Referendum Reaction Patients with specific illnesses should be able to grow and use small amounts of marijuana for treatment, as long as a doctor approves such use. It would increase employment in the state. The legalization of medical marijuana has proved successful in other states. And most importantly it would make the lives of ill individuals much more bearable. The legalization of medical marijuana would create a new job market for some Mainers. People who might not have had a job before can become a registered grower, and not only make money to support their family, but help the ill in the