Lake Oswego Review, 30 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.

Estacada News, 29 Sep 2010 – Oregon’s existing medical marijuana laws have 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.

The West Linn Tidings, 30 Sep 2010 – Lou Bailey, ‘tired of whispers’ about teen drug and alcohol use, urges community to stand up, do something In a message sent to parents last week, West Linn High School Principal Lou Bailey took a bold stance against drug use in his high school.

Portland Tribune, 30 Sep 2010 – Law Enforcement Groups Oppose Plan For Dispensaries There may not be much about Oregon’s medical marijuana laws on which John Sajo and Josh Marquis agree, but there’s this: The state’s medical marijuana program needs fixing.

Ashland Daily Tidings, 28 Sep 2010 – Representative Believes Move Would Raise Revenue, Reduce Criminal Activity If California voters approve a measure in November to legalize marijuana, Oregon state Rep. Peter Buckley intends to introduce similar legislation when Oregon lawmakers return to Salem in 2011.

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, 12 Sep 2010 – You have been misled about the majority of Oregon Medical Marijuana Program patients. We, the patients, do not state what our qualifying condition is. The doctor completes the balance of the attending physician’s statement. Personally, I qualify under severe muscle spasm and severe pain. Severe pain covers everything from severe arthritis, broken backs and amputation to a horrid nerve disorder called tic de la rue whose most common side effect is suicide.