By Jim Brown

January 27, 2012 11:31 AM | Link to this

I retired as police officer after being seriously hurt in a car crash on duty, I live with pain constantly,Oxycontin doesn’t releave all the pain, I smoke Marijunna to help and it does,why should I not be aloud to have what helps because of out dated thinking , please research it and see it does help, why should I have to feel like a criminal to get what I need.go to Law Enforcement Against Prohibition for info

By slave to MS

January 27, 2012 10:21 AM | Link to this

walk in my shoes for one day. better yet….come over and watch me trying to get my shoes on and walk in them myself.Stop looking at this for anything other than help for those who need it. I don’t drink and prescription drugs have so many side effects and do so much damage to my kidneys and other organs. I just want to stop hurting. Nerve pain is almost unbearable some days. Think of the PAIN people are suffering from. What if it was someone you loved?

By Molly

January 27, 2012 9:02 AM | Link to this

How can you in good conscience say that marijuana is bad for people. I have known people all my life that died from drug overdoses, and not one of them was caused by smoking a ‘lil weed. You can be as hypocritical about this as you want, but I’m willing to bet that if you or someone you love was diagnosed with cancer and had to undergo painful, horrible chemo treatments, you’ll be the first one in line at the dope mans house. Marijuana has been PROVEN to help people in so many different ways. Have you ever seen a chemo patient suffer because they cannot eat and are in constant pain? Its not pretty, and if smoking a joint will give them an appetite and relieve a little pain, then who are we to stop them? I think before you jump all over the “pots bad” train, you should educate yourselves on the benefits first. Being a hypocrite does nothing but make you look ignorant!

By Hmmmmmmm?

January 27, 2012 8:28 AM | Link to this

Nice try there, Squirrelly—-I mean “Beige Slade”. I see you!!!

By Beige Slade

January 27, 2012 7:43 AM | Link to this

If doctors are willing to prescribe pot for therapy I recon it is fine to put up for a vote. Y’all makin remarks about getting off the point are Obamaites? I would’nt vote for Obama to clean the court bathrooms. He is telling how many jobs have been created as though it is the truth. George Soros has destroyed economies in other countries and is now supporting OBama. Obama will destroy our liberties and we will need the pot to smoke for therapy! Vote OBumer out in 2012!

By Ray

January 27, 2012 7:13 AM | Link to this

Why don’t we just legalize everything from stealing candy to mass murder? Society seems to resist or reject anything that looks like a boundary for behavior or morals. It is a shame that the system may soon be able to prescribe marijuana for a infected splitter sore. I say get rid of the panty-waste judges and parole boards while starting fight crime in a serious way rather than throwing the towel with legalization.

By Danny

January 27, 2012 6:53 AM | Link to this

I’ve never known pot to kill anyone. It’s time to legalize it period….. Put the money in our economy and not the cartail… Trust it’ll be a better world for us all!

By Just being real

January 27, 2012 6:37 AM | Link to this

I’m not sure about the benefits from its legal use. But the taxpayers have been taking a beating financially for nearly fifty years trying to stop its use, and seemly getting nowhere. Other than a few major busts that make good press, the problem continues. Tax payers are spending a fortune on legal resorces such as: police officer’s time, court appointed lawers, jail space, medical attention,food,rehab programs, special drug courts,and whatever else happens to the user. No one likes to give in to a problem, but perhaps it is time to regulate and tax marijuana as we did alcohol to end prohibition. Perhaps the legalization would put the major suppliers (many foreign)out of business and even boost the economy.

By null

January 27, 2012 3:10 AM | Link to this

bill says i must take a hit.my wife is so damn ugly.

By Voter

January 27, 2012 2:25 AM | Link to this

I’m going to be honest…I don’t like marijuana, and until a few months ago I was completely against it. When my brother was diagnosed with leukemia I did research non-stop and learned that the best thing to help him is marijuana once it is turned into an oil. The only way we can get the hemp oil legally is if marijuana becomes legal for medical use. Watch Rick Simpson sometime on youtube.com My brother will be saved if this passes…if not…then I will probably lose him.

By Bill

January 26, 2012 11:54 PM | Link to this

Legalizing Marijuana would be ok if it is treated as a controlled substance. Tighten controls by real doctors who actually examine patients for the need. Not like in California where everybody who pretends to need it gets it “prescribed” by “doctors” who for enough pay provide the “prescription”. Let pharmacies dispense the medical marijuana not “clinics/stores”. As for Obama, I believe he will knock himself out of re-election. If enough people review his 2008 promises and compare them to his actual attempts and so-called accomplishments, the reality of the situation with expose itself.

By Rae

January 26, 2012 10:38 PM | Link to this

For those of you claiming its a “non-addictive” drug, I will disagree. I was a pot smoker for the past 17 years and 9 days ago I decided to quit…after 3 days I started to go into withdrawals, which I am still dealing with but still clean/sober. I WILL sign any petition to legalize it for medical use, but please do not think that just b/c it is pot it isn’t addictive.

By Tkidding72

January 26, 2012 10:35 PM | Link to this

I hate to point this out but even if this does pass which it probably will, the federal government will step in and bust everyone involved. Look what they did in Montana, even though the people overwhelmingly voted for it to be legal the feds stepped in arrested people and shut down distribution centers. I for one remember Obama saying he would not do that but its happening everywhere the people voted to make it legal. Its a very sad day that the Federal government no longer respects the will of the people.

By chris

January 26, 2012 9:02 PM | Link to this

I agree pot is not nearly as bad alcohol,Vicodin Oxycontin all those drugs cause more pain then good.This just gives people more options.They sell fake marijuana at the shell station already.

By Occasional smoker

January 26, 2012 8:46 PM | Link to this

If they would legalize it , it would keep alot more money in the US instead of feeding it to the mexican drug cartels in my opinion!

By I'll vote yes

January 26, 2012 8:27 PM | Link to this

Agree herbal medicine can be more helpful than pills, and much less chance for addition. It’s time to think outside the box.

By Five Top Reasons to Vote Yes

January 26, 2012 7:48 PM | Link to this

Vote Yes: Job accessibility *A good worker isnt defined as a person who is marijuana-free Peace *Less drug-related violent crimes *Less families being divided due to petty incarceration of marijuana Less Prescription Med Abuse i.e. Xanax, Heroin, Oxycodone More Kids in School instead of Juvenile Correction Facilites because of marijuana violation Helps people to calm down and relax If you don’t agree, smoke one, and then do a re-evaluation.

By spare me

January 26, 2012 7:25 PM | Link to this

Most of these pro pot messages are from the same person using differant names and email address. This person has been on this site for years. Castlerock was one of there first names. Now I know why. They sit around and smoke pot all day. I hope you take some vitamin c.

By really

January 26, 2012 7:17 PM | Link to this

I would vote for it.. but the smell makes me want to PUKE!!!

By Christine

January 26, 2012 7:00 PM | Link to this

there was a lady in indiana who secretly bought pot because her chemo was makin her not eat and she was losing weight after she would smoke a little bit she claims she had energy n was able to eat I am all for it…

By james jackson

January 26, 2012 6:21 PM | Link to this

I would rather hang out with someone smoking pot than someone drinking liquer anyday.

By Hmmmmmmm?

January 26, 2012 6:07 PM | Link to this

“Harold Marks” is just one of the MANY fake names that good ol’ SquirrellyGirl posts under. It’s easy to tell. Sad that one lonely old woman should have so much hatred for our president, but there you go… In related news, here is a link that may help explain SGirl’s proclivity towards her inane rants: http://news.yahoo.com/low-iq-conservative-beliefs-linked-prejudice-180403506.html

By BoutTime

January 26, 2012 5:53 PM | Link to this

Where can we find details on how to support this?? I wanna sign up and so do 385,252 of my friends.

By dman55

January 26, 2012 5:04 PM | Link to this

@Harold James, wow way to stick with the issue. Maybe you should have posted in another article. What you said has nothing to do with this article.

By Ima Pothead

January 26, 2012 4:50 PM | Link to this

I guess it will give more people an excuse for being stupid. (it’s pronounced “po-thead”.

By Uncle Sam

January 26, 2012 4:34 PM | Link to this

Four score and seven years ago our fore fathers brought forth a pound of dank and a water bong ! Now let it burn !

By Kountrykruiser

January 26, 2012 4:29 PM | Link to this

Hoping they don’t forget where they put the petition this time.

By jonathan

January 26, 2012 4:25 PM | Link to this

about time…reefer madness is over,NOW GO VOTE AND SUPPORT IT!!!!

By The Dude

January 26, 2012 4:21 PM | Link to this

Just legalize it period. Alcohol is far my dangerous than weed but, we love one and hate the other. It makes no sense. Why waste cops time with a victimless drug like weed. I wouldn’t even call it a drug. It is merely a plant; nothing more, nothing less

By Disgusted

January 26, 2012 3:58 PM | Link to this

This is insane. We’ll be allowed to buy marijuana, but I will no longer be able to purchase an incandescent lightbulb??? Thanks, Big Brother!

By old cop

January 26, 2012 3:47 PM | Link to this

As a 32 year police veteran, I’ve never arrested a DUI who was smoking weed. However, every DUI arrest I’ve made was drinkimg, and an a**hole, and usually caused a crash with an innocent person. I’d vote yes.

By say yes

January 26, 2012 3:04 PM | Link to this

All these comments have their truth,but don’t forget the impact it COULD have on the drug cartels in Mexico etc. This is one way to kind of stick it to them as well.If this were to pass ona federal level,I believe it would take a hit on their pockets(smugglers) and put it into ours(U.S.).

By Clarence's brother

January 26, 2012 3:00 PM | Link to this

It’s the right thing to do. Too many good people locked and too much $$ wasted over something that doesn’t hurt anyone. It’s illegal only because of greed and politics. Just another thing the Government f’d up.

By Reason

January 26, 2012 2:56 PM | Link to this

Against any presidential candidate either party can dig up. Its like someone lying on their resume to get a job they aren’t qualified for and then realize they don’t know what they’re doing once they’re hired. Its not about the job, its about getting it. Any kind of marijuana should be legalized. I used it as a kid but I haven’t touched it in years. Still doesn’t make me think its any more dangerous than alcohol or cigarettes. Lets authorities concentrate on bigger more damaging drugs.

By tammy

January 26, 2012 2:47 PM | Link to this

It never ceases to amaze me that people make such strong statements of opinion on a subject that they have no clue about. I am a 43 year old mom who has smoked pot for years. I call it my prozac. I work everyday, pay my bills on time and other than buying pot I am a law abiding citizen. I also do not take one prescription medication. I feel it should be my choice how to medicate my body and will support any bill that gives me that choice. The pharmaceutical companies are in bed with politicians conspiring to keep us all sick and dependant on man made drugs. God put marijuana on this earth for a reason and that is good enough for this pot smoking mom:)

By Non affiliated

January 26, 2012 2:46 PM | Link to this

Harry, dont turn this into a political spot for the Fox News Support Group. The Republicans cannot scrape together anyone that can beat Obama so we have him for 4 more. Yes, to the medical mj.

By bob

January 26, 2012 2:42 PM | Link to this

….still trying to figure out how the Fed can classify anything as a “drug” when it grows in the ground—be it tabacco or marijuana.The FDA is the biggest sham ever devised by mankind.Bad drugs make the market,good ones don’t.A mere licensing agency operating for a select few….just like the rest of government

By AK

January 26, 2012 2:29 PM | Link to this

It’s about time!

By Tim

January 26, 2012 2:23 PM | Link to this

Where and when do I sign!?! Please make it happen!

By madhawk

January 26, 2012 2:10 PM | Link to this

Non addictive pain relief, I’ll be first in line.

By M

January 26, 2012 2:08 PM | Link to this

Legalize it… How many dealers are out there collecting from our welfare system while selling marijuana and making thousands on the side? Force them to report their income and pay taxes on it like the rest of us, and leave the welfare for those who really need it and can’t get it for lack of available funding! Make them contribute to society instead of living off our hard earned tax dollars, and cut down on crime also in the process…

By plsw

January 26, 2012 2:01 PM | Link to this

I say legalize it! I was prescribed it in the ‘80’s for my Lupus & arthritis pain even though the doctor knew it was illegal. Many fellow Lupies bought it illegally & it helped them tremendously to ease the pain enough to make it through the day. If my Lupus ever gets to the critical stage again I hope marijuana is legal because I’m allergic to most pain meds & the one’s I can take are too strong. Don’t get me wrong, I’m opposed to the illegal sale of it.

By Jennifer

January 26, 2012 1:57 PM | Link to this

Richard- It’s judgemental people like you that hurt our society. Educate yourself before you sling names.

By Clint

January 26, 2012 1:47 PM | Link to this

It’s about time that Ohio gets out of the dark ages . The medical marijuana issue is a good thing + will help thousands of innocent folks suffering with chronic pain from diseases and so on .Alcohol and Tobacco are more dangerous to society and have need in society … wake up Ohio .

By Kole

January 26, 2012 1:37 PM | Link to this

It’s about time, put it to a ballot. Supporters get picked off one by one in this Puritanical system.

By Michelle

January 26, 2012 1:17 PM | Link to this

I hope the bill passes & I would sign the petition. Maybe doctor’s wouldn’t be so quick to give out pain pills which leads to addiction which leads to crime. I’ve never heard anybody that smokes marijuana robbing or killing anybody so they can go get another joint, unlike your pills or herion.

By richard

January 26, 2012 12:50 PM | Link to this

go burn another brain cell. thats whats wrong with the u.S.a. now,all you sorry pot heads.

By No Dope, No Hope.

January 26, 2012 12:48 PM | Link to this

You think taxing pot will lower your tax rate? Think, and think again. This will give the State more money to spend as they, the government, sees fit.

By Doug

January 26, 2012 12:29 PM | Link to this

Harold speaks the truth!

By icwhy

January 26, 2012 12:26 PM | Link to this

High Times you are so wrong. Many cops wish it were legal. Are we a nation of hypocrites; why do we say one thing and do another. Read the responses then explain why marijuana isn’t legal already. Register, vote, be heard! It needs to be changed at the federal level. Maybe after election, or at least during a President’s second term.

By supporter

January 26, 2012 12:24 PM | Link to this

Where do I go to sign the petition????? Thanks.

By Dave

January 26, 2012 12:23 PM | Link to this

Also, to those who say “tax it high”, remember that if the taxes are too high, the price of legal pot will be equal to or higher than the street price of illegal pot. If part of the goal is to get it out of the hands of organized crime, the legal price needs to be low enough that it’s not profitable for criminals.

By April

January 26, 2012 12:22 PM | Link to this

I’m just waiting for the day that the USA grows a brain and allows the production of industrial hemp. Right now they won’t because of the trace amounts of THC in the plant. It has so many uses (including fuel).

By Dave

January 26, 2012 12:21 PM | Link to this

To those who say growing it would still be illegal, read the language of the proposed change: “(E) Eligible residents shall have the right to produce their own medical Cannabis … without fear of arrest, prosecution or undue interference by the state.” I see no problem with that, but thought somebody should clarify it.

By Scott

January 26, 2012 12:19 PM | Link to this

Sorry Harold, nobody out there that can beat the President. It’s sad the GOP has nothing better to offer. Hopefully the marijuana vote is passed. Many people use the anti-inflammatory agents in THC for arthritis pain, instead of pain pills with many bad side affects. Plus it would lower crime rates, and probably pay off the national debt.

By Joe

January 26, 2012 12:10 PM | Link to this

I have never smoked marijuana or any other illegal drug. However, I hope it is legalized and perhaps it can be taxed at a high rate. Anything to lower my tax rate

By Jennifer

January 26, 2012 12:08 PM | Link to this

VOTE YES! Marijuana needs to be legalized period. First, it would bring a multibillion dollar industry to the US. In turn means more jobs. Legalizing marijuana would actually SAVE our government and TAXPAYERS money! Why spend money arresting/jailing people for petty marijuana charges when there are more hardened criminals walking around free? Personally, I would rather cops focus their attention getting the crack/meth cookers/dealers off the streets. If people would do a little research and stop being so judgmental about “POT” it’s amazing what you’ll learn. Cigarettes and alcohol are worse for your health than marijuana. More people are killed yearly by alcohol related accidents and yet it’s still legal. Marijuana has been used for cancer patients who can’t tolerate the chemicals in prescription pharmaceutical medications. Legalize it, Regulate it, Tax it. VOTE YES!!

By Donna Garrett Canterbery

January 26, 2012 11:57 AM | Link to this

I am very please that the Ohio Ballot Board decided to put the medical marijunana issue available to the citizens to sign the petition requiring 385,253 signatures.I am sure the petition will have way more the the required amount of signatures. I believe Ohio will do as other states, and not allow residents to grow their own. This will be good. I don’t believe anyone should be growing it. I will sign the petition,so that it will make it to the ballot. I know many people who have cancer and who have chronic pain. My advice is DO Not break the law’s of our land, But DO VOTE! ~Donna Garrett Canterbery~

By Less taxes

January 26, 2012 11:47 AM | Link to this

“Think about the money Ohio could make.” Taxing something should be the last rational to legalize anything. I resent paying sales tax on non-discretionary and sin taxes on dicretionary products.

By Joanie

January 26, 2012 11:43 AM | Link to this

I think it will pass. Medical marijuana legalization has wide support. There is even wide support for non-medical use. I would certainly support it and I don’t even use tobacco. The criminalization of marijuana costs tax payers billions of dollars. Legalize it, regulate it, tax it. People say it a “gateway” drug. Our current and two previous presidents have used it. Is that where the gateway goes? People say legalizing it would bring the cost down so there would be very little tax revenue. Like we don’t get much tax revenue from tobacco and alcohol? Do it!

By Taxpayer

January 26, 2012 11:38 AM | Link to this

I say legalize it. I think a alcoholic is much worse than a pot smoker. Michigan made it legal, why not Ohio?

By Taxpayer

January 26, 2012 11:35 AM | Link to this

I say VOTE yes!!! I think pot use should be legalized. I think a alcoholic is much worse. How mant times do you hear about someone getting pulled over for smoking weed??? Think about the money Ohio could make. Legalized it….What could it hurt???

By disadvantaged in dc

January 26, 2012 9:51 AM | Link to this

It will not pass.Keep up the arrest of drug users and scum drug dealers at a higher pace.

By Robert

January 26, 2012 9:05 AM | Link to this

Harold, Don’t be a moron.

By hey harold

January 26, 2012 8:41 AM | Link to this

its incoherent ramblings like yours, Harold, that give us good smokers a bad name. switch to decaf man.

By kenny

January 26, 2012 7:12 AM | Link to this

to Harold James….wow, way to stay on point there! A medical marijauna article turned into a diatribe against Obama.

By Harold James

January 26, 2012 7:01 AM | Link to this

I am fine with medical usage. Let it happen. I am all worked up over Obama. That man has to go in 2012! He has made himself so powerful from George Soros and union money that he will be a power house running for re-election. He is a control monster with his net neutrality thing. I am not happy with the way he treated Israel and feel he is not worthy of being our President. I think he is too supportive of Islam. I have no respect for Islam! Obama claims 2,000,000 jobs have been created under his presidency. I don’t think so. And whatever jobs came about are minimum wage jobs that no person can survive on. Start packing Obama! We are going to vote you out!

By Sid

January 25, 2012 9:05 PM | Link to this

LONG OVER DUE 4 THE 1’S WHO SUFFER!

By ohiodale

January 25, 2012 4:44 PM | Link to this

It will still be illegal to grow it!!! I guess some company will make a ton of money selling pot to the medical industry. This law may be a start to the complete legalization of pot. I do not smoke it but all studies show its not close to being as dangerous as alcohol. Pot did not even make the top ten list for most dangerous drugs to ones body, but alcohol I believe placed 5th.

By Jason

January 25, 2012 4:35 PM | Link to this

Hoq do we participate!?

By Medically Induced Coma

January 25, 2012 3:14 PM | Link to this

I’ll smoke to that!

By High Times

January 25, 2012 2:51 PM | Link to this

Every cop in this state will oppose this since they all make a living from busting peaceful people that grow plants. I hope this will pass and the War on Drugs will be dealt a blow.

By null

January 25, 2012 2:26 PM | Link to this

It will go down in very high flames!!!!!plus the dealers will raise there prices also. got to go get a hit.peace out dude……..