Third Hour Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have resolved that there is a need for the Utah Legislature to legalize medical marijuana by the year's end. Despite the fact that Church leaders have urged Utahns to vote against Proposition 2 on November 6th, they have also recognized the need for something to be done regarding the use of medical marijuana. Church leaders understand the urgency that this decision requires, and are hoping to have a reasonable solution by the end of the year. Several government officials have voiced their opposition to Proposition 2, but worry that nothing will be done if they vote against it. Brian King, a Utah House Minority Leader, stated: "Proposition 2 is flawed, in some ways very flawed," he said, "but I'm voting for it because if we vote it down, I think the likelihood that the state Legislature will come back and put in place meaningful medical marijuana is slim and none." Elder Jack N. Gerard, executive director of the Church's public affairs department, mentions that Church... View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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