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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints could have a significant impact on the upcoming ballot initiative for medical marijuana in Utah.
The LDS Church, which weighs in on moral and social issues, has spoken out against recreational cannabis ballot initiatives in the past. Asked by FOX 13 about the medical marijuana ballot initiative filed in Utah, a church spokesman responded with a statement:
“Lawmakers across the country have wrestled with whether to legalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. This discussion raises legitimate questions regarding the benefits and risks of legalizing a drug that has not gone through the well-established and rigorous process to prove its effectiveness and safety.
During the 2017 legislative session, a bill was passed that appropriately authorized further research of the potential benefits and risks of using marijuana. The difficulties of attempting to legalize a drug at the state level that is illegal under Federal law cannot be overstated.
Accordingly, we believe that society is best served by requiring marijuana to go through further research and the FDA approval process that all other drugs must go through before they are prescribed to patients.”
To read the full article on Fox 13, click here.
Bob BruceJuly 5, 2017
Having grown up in the 60's and 70's I saw first hand what marijuana can do to destroy a young man's soul. If this proposed law is only an excuse for a portion of the populace to get stoned then I'm against it. However, I understand this plant has medicinal use that no other substance seems to have; and if that is true this law should be carefully written to allow for that type of healing.
Don HoffmanJune 29, 2017
CBD from the hemp plant was used as a powerful medication by doctors until 1937 when Big Pharma made their money move to the FDA. Don't let the FDA decide your health choices.