Pain cannot be seen, measured, or in any other way proved. People must simply be believed when they claim to be in pain and that marijuana provides relief. The likelihood of abuse is glaringly apparent. Proponents argue that use would be regulated by physicians. Let's not be naive.
Physicians are less than morally perfect and less than unbreakable pillars of honesty.
These irresponsible physicians could not be punished under the proposed act for prescribing marijuana. Furthermore, the recommendation for marijuana use need not be in written form. An oral recommendation from the physician is sufficient. This lack of accountability for a patient's use of marijuana is unacceptable. Too much faith is placed on the righteousness of physicians.