-Matthew Abelman
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/11/14/arizona.medical.marijuana/index.html
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Arizona voters approve medical marijuana measure
This article titled Arizona voters approve medical marijuana measure is a piece that reviews the passing of a measure that will legalize medical marijuana in Arizona. 50.1% of the voters voted yes on proposition 203. In a statement the Marijuana policy project said anyone suffering from AIDS, cancer, and other illnesses with a recommendation from a doctor will benefit from this passing. It is relevant to class because it is an example of a public problem, and with enough support from the public of Arizona was able to get this proposition of the ballot and fix the problem.
-Matthew Abelman
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/11/14/arizona.medical.marijuana/index.html
-Matthew Abelman
http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/11/14/arizona.medical.marijuana/index.html
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I agree with the policy approval for medical marijuana use in states that is beginning to become a trend in the United States. While this issue is controversial, the ability to legally sell marijuana would benefit those with health issues as well as the nation as a whole in generating cash flow. By placing taxes on marijuana as we do alcohol and tobacco, our struggling economy would be stimulated.
ReplyDelete- Matthew DiPietrantonio
I am not sure I understand this; what is the public problem? Is not being able to have medical marijuana a public problem? How does this meet the 3 criteria of being such? Of course it is changeable but I don't see how it is immoral and I understand that it is the government's jurisdiction but only if the current status of it's legality needs to be revised for the public benefit.
ReplyDeleteIf this policy is in favor because it will help individuals with this medical need, then I agree with it. However, my only concern is that some individuals may use it for their own benefits (meaning some individuals may use it simply as a type of drug). If that is the case, how will the government combat this problem? How will the government differentiate between someone who needs it for medical reasons whereas someone who is simply using it as a type of drug?
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ReplyDeleteThis is how it started in California. It is intended for medical purposes aka leukemia and medical problems that involve chronic pain. The downfall is that there will now be an industry of medicinal marijuana shops. This will eventually lead to shady doctors giving out prescriptions to anyone who comes in and pays the $200 appointment fee and say that they have anxiety or depression. I am all for this bill to be passed because it will increase revenue for our country which will than stimulate the economy, but I also think that it needs to be watched more closely before it becomes a corrupt industry like black-market drug dealing already is.
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