Tax and Regulate 2010 is a initiative being placed on the November ballot which would essentially legalize cannabis up to 1 ounce for personal use (RECREATIONAL AND MEDICINAL) for 21 years old and over. From what I understand, cities will still be able to determine whether or not it is legal in their particular city.  There are restrictions about not using it in public or in the presence of a minor (<21y/o).

I guess my question is how do you think this will effect current medical cannabis laws?   Personally I think very few patients would go and take the time and spend the money to see a physician when they can legally get up to an ounce from any dispensary in the area.   I often use the argument that it would be foolish to offer recommendations for patients to go and purchase a 6 pack of beer.

Would dispensaries be able to sell cannabis to anyone 21 and over who walked off the street?  Would places like liquor stores and 7-11′s offer cannabis as well?

I think that total legalization will set back the medical community because of the backlash against cannabis as a whole.   I also think that the physicians, me included, who have dedicated their time to working with patients will not have any incentive to continue in this pursuit.   Certainly we must make a living as well.

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?