By Casey Newton Gov. Jan Brewer is lending her support to the campaign against medical marijuana, saying that passing Proposition 203 would create new public-safety risks. Brewer announced her opposition to the initiative Wednesday at a news conference at the Talking Stick Resort on the Salt River Reservation. Brewer has not campaigned for or against [...]
Arizona’s medical-marijuana initiative is a bad idea wrapped in a cloak of compassion. The sales pitch is that pot should be legally available to relieve the suffering of severely ill patients. But the medical argument, whatever its merits, is a smokescreen. Proposition 203 is written to allow widespread use of marijuana. It’s a backdoor route [...]
To the editor: There are serious health and safety concerns with Proposition 203. It’s more industry promotion and protection than compassionate medical program. The main funding comes from the Marijuana Policy Project, which envisions a nation where “marijuana is legally regulated similarly to alcohol.” Marijuana cards will be issued for one year to purchase up [...]
SAN DIEGO (AP) – Authorities say 12 members of a Southern California ring that illegally sold millions of dollars of pot through medical marijuana dispensaries are behind bars and facing federal charges. Federal court documents unsealed Friday name Joshua John Hester as the alleged ring leader. He was arrested Friday at his West Hollywood home. [...]
ARIZONA CHAPTER OF AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS OPPOSED TO PROPOSITION 203 PROPOSITION 203: Medical Marijuana Initiative has been before the voters in the past. This initiative would allow stores throughout the state to sell marijuana to people, including kids, if they had a note from a provider stating that they need marijuana to treat pain. Also, [...]
Chamber cites concerns over workplace, employer burdens PHOENIX – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry today announced its opposition to Proposition 203, the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act. The Chamber joins a growing list of groups and prominent individuals opposed to Proposition 203, including Sen. John McCain and Sen. Jon Kyl. “After a lengthy analysis [...]
BREAKING NEWS — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept 28, 2010 The Glaucoma Foundation warns patients of dangers of using marijuana. In their newsletter released late on Sept 27, 2010, the Glaucoma Foundation warned patients with glaucoma not to use marijuana. They specifically criticized efforts by pro-marijuana forces to use incomplete evidence in their quest to make [...]
Abstract: This November, California voters will consider a ballot initiative, the Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010. Scientific research is clear that marijuana is addictive and that its use significantly impairs bodily and mental functions. Even where decriminalized, marijuana trafficking remains a source of violence, crime, and social disintegration. Furthermore, studies have shown [...]
AACOP STATEMENT IN OPPOSITION to PROPOSITION 203 It is well known that drug abuse and crime go hand in hand. Marijuana is currently the leading cause of substance dependence other than alcohol in the U.S. and legalization will increase the numbers of both users and abusers. The incidence of drug-impaired driving will also increase if [...]
Editor’s note: This story is the third in a series explaining the 10 propositions that will appear on the Nov. 2 general-election ballot. PROPOSITION 203: Arizona Medical Marijuana Act Proposition 203 would legalize marijuana for medicinal use. Licensed physicians would be able to recommend medical marijuana to patients with debilitating medical conditions, which include cancer, [...]
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The article on “medical pot” in the Sept. 22 Explorer failed to inform its readers of several key provisions of Prop 203. Although Prop 203 ...
From their website: Prop 203: Medical marijuana (No) This is the only citizen-backed initiative on the ballot. And while we’re not insensitive to the needs ...
