US OR: Editorial: Measure 74 Fails To Answer Critical Questions

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.