US OR: Editorial: Meas 74 Would Further Confuse Pot Issue

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.