Yes on Prop. 1 (medical marijuana in Michigan)

from the Metro Times (Detroit alternative weekly):


YES ON PROP. 1

It is a plant, and a lot of people say it helps them deal with medical problems such as glaucoma and chronic pain and the nausea that results from chemotherapy. Works better, in fact, than any prescription medicine they’ve tried. So, what’s the problem? The plant is marijuana, and using it in any way is a crime in Michigan. But now we have a chance to provide a measure of comfort to the afflicted by passing this entirely reasonable amendment to the state Constitution. Twelve other states currently allow the use of pot for medical purposes. Regardless of the distorted attacks coming in large part from those who profit from the so-called war on drugs, there is no good reason why we shouldn’t become No. 13.


http://metrotimes.com/news/story.asp?id=13370

"Permit registered and unregistered patients and primary caregivers to assert medical reasons for using marijuana as a defense to any prosecution involving marijuana."

Many in Michigan feel this is a blank check and negates the benefit of the prior clauses requiring registration and control.

If the bill fails, this will be the reason.

:nopity: