Utah's statewide newspaper supports medical marijuana, but the state still threatens patients with prison

Published: April 29, 2004

Utah's legislative session ended without a medical marijuana bill being introduced. Sadly, seriously ill Utah residents will continue to be treated as criminals for using their medicine—until legislators have the courage and compassion to act. Unfortunately, legislators are not in tune with the population or with the Salt Lake Tribune, a statewide newspaper, which recently editorialized in support of medical marijuana. Click here to read the editorial.

It is time to show legislators that the public wants to change the way Utah treats medical marijuana patients. Please urge your legislators to introduce a medical marijuana bill next session: Only you can convince them that this issue is vital to Utah residents.

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Eight states currently protect medical marijuana patients from arrest and imprisonment. In 2003, MPP helped a ninth state, Maryland, pass a law that removed the threat of prison for the medical use of marijuana. Polls consistently show massive public support for this issue. Indeed, the Salt Lake Tribune is one of many newspapers that have declared support for medical marijuana. Utah legislators must learn that a majority of the public cares about the fate of seriously ill Utah residents. This cannot happen without your help. Please Take Action now.

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