Pubdate: 6 Sep 1998
Source: MSNBC/KRNV 
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CONTROVERSIAL MARIJUANA QUESTION ON NOVEMBER BALLOT

RENO, NV September 6 - If you’re planning on voting in November, you may
want to start considering both sides of the medical Marijuana issue. The
controversial question will appear on Nevada’s November ballot. The
Secretary of State’s office released the official list of statewide ballot
questions for the November general elections and the question whether to
allow the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes was designated as number
9 on that list.

Those aiming to approve the use of marijuana for medicinal use argue that
scientific research indicates Marijuana has medicinal value for some
patients and that safeguards are built in to prevent abuse. On the other
side, those arguing against medicinal Marijuana say there are other
medicines that can do the job and that the plan would open the door to more
widespread illegal use of Marijuana. 
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Checked-by: Richard Lake