In just about any poll you see on marijuana legalization, the age group least in favor of it are senior citizens. And yet, as former federal prisoner Robert Platshorn points out, they are often in the most need of it.

Platshorn served nearly 30 years in prison on federal drug charges, and since getting out four years ago, he's been promoting medical marijuana use to seniors in Florida in his “Silver Tour.” He contends that medical marijuana legalization is a done deal in Florida once seniors are on board, and that’s a likely scenario.

As with anything, the key to winning over seniors is information. Many never heard of marijuana growing up and what they found out later in life about it was likely government propaganda. And as they learn more, they begin to see the truth. They were lied to and now is there chance to learn and benefit from an amazing plant.

Everyone deserves to have the option of medical cannabis to help with their ailments. And since seniors generally have more ailments than those younger than them, it makes sense that they should be informed about this natural, non-toxic medicine that was kept from them for so long.