Pubdate: Tue, 03 Oct 2000
Source: News and Star (UK)
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Author: Alun Buffry

LEZLEY JURY TAUGHT GOVERNMENT A LESSON

The jury that returned a not guilty verdict on Lezley Gibson of Alston for 
using cannabis to help her overcome the dreadful symptoms of MS have 
demonstrated more compassion and understanding that the whole British 
Government. They have my gratitude.

It is disgusting that the Crown prosecution Service continue to prosecute 
these people for growing or using a therapeutic substance.

It is nonsensical that anyone should be taken to the courts when that other 
plant, tobacco, that creates so much illness and suffering is not only 
legal but taxed!

Could the real reason be money? I have a feeling that cannabis would be 
legalised very quickly if the pharmaceutical companies are able to produce 
a profitable and patentable extract.

In the meantime, how many more people will we, the taxpayers, have to watch 
being dragged through this so-called justice system at our expense?

The only people who benefit from such cases are the professionals who 
prosecute and defend.

Alun Buffry Legalise Cannabis Alliance http://www.lca-uk.org