"The disease ravaged those with HIV," writes Sen. John Laird in a Guest Commentary. "A majority considered being diagnosed a death sentence. In the final weeks and months, it was a painful experience. One of the few things that helped with symptoms was cannabis — which, at the time, was not even legal for medicinal purposes. It was a risk to grow and provide cannabis for those it truly helped. It was an incredible act of legal bravery and personal compassion."