Pubdate: Fri, 23 Oct 2015
Source: Blade, The (Toledo, OH)
Copyright: 2015 The Blade
Contact:  http://www.toledoblade.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/48
Author: Carolyn Peterson
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v15/n571/a05.html

VOTE FIRST ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA

I am encouraged by The Blade's stand on Issue 3 and by your articles 
explaining the details of the possible pitfalls if Ohio voters 
approve the legalizing-marijuana issue ("Yes on Issue 2, No on 3," 
editorial, Oct. 11).

The issue has been crammed down our throats by ResponsibleOhio, which 
is a misnomer. Many responsible people agree that there are numerous 
reasons to question the wisdom of rushing into the unknown territory 
of long-term effects of marijuana use.

Unfortunately, the inclusion of legalizing medical marijuana will 
draw yes votes from those who do not see or care about the whole 
picture. That too is part of the scheme of ResponsibleOhio. I favor 
and hope for a bill legalizing medical marijuana as a separate issue. 
It should have been done that way in the first place.

If this controversial issue is passed, there is no turning back. 
Voters should not let Ohio go to pot.

CAROLYN PETERSON

Meadowwood Drive
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