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New Mexico has become the 12th state in the country to legalize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. (article)

Nearly three decades after medical marijuana first was approved in New Mexico, Gov. Bill Richardson on Monday signed a law authorizing the state Department of Health to give the drug to some seriously ill patients.

Of course, as you may have guessed, there have been voices on both sides raised vociferously in regards to this latest development. John Walters the White House drug czar had this to say in regards to Governor Richardson’s actions:

Walters in an interview called it “disappointing” and “irresponsible.”He said it would worsen New Mexico’s problem of illegal drug use, undermine the anti-drug message to youngsters and result in the control problems like those California has experienced.

“This is a triumph of politics over science,” he said, suggesting Richardson sought “to curry the favor of wealthy donors who are marijuana legalization advocates.”

While I think it’s good that those in need of the drug for medicinal purposes will now be able to gain access to it I cannot help but wonder as to what sort of repercussions this might bring.