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Posted by FoM on August 07, 2001 at 18:18:31 PT By John F. Lauerman Source: Union-News 
Currently a source of low-cost prescription medications for older people without drug benefits, Canada is gearing up to supply its ill patients with another drug: medical marijuana. And while Springfield doctors believe that our northern neighbor's decision will have little impact here, national marijuana advocates predict more Americans will try to get in on the action. "Certainly, you will see patients making the trek to get medical marijuana," said Keith Stroup, director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws in Washington, D.C. Snipped Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help |
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| Comment #3 posted by Patrick on August 08, 2001 at 09:28:03 PT |
| I love seeing and hearing about pro-legalization letters to the Editor getting published! The pen is mightier than the sword! [ Post Comment ] |
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Comment #2 posted by Kevin Hebert on August 08, 2001 at 09:01:36 PT:
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| This is my hometown paper, so I felt I had to put my 2 cents in. =) -- Dear Editors: Thank you for John F. Lauerman's article, "Canada's Marijuana Decision Debated Here". I find it fascinating that we put people in jail for using a substance that not only has never killed anyone, but can be an effective We are supposed to be a compassionate society. Shouldn't that compassion extend to cancer patients and elderly glaucoma victims? Remember, marijuana is just a plant. Unlike tobacco, it is not addictive, and unlike alcohol, you cannot overdose on it. The difference is, you will go to jail if you are caught with marijuana, whereas tobacco and alcohol Sincerely, [ Post Comment ] |
| Comment #1 posted by The Offspring on August 08, 2001 at 05:50:58 PT |
| I would choose Cannabis over Marinol anyday. It's funny how man made a drug out of Marijuana yet there are people who say it is not Medicine. Its the safest drug out there. [ Post Comment ] |
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