Pubdate: Thu, 01 Mar 2001
Source: Boston Herald (MA)
Copyright: 2001 The Boston Herald, Inc
Contact:  One Herald Square, Boston, MA 02106-2096
Website: http://www.bostonherald.com/
Author: Phin MacDonald

POT HAS BENEFITS

I wonder why the opponents of medical marijuana are not more vocal about 
banning tobacco ("Debate Swirls Over Marijuana As Medicine", Feb 25). 
Cigarettes have no recognized medical value and are far more dangerous than 
marijuana.

I support the right of patients to use medical marijuana, as it is much 
safer than many prescription drugs.  Prison is not the right place to put 
sick people, especially if modern medicine has failed to relieve their 
suffering.

Phin MacDonald, Medford
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