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You Said It: Is Legalizing Medicinal Marijuana a Good Idea?

Insurance executive leads new push for prescription marijuana.

Peter Lewis, the chairman of Northeast Ohio-based auto insurer Progressive Insurance, is leading a campaign to legalize the use of marijuana for certain medical applications in Ohio.  

The Columbus Dispatch reported Lewis is asking for proposals to pass an Ohio law that will "create a model for future campaigns in other states." 

Patch asked a few folks in the area what they thought about the idea of legalizing marijuana for medical use. As you might imagine, the reactions have been pretty divided. 

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Fifteen states have passed ballot issues legalizing marijuana used for medically qualified patients. Do you think Ohio should be next? 

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