The Utah Foundation recently released results on August 11 that showed a divide between beliefs on legalizing medical cannabis. A total of 386 voters participated in the survey, where 43 percent agreed that “legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes would have a positive impact on society,” and 34 percent disagreed. There was also a 23 percent neutral response.
The strongest in agreement with legalizing cannabis in terms of political parties were Democratic voters, with 52 percent agreeing with medical cannabis legalization, whereas only 31 percent of Republican responders agreed.
The various age groups also reflect a unique perspective on the subject between young and old voters. For those between ages 18-25, only 25 percent agreed with medical cannabis being a positive impact (with 58 percent disagreeing). However, the opinion was flipped with adults between 61 and 70 years old, with 55 percent agreeing (and 26 percent disagreeing).
