VOTERS STILL FAVOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Groups that contend voters just didn't get it when they passed a medical
marijuana initiative twice in the past three years are blowing smoke,
according to the latest Rocky Mountain Poll.

In fact, more than seven of 10 registered Maricopa County voters polled
said they would vote again for the measure, which established a
state-controlled network for the distribution of medical marijuana. The
measure passed by a 2-1 ratio when it was voted on last year, but the
Legislature altered it. Petitions are being circulated to put the measure
on the ballot for the 2000 general election.