As a grandmother, my greatest concern is always the health and safety of my grandchildren. That’s why their
parents and I have talked with them about how people under 21 should not use marijuana. But I also know that it is
easier for kids to get marijuana than a sixpack. Trying to control marijuana through the criminal justice system
doesn’t work.
I would much rather see a system of strict regulation and control, much like we have for alcohol. Taking marijuana
production, sales and use out of the criminal market gives us a much better chance of keeping it out of the hands
of kids. Drug dealers don’t ask for ID.
As for adults using marijuana – I feel that is a choice each individual must make. But people 21 and older should
not see their lives ruined just because they used marijuana. Under our current laws, a 22yearold student who
has a small amount of marijuana on them could be arrested, put in jail, lose their loans, be forced to drop out of
school and then have a record that follows them every time they try to get a job or housing. Our current laws go too
far.
Measure 91 has the right restrictions in place, more than any measure ever put before Oregon voters.
- Marijuana will be strictly controlled from seed to sale.
- Marijuana can only be sold in licensed, inspected and audited stores in specially zoned areas that are far
away from schools. - Sellers must ask for IDs. People under 21 are forbidden from even entering the stores.
- The new law will penalize access by minors, keep current laws against driving while impaired, keep
drugfree workplace rules and prevent public use.
Our current system isn’t working. Let’s replace it with one that does.
Vote YES on Measure 91.
Martha Duff, Portland