Mark Leno, who serves on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and is the author of California's Prop S, to be voted on by the public on November 5, asks for voters to approve the measure in an op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle, Prop. S -- Medical pot, again

"Unfortunately, our federal government, through the Drug Enforcement Agency, has decided to stand between our most vulnerable, ill citizens and their physician-recommended medicine by shutting down cannabis clubs and arresting activists attempting to comply with our voter-approved law. It is interesting to note that national polls consistently reveal that at least 70 percent of Americans disapprove of the DEA's actions as they support the medical use of cannabis. "

"If the federal government continues to assault, intimidate and close our community-based cannabis clubs, leaving many unable to access their medicine, I believe that we must have an alternative distribution network prepared to serve their needs. That is why I have authored Proposition S on Tuesday's ballot. It asks voters if, in light of the DEA's continued policy, we should explore creating a program whereby the city of San Francisco grows and distributes cannabis so that patients can exercise their rights under Proposition 215."

"...here's an issue both the left and the right can embrace: For the very same reasons overnment should stay out of our bedrooms, it should also stay out of our medicine cabinets. Please join me in supporting Proposition S."