Registering as MMJ patient in NY???

Hi! I have a wonky back: 6 levels of lumbar/sciatic fusion, 5 levels of cervical fusion, peripheral neuropathy, sciatica, yada-yada (if you're in this group than you're probably hurting, & have plenty to moan-about, also).

I find that CBD/THC helps smooth out the rough days, but mostly allows me to get a few hours of sleep at night.

I'm NOT a registered NY MMJ cardholder, however, I don't see the point.

I'm hoping someone can give me an upside to registering with the state?

Since it's legal to cultivate cannabis for "recreational use" in NY, & since my lack of ability to move, I took-up the cultivation hobby, which is really quite satisfying. 2 plants in a small grow tent supplies me with a year of homegrown CBD & THC (1 plant ea.), & again, a satisfying hobby.

My main reasoning for not registering with the government is, well, our governments schizophrenic, erratic behavior; What's illegal before is now legal, but could possibly become illegal again in the future, by some overachieving/authoritarian politicians or party.

Registering my name on a list of users of what was recently illegal (& is still hotly debated) seems... silly to me.

Also, apractical example: What happens if one gets pulled-over at a traffic stop - will the cops know that you're a registered MMJ cardholder, & if yes, will you be treated the same as someone without a card?

I will not drive while "elevated", & haven't had a traffic ticket in 35 years, but would I be treated as likely to be under the influence? In short, does the card raise suspicion with law enforcement?

Who needs THAT hanging-over their head?