My state is run my morons who would rather see me addicted to xanax, or fucked-up on muscle relaxers and codeine, but if they'd get their heads out of thier ars I'd qualify. I may have to move to another state; Minnesota maybe.
Their argument is marijuana may end up in the wrong hands, but because of their ignorance more pharmaceuticals end up on the street. If folks want to get high they will find a way, and will use whatever is available. Meanwhile sick people are made to feel like criminals.