I'm not a Virginian, but I feel very strongly about kratom. I've been a user for a year, and it has been very beneficial and not addictive or detrimental in any way. There are many legitimate, life saving uses for kratom, notably as a mitigating substance against dangerous opiates. You are risking people's lives by scheduling kratom at a time of a nationwide opioid epidemic. It is very foolish and you need to reconsider. Kratom is not dangerous. Look at the science. The experts in this YouTube video communicate this fact very clearly here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW34ztFNaDk

Please listen to the scientists and the community!