Happy 420 From Garfunkel And Oates

On April 14, the state of Arizona started accepting applications from people hoping to qualify for a state issued medical marijuana identification card.  So far, states like California, Washington, and Oregon have made qualifying for a "weed card" much easier than the lawmakers in Arizona.  To qualify in Arizona, you practically have to be dieing.  There are a very short list of medical conditions that qualify for prescription pot, including Multiple Sclerosis, certain types of cancer, and HIV.  Unlike all other states that have approved medical marijuana, Tourette's Syndrome, which I have, is not a covered condition.  For the record, I've never even taken a toke from a joint, but I wouldn't be surprised if it really helped control my tics.

To celebrate 4/20, satirists Garfunkel and Oates have released a video for 'Weed Card', a song explaining the "difficulties" in getting a medical marijuana card in California.

Sex With Ducks

While at Tucson Pride, I saw a skit based on the song and video below.  It was from a duo named Garfunkel and Oates.  A bit of background on the song:  In April of 2009, Congress passed a National hate crimes bill.  The following morning on the 700 Club, Pat Robertson asked if, in addition to gays and lesbians, the bill would protect "some really weird person who likes to have sex with ducks".  The duo ran with the quote and made the following pro-gay marriage tune...