MMJ gaining ground

Seems those "red states" may not pick presidents very well but at least they have their heads on straight when it comes to drug policy. According to a Scripps Howard Texas poll question commissioned by Texans for Medical Marijuana, 75% of Texans favor the legalization of medical marijuana.

"I'm surprised support is that high," said Dr. Richard Evans, president of the Texas Cancer Center and medical adviser to Texans for Medical Marijuana. "That should help when we next testify before the Legislature."

Bills that would have legalized the medical use of marijuana have been introduced in the last four sessions of the Texas Legislature but have never passed. Evans said he expects legislation again will be introduced in 2005.

Sounds good to me.