PATRIOT-NEWS: He is a big supporter of a bill pending in the state Legislature that would legalize the use of marijuana for medical reasons. The bill was introduced by Rep. Mark Cohen, D-Philadelphia, who concedes that he does not yet have the votes to pass it. He’s sure the time will come.
The bill has set off a spirited debate between those who see marijuana as a helpful medical substance and those who see the bill as merely a precursor in an attempt to legalize marijuana generally, and also fear it is a gateway to other drug abuse.
Cohen’s proposal is under discussion as a survey shows that some 80 percent of Pennsylvanians are in favor of making marijuana legal for medical purposes. … (more)
