Posted by Medical marijuana is a “good idea,” New York State voters say 71 – 25 percent, with support among all political, racial and regional groups, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released today.
Even Republicans say 55 – 41 percent that adults should be allowed to use marijuana if their doctor prescribes it, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-ack) University poll finds. Support is strongest, 75 – 20 percent, among voters 45 to 64 years old, while voters over 65 support the idea 63 – 32 percent.
“It hasn’t attracted a lot of attention, but New York State voters would like to emulate their New Jersey neighbors and approve medical use of marijuana,” said Maurice Carroll, director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. “Voters of every age have entered the Age of Aquarius.
Source: Quinnipiac University
The difference amidst amateur consumption and medical employment of marijuana begs to be recognized. Although I think that a responsible adult should have the right to use marijuana recreationally, I do think, without doubt, allowing for a sick person use of a plant with a long history of medical value had better be accepted and legal. Marijuana has a great potential as a medication and more awareness and tolerance is necessary. In Summary, legalize it!