Prop 2 Utah

[Deleted member 365]

So the LDS Church sent an email out to all members today asking them to vote no against this. So it’s just as good as dead. But are their concerns valid? I didn’t think Prop 2 allowed for rec marijuana or set us on a course for it. But I could be wrong. If that’s the case then kudos to the church for helping utah avoid catastrophe.

I don’t know much about this prop. So im interested in views and information.

 

[Gameface]

Catastrophe? Can you point to catastrophe in other places with rec MJ?

 

[Deleted member 365]

Catastrophe? Can you point to catastrophe in other places with rec MJ?

Catastrophe is probably too strong of a word. I think there are pros and cons to rec marijuana. For sake of full disclosure, I personally want it decriminalized and would be open to rec use. I think we’re locking up way too many people for such petty crimes.

 

[colton]

So the LDS Church sent an email out to all members today asking them to vote no against this. So it’s just as good as dead. But are their concerns valid? I didn’t think Prop 2 allowed for rec marijuana or set us on a course for it. But I could be wrong. If that’s the case then kudos to the church for helping utah avoid catastrophe.

I don’t know much about this prop. So im interested in views and information.

Here's a link that was sent out in the email.
https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/marijuana-analysis

I think some of those points are definitely worth being concerned about. Not all. But enough that I will likely vote no. I just wish there were a better medical marijuana bill to choose from.

 

[Deleted member 365]

Here's a link that was sent out in the email.
https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/marijuana-analysis

I think some of those points are definitely worth being concerned about. Not all. But enough that I will likely vote no. I just wish there were a better medical marijuana bill to choose from.

Here’s a rebuttal. The rebuttal makes it more likely that I’ll vote yes. One of the points the church brings up is that people will be able to grow their own weed. Which... isn’t true.

https://libertasutah.org/personal-f...isms-of-the-utah-medical-cannabis-act-prop-2/

 

[Deleted member 365]

From what I understand prop 2 still limits marijuana to be used for medicinal purposes while also applying pressure to the state to provide serves and stop dragging their feet because the state’s Largest lobbyist has so much influence in the legislature. If the state fails at keeping their end of the bargain then yes, prop 2 opens the possibilities for more liberal treatment of marijuana.

Right? Is that how you’re reading it too?

What are people’s thoughts on this?

 

[fallenchicken]

Catastrophe is probably too strong of a word. I think there are pros and cons to rec marijuana. For sake of full disclosure, I personally want it decriminalized and would be open to rec use. I think we’re locking up way too many people for such petty crimes.

wait if you want it decriminalized for rec use why would it be a catastrophe?

 

[oneye]

So the LDS Church sent an email out to all members today asking them to vote no against this. So it’s just as good as dead. But are their concerns valid? I didn’t think Prop 2 allowed for rec marijuana or set us on a course for it. But I could be wrong. If that’s the case then kudos to the church for helping utah avoid catastrophe.

I don’t know much about this prop. So im interested in views and information.

God would people read the damn thing. It IS a medical bill. Also you’re right the catastrophe isn’t the millions we as a country spend to keep one of the safest most natural drugs off the street while leaving pills with much more damaging and addictive issues. Yeah marijuana is sure the boogie man.

 

[♪alt13]

Here's a link that was sent out in the email.
https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/marijuana-analysis

I think some of those points are definitely worth being concerned about. Not all. But enough that I will likely vote no. I just wish there were a better medical marijuana bill to choose from.

This law is a very limited version of medical marijauna.(no smoke, all edible, limited THC levels)

The central issue is not wether MJ is a perfect sulotuon for patients but is it better for many of those patients than the alternative, Opiates. The answer to that question is absolutely yes. When we are considering the possible ramifications to people's lives we should do so with an honest assessment of the alternatives. On every measure (besides effectiveness) MJ is a better option than opiates. Less addictive, better for the organs, no chance of overdose death, maintaining some measure of lucidity, etc. IMV MJ should not only be available for a doctor and patient to try first but it should be recommended.

You may not think this initiative is perfect but I urge all of you not to let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

 

[oneye]

Here's a link that was sent out in the email.
https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/marijuana-analysis

I think some of those points are definitely worth being concerned about. Not all. But enough that I will likely vote no. I just wish there were a better medical marijuana bill to choose from.

I know someone who owns a greenhouse and raises vegetables that he sales to stores. If you actually think this **** won’t be extremely heavily regulated you’re crazy. He said it’s a nightmare to get to the point you can even grow it because he’s been looking into it for if this passes. The church wants to make it sound like it’s going to be unregulated that is not anywhere near the truth, not even close.

 

[colton]

Here’s a rebuttal. The rebuttal makes it more likely that I’ll vote yes. One of the points the church brings up is that people will be able to grow their own weed. Which... isn’t true.

https://libertasutah.org/personal-f...isms-of-the-utah-medical-cannabis-act-prop-2/

Thanks, I'll read it through.

 

[Deleted member 365]

Thanks, I'll read it through.

It’s interesting and explains why certain provisions are in prop 2. I originally didn’t know much about prop 2 until today. Been too busy.

Why is the lds Church taking a stand on this? If you’re gonna email members about politics, I would’ve thought Latino kids in cages would’ve been it. Does the church view marijuana as a violation of the WoW? I wasn’t aware of their views until the email today.