"It blows my mind that 57% of MA residents feel they have both the right and they benefit from standing in the way of patients and medical professionals," reader Matt from Boston said.
"There is mounting evidence that these substances are medically beneficial in a myriad of ways. Like cannabis before, the legalization of mushrooms is a fait accompli - it will happen," he added.
The proposal would have created a state-appointed commission and advisory board to regulate the substances. Also included in the law was a provision allowing adults older than 21 to grow these substances in their home in a 12-foot by 12-foot area.
Massachusetts for Mental Health Options...said the home-grown aspect of the proposal likely led to it being rejected by voters. Several Boston.com readers agreed, arguing that the home-grown provision of the law dissuaded them from voting yes.
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