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Do you think states should have the right to distribute medical marijuana? Ike Ega Fifth-year Political science “I’m definitely against legalizing it. Marijuana is not naturally grown – it’s a hybrid of chemicals and engineering, and is more addictive now than ever. We made it into a deadly animal. If we legalize it medically, then why not legalize cocaine for AIDS and cancer sufferers? It’s the old slippery slope theory.” Michael Liu Second-year English “I don’t think so. What is (marijuana) treating? Does it get rid of cancer? No. I don’t see how getting stoned treats anything. It might relieve pain but there are things called pain killers that you can take, already approved by the FDA. There’s no need for anything else.” Matt Walcott Campus visitor “Yes, because there’s no proven fact that there’s any harm done (from marijuana). It’s less harmful than cigarettes, and alcohol is a lot worse for you. Besides, if the state is distributing marijuana, then they’ll make sure that everything is legal, and people who are suffering from chronic diseases would much rather get it from a legal source because it’s safer and they won’t get into trouble.” Emily Richards Fourth-year Political science “Marijuana has proven medicinal benefits, and should be legally distributed. But if a state is conservative, then it will have conservative regulations. In the case of California where people are more liberal, I’m sure it’d be legal. But each state is different, and if you give the power to the states to decide, then they can look at their constituents and see what it is that their people really need, instead of letting a conservative Supreme Court decide for us.” Speaks Out compiled by Edward Chaio, Daily Bruin Senior Staff. Photos by Jeff Antenore, Daily Bruin Contributor.

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