The question with this legislation is not whether some people feel less pain when they use marijuana, but whether this legislation encourages the misuse of the drug marijuana. I don't doubt that marijuana makes it so you do not feel pain. Many drugs affect our perception of pain, but they all have consequences. These consequences can effect the potential of youth, the mental health of others, the innocent they injure, and even the unborn. I have seen many children conceived and not wanted by parents on drugs. I've watched these children face great challenges in their lives and at school, particularly having to deal with being born addicted to a drug. Drugs, even alcohol and tobacco, are not mere toys to amuse us. Problems still remain when the mind altering chemicals are gone. This legislation seems to be a blanket endorsement of general marijuana use. It does not provide adequate regulation to restrict the use of marijuana for medical use. Since it does not take responsibility for the possible physical, social, mental, and legal consequences of legalized marijuana use, I do not support this legislation.
The Official Statement of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/first-presidency-statement-on-utah-marijuana-initiative
for a good analysis on the proposed legislation:
https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/marijuana-analysis
