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Josh Marquis made so many false statements that it is difficult to take any of his concerns seriously. Measure 74 is not that hard to understand, especially for a district attorney. Please read the text, the explantory statement (which Mr. Marquis helped write), fiscal estimate and voter pamphlet arguments before casting your vote. If educated on the issue, Oregon voters will agree with the Oregon Citizens' Initiative Review that, "Measure 74 creates a safe, compassionate and prompt access program for Oregon medical marijuana patients, introduces regulation, and is financially sound."
posted 2 years, 7 months ago
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Unfortunately, Stormy Ray is out of touch with most patients. Not many Oregon patients support her, evidence being that she could not get the donations or signatures to place an argument in the Oregon Voters' Pamphlet. If Stormy Ray can produce medicine as cheaply as she claims, Measure 74 will allow her and other compassionate people and organizations to provide for even more patients.
It is sad that Stormy Ray actually spends more time discussing medical marijuana law reforms with law enforcement officers in secret back-room meetings than with patients. These "reforms" are adamantly opposed by patients as they often threaten patients' gardens and impose undue burdens upon sick and disabled patients. Whenever Stormy Ray's proposals are discussed at the Oregon Legislature, extra rooms must be opened up to hold all of the patients who travel to Salem to let legislators know that, "Stormy Ray does not speak for me."
www.stormyraydoesnotspeakforme.com
posted 2 years, 7 months ago
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Oregon Measure 74 will provide compassionate, safe access for Oregon's patients. It is simply unconscionable to force cancer patients to go without a medicine that helps them survive through their chemotherapy treatment. Diabetics aren't forced to risk their well-being on the black market to acquire insulin, and neither should medical cannabis patients diagnosed with severe and debilitating medical conditions.
Besides displaying compassion for patients, Oregonians will have the opportunity to create thousands of jobs and generate millions of dollars in revenue for the state. The Oregon Health Authority estimates that Measure 74 will create over 5,000 new jobs and generate $20 million in the first year alone. By year four the health agency estimates over 12,000 jobs and over $40 million will be generated. The jobs are obviously needed during our current economic crisis. The revenue generated will help fund Oregon health programs and medical research, benefiting all Oregonians.
Vote compassion. Vote smart. Vote YES on Measure 74. To learn more, check out Oregon Measure 74 on Facebook or visit any of these websites:
www.yesfor74.com
www.coalitionforpatientsrights2010.com
www.measure74oregon.org
www.regulatemedicalmarijuana.org
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