Family Council/ Ark. Congressman Oppose Issue 4 On Oct. 7, U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR/04) provided a statement to Family Council saying that he strongly opposes Issue 4, the proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize marijuana in Arkansas. Jerry Cox of Family Council says, “Legalized recreational marijuana is on the list of the last things Arkansas needs, and I strongly oppose it. There are no benefits that can outweigh more traffic deaths, more addiction, more ...