Pubdate: Sun, 25 Nov 2001 Source: Edmonton Sun (CN AB) Copyright: 2001, Canoe Limited Partnership. Contact: http://www.fyiedmonton.com/htdocs/edmsun.shtml Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/135 Author: Debbie Stultz-Giffin Note: Parenthetical remark by the Sun editor; headline by newshawk RE: EDITORIAL comment attached to Matthew Elrod's Nov. 18 letter to the editor that said it is better to buy a flashlight than inhale candle smoke. Pharmaceuticals are no more than legal poisons to many of Canada's dying and chronically ill. I have been granted a legal exemption to use medicinal marijuana to treat the unrelenting symptoms of progressive Multiple Sclerosis. Marijauna allows me the human dignity, and quality of life, taken from me by the use of pharmaceuticals. Given my choice, I'll keep my non-toxic candle, smoke included, thanks! The flashlight's all yours. Debbie Stultz-Giffin Bridgetown, N.S. (The pro-pot crowd is persistent.) - --- MAP posted-by: Beth