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Group Submits Petitions To Legalize Marijuana
Posted by CN Staff on July 30, 2011 at 20:24:26 PT
By Lynn Hulsey, Staff Writer 
Source: Dayton Daily News
Dayton -- A group supporting legalization of medical marijuana in Ohio has taken the first steps to place a Constitutional amendment on the November 2012 ballot.Supporters turned in 2,143 signatures on petitions containing summary language of the proposed amendment to Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, who has sent the signatures out to local boards of election to verify.
The group needs 1,000 signatures before DeWine will determine if the summary is a fair and truthful statement. After that, it is forwarded for review by the Ohio Ballot Board and to Ohio secretary of State Jon Husted. The group would then need to gather at least 385,245 valid signatures on petitions to place the amendment on the ballot, said Matt McClellan, press secretary for Husted.“I’m totally opposed to that amendment,” said Montgomery County Sheriff Phil Plummer. “I think it would make too much marijuana available to kids in the community.”He said it would create traffic problems because people high on marijuana could be driving and causing accidents and it would be an issue for employers, including him, who want drug-free employees.“I think we have enough prescription drugs out there to handle the (medical) problems. I’m worried about the use and availability of this marijuana,” Plummer said. “I think it would be just more problems for us so I’m opposed to it.”At least a dozen states have legalized medical marijuana, but it remains illegal under federal law and opponents question both the medical value and the validity of the medical claims of those who receive prescriptions.
 An April study released by the Pew Research Center found that 73 percent of Americans favor their state permitting the sale and use of medical marijuana prescribed by a doctor.“We’re hoping the ballot will force our legislators to stand up and do what’s right,” said Kettering resident Tonya Davis, 48, who was one of four committee members in charge of petitions supporting medical marijuana.Davis, who suffers from a variety of physical ailments, said marijuana brings her relief without the negative consequences of narcotic pain relievers. She said people like her should be able to legally grow, possess or obtain marijuana from a certified provider if a medical professional prescribes it.According to the group’s summary of the amendment, qualifying conditions would include glaucoma, post-traumatic stress disorder, sickle cell anemia, Parkinson’s disease or any condition that causes symptoms such as chronic pain, severe muscle spasms or wasting syndrome. Patients could possess up to 3.5 ounces of marijuana.“I’ve got more things wrong (with me) than right,” said Davis, who said she suffers from scoliosis, thyroid disease, inflamed bowel disease and other problems.“Medical marijuana would be a lifesaver for me because (with) the stronger pharmaceuticals I can’t function: the spasms, the nausea and all of that,” Davis said. “I do not buy, sell or grow. I pray my friends come through.”The proposed amendment is similar to a bill legalizing medical marijuana proposed in April by state Reps. Kenny Yuko, D-Richmond Heights, and Rep. Robert Hagan, D-Youngstown. The bill is being reviewed by the House health and aging committee.Source: Dayton Daily News (OH)Author: Lynn Hulsey, Staff Writer Published: July 30, 2011Copyright: 2011 Dayton Daily NewsWebsite: http://www.daytondailynews.com/URL: http://drugsense.org/url/hZElzU1oContact: http://drugsense.org/url/7JXk4H3lCannabisNews Medical Marijuana Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/medical.shtml 
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Comment #10 posted by FoM on August 03, 2011 at 15:21:18 PT
Initial Ohio Medical Marijuana Petitions Rejected
 August 03, 2011Columbus, Ohio (AP) -- The Ohio attorney general says a group that wants to legalize medical marijuana has failed to submit enough petition signatures in its initial effort toward putting the idea before voters.Attorney General Mike DeWine on Wednesday rejected the initial petition for a November 2012 ballot issue on the proposed constitutional amendment. It would to allow marijuana possession for caregivers and patients with qualifying ailments.At least 1,000 valid signatures were required before the group could proceed. DeWine says only 534 signatures were valid.The initial signatures and approval of wording on the issue are required before the group can circulate additional petitions. They would then need about 385,000 valid signatures to get the measure on the ballot.Copyright 2011 The Associated PressURL: http://www.fox19.com/story/15204791/initial-ohio-medical-marijuana-petitions-rejected
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Comment #9 posted by FoM on July 31, 2011 at 16:52:30 PT
Sinsemilla Jones 
Thank you. I hope so too.
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Comment #8 posted by runruff on July 31, 2011 at 12:05:07 PT
The thing is "cop speak".
"Be more problems for us" is cop talk for "would be less profitable for us".The former makes no sense and the later is the unutterable truth!
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Comment #7 posted by CaptainAjnag on July 31, 2011 at 11:45:29 PT:
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“I’m totally opposed to that amendment,” said Montgomery County Sheriff Phil Plummer. “I think it would make too much marijuana available to kids in the community.”“I think we have enough prescription drugs out there to handle the (medical) problems. I’m worried about the use and availability of this marijuana,” Plummer said. “I think it would be just more problems for us so I’m opposed to it.”Just another thing wrong in America. Our laws are enforced by uneducated idiots.
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Comment #6 posted by Sinsemilla Jones on July 31, 2011 at 09:01:15 PT
Good Luck FoM & Ohio!
The 16 states and DC = 89.9 million people!Add Ohio and it's over 100 million!
(Well over 30% of the US population!)If Ohio and NY both go MMJ, that's 120 million!
(Almost 40%!)And 8 other states have pending legislation!
(Including Alabama!)There's no way the Feds can continue to ignore us!
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Comment #5 posted by runruff on July 31, 2011 at 08:11:52 PT
From the Drug Policy Alliance.
Dear jerry,Recently, the DEA issued a ludicrously false statement claiming that marijuana "has no accepted medical use in the United States and lacks an acceptable level of safety for use even under medical supervision."Since when is law enforcement qualified to issue medical opinions? What's worse, the DEA's stance makes them an obstacle to sound scientific research.Write to DEA Administrator Michele Leonhart and demand that anti-drug ideology not stand in the way of sound science.The DEA’s statement came in response to a citizen petition to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I narcotics, the category of drugs associated with the harshest criminal penalties. Confronted with a rational call for change from reformers like you, the DEA chose to issue blatant lies -- ignoring decades of scientific research, doctors’ expertise, public opinion and the shifting political tide of the nation.Do they really think anyone is still buying that nonsense? Let’s show the DEA that they can no longer get away with that type of dishonesty. Let’s demand that the federal government make drug policies based in sanity, not fear and hysteria.Like you, I’m frustrated that the DEA is still peddling absurd scare tactics. But the fact that they’re ramping up the hysteria shows me that we are gaining ground. Medical marijuana is already allowed in 16 states and the District of Columbia, and it’s likely that in the next election one or more states will vote on making marijuana legal. You’re making a difference, and our opponents are digging in.Let's show the DEA that we won’t stand for the status quo any longer. Tell Michele Leonhart to stop prioritizing outdated drug war ideology over hard evidence.Let’s show DEA that they can no longer get away with this sort of nonsense. Let’s demand that the federal government make drug policies based in sanity, not fear and hysteria.Sincerely,Bill Piper
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Comment #4 posted by FoM on July 31, 2011 at 05:18:49 PT
Greenmed
I wish he was up for re-election in 2012 but he has a few more years until we can vote him out. I really hope that Senator Sherrod Brown runs for our governor in a few years. Governor Kasich is pushing for drilling in our beautiful state parks too. I know we have lots of oil and gas but why destroy beautiful country for something that destroys the land and water? 
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Comment #3 posted by greenmed on July 30, 2011 at 22:38:54 PT
well,
maybe 'touchstones' is a better choice than 'stepping stones.'
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Comment #2 posted by greenmed on July 30, 2011 at 21:09:34 PT
Go Ohio!
Here's a link to the group's site http://www.omca2012.org/The governor John Kasich is up for re-election as well in 2012 I believe. With a more moderate governor, things could happen very fast in Ohio.I look forward to a trail, like the transcontinental railroad, with stepping stones of tolerant states running unbroken across the Nation.
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Comment #1 posted by FoM on July 30, 2011 at 20:26:09 PT
I Hope Something Happens in Ohio
It would be nice after all these years of wishing it would.
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