Joined at the Capitol by law officers, prosecutors and legislators, Bennett argued that the measure was nothing more than a foot in the door to legalize marijuana. But opposition from the Senate and other opponents won't stop the measure from getting on the ballot, if Coloradoans for Medical Rights gets enough petition signatures to the Secretary of State's office. Group members Marty Chilcutt and Dr. Marshall Stiles III have taken steps for a ballot measure but have not collected the more than 55,000 signatures needed. It could be used for conditions such as cancer, glaucoma, AIDS and other illnesses if a doctor declares it might benefit the patient. I've talked to patients with epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and cancer.
Many activists oppose it on the grounds that it is too narrow.
One of their arguments is that tailoring it to satisfy prohibitionists pointless, because the narks will lie about it anyway is borne out by this article. Of course, a narrow wording may get the support of some that might sincerely oppose one like Prop. 215. We don't want to follow California's lead in legalizing pot. Not To Stick Mower's Failing Body In Prison For The Crime Of Growing Medicine. He left abruptly without explanation, or even common courtesy, I have been told.