Pubdate: Fri, 31 Oct 2014
Source: Florida Today (Melbourne, FL)
Copyright: 2014 Florida Today
Contact:  http://www.floridatoday.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/532
Author: J.D. Collner

AMENDMENT 2 WOULD OPEN DOOR TO RECREATIONAL POT

FLORIDA TODAY's recent endorsement of Amendment 2, the legalization 
of medical marijuana, left out some very important counterpoints to 
the argument.

To begin with, our Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey has spoken about 
Amendment 2 and, along with most other sheriffs in Florida, has come 
out forcefully against the amendment because of the additional street 
crime they foresee.

If that is not enough reason to vote "no," perhaps your readers 
should be aware the law is full of loopholes the state Legislature 
and the Department of Health will have to close, such as how close to 
a school someone can open a pot shop. Additionally, for those 
patients who are truly in need of the medical benefits of THC 
(Dronabinol), there is Marinol, which is FDA approved and can be 
legitimately doctor prescribed and pharmacy dispensed.

Florida does not need this backdoor attempt to open up a Pandora's 
box of marijuana legalization. Vote "no" on Amendment 2.

J.D. Collner

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