The Times, 23 Sep 2010 – Oregon’s allowance for the medical use of marijuana has created a mess – — placing pot in a murky legal status that is confusing for law enforcement, employers and even the people who might have a legitimate health reason for the use of marijuana. Given the well-documented problems with the medical marijuana program, we agree with proponents of Measure 74, which appears on the Nov. 2 ballot: Something needs to be done. In our view, however, this particular measure would only add to the confusion, pushing marijuana closer to legalization without actually making it legal.

Outlook, 22 Sep 2010 – Oregon’s current system for allowing the medical use of marijuana has created a mess – placing pot in a murky legal status that is confusing for law enforcement, employers and even the people who might have a legitimate health reason for use of marijuana. Given the well-documented problems with the medical marijuana program, we agree with proponents of Measure 74, which appears on the Nov. 2 ballot, that something needs to be done. In our view, however, this particular measure would only add to the confusion, pushing marijuana closer to legalization without actually making it legal.

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The Oregonian, 12 Sep 2010 – If the main impact of Measure 74 was to improve the access of very sick people to medical marijuana, Oregon voters could support the initiative with enthusiasm. But Measure 74 goes far beyond sick people, and far beyond medicine. It would provide legal immunity to drug dealers and allow unlimited dispensaries throughout Oregon. It would legalize marijuana possession for more people who are not sick and create a special program to provide low-income people with a steady drug supply.

The Mail Tribune, 08 Sep 2010 – Medical Marijuana in Jail Is An Idea Whose Time Has Not Yet Arrived The issues surounding medical marijuana in Oregon are numerous and complex. But we think Jackson County Sheriff Mike Winters was right to refuse to allow medical marijuana inside the county jail.