Mich. voters mull medical marijuana ballot measure
November 04, 2008 10:31 AM
DETROIT (AP) - Voters decide today on a state ballot proposal to let severely ill people legally buy, grow and use small amounts of marijuana.
Opponents say there's no scientific evidence marijuana is effective treatment for glaucoma, cancer, AIDS and other conditions.
But supporters say federal officials have stymied medical research into marijuana's benefits despite evidence it can relieve suffering.
The measure would remove state penalties for registered patients using marijuana but wouldn't create legal dispensaries for the drug or affect a federal ban.
Recent polls have shown likely voters favor Proposal 1.
Twelve states have medical marijuana laws, eight from ballot initiatives.
