Pubdate: Sun, 10 Feb 2008
Source: Oregonian, The (Portland, OR)
Copyright: 2008 The Oregonian
Contact:  http://www.oregonlive.com/oregonian/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/324
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v08/n128/a09.html
Author: Roger Burt

ARGUMENTS DRAW LINE: CRIMINALS VS. PATIENTS

Your editorial makes good sense. Marijuana advocates are pushing 
legalized use into Oregon workplaces, a far stretch from their 
original claim that the Oregon marijuana law was merely a 
for-deathbed-only act of mercy.

Common sense is now abandoned. What's next, the right to drive while 
intoxicated with marijuana?

The Oregon Legislature should ensure that Oregon workplaces are free 
of marijuana use and also should fund the Oregon Department of 
Justice to investigate widespread abuse of the Oregon marijuana law. 
This Oregon law has resulted in Oregon adults using marijuana at a 
far higher rate than nationally.

The claims of marijuana advocates are bogus. There is no credible 
evidence that smoking marijuana is good treatment for any medical 
condition. The Oregon Medical Association is on record as opposing 
legalized marijuana.

Possession and use of marijuana remains illegal in Oregon under 
federal law, as affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Oregon 
Legislature would do well for Oregonians to repeal the Oregon marijuana law.

Roger Burt

Southeast Portland
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