not a violation of the HIPAA law? Shouldn’t people’s medical information be protected? This is a serious violation of people’s privacy.

It seems that patients on the medical marijuana program are being singled out. Isn’t that profiling? The state of Connecticut needs to be honest and truthful with the people of the state.

How many people are on some type of registry that they know nothing about, were not asked permission to be on, can not see or have access to the registry and can not get off the registry and it is used against them when it is convenient for the state.

It seems the state of Connecticut is manipulating the law to its advantage and the people have no clue. Everyone needs to be held accountable for their

Dispensaries are a target due to the high volume of cash that flows through them. Not to mention patients personal information that can be sold on the dark web. When they are robbed its never public information as to when and if the crime was resolved. Which means patients are at risk. Where is the patients protection?

actions. Everyone should be treated equally. Lets start by having a public registry of police officers who have violent tendencies or have had disciplinary actions taken against them or have drug and pain med issues and are still working and carrying a firearm out among the public. What is good for us is good for them right?

As for the state of Connecticut and its plan to legalize recreational marijuana, What is their plan? Who will be able to participate in the business of recreational pot? People of all races and color and ex-criminal offenders who have been out of trouble for more than 20 years? They, too, have a right to support their families and make revenue for the state. Or will the recreational pot business only be open to the big money conglomerates who have monopolized the medical program.

Why doesn’t the state of Connecticut have a marijuana advocate? Someone who can help patients navigate the system and answer questions and fight for the rights of the patients.

Dispensaries are a target due to the high volume of cash that flows through them. Not to mention patients personal information that can be sold on the dark web. When they are robbed its never public information as to when and if the crime was resolved. Which means patients are at risk. Where is the patients protection?

When the state of Connecticut started the medical marijuana program the public was left out, will it be that way for the recreational program also? This can not and should not happen. The people of Connecticut need a voice. They too should have the business opportunity of recreational marijuana and making a greater contribution.

This article is pure speculation but I feel the people definitely need to look into this issue.

Patricia Zilinski lives in West Haven.