Pubdate: Wed, 19 Apr 2000
Source: Anchorage Daily News (AK)
Copyright: 2000 The Anchorage Daily News
Contact:  http://www.adn.com/
Author: Carrie Gunderson

VOTE TO LEGALIZE HEMP

I'm writing to urge people to vote yes on legalizing hemp. I'm born
and raised in Alaska, Native American, and 69 years old. I believe in
marijuana, its healing powers and for reduction of pain. A yes vote is
needed so that people who need marijuana will not have to buy it on
the streets and will have a steady dependable supply.

I was trampled by a moose and need marijuana for pain. I won't buy it
on the street because it is too expensive and too dangerous. I was
arrested a few years ago for growing marijuana to supply to three
friends who were dying of cancer and another friend who has MS. The
arrest has since cost me my house, my good name and my right to vote
(I have voted every year since I was 21). Please vote yes to legalize
hemp so this won't happen to anyone else.

- - Carrie Gunderson

Anchorage
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