Pubdate: Thu, 01 Aug 2002 Source: Daily Independent, The (KY) Copyright: 2002 The Daily Independent, Inc. Contact: http://www.dailyindependent.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1573 Author: Suz Fox POT CAN EASE PAIN WITHOUT DOING HARM My partner is a chronic pain sufferer (failed back fusion). About 100,000 die a year because of overdoses or allergies to legal drugs. Cannabis (pot) helps ease pain, causes no death, but is the center of attention for erradication instead of research. The system has twisted us all, and it's time for states to start standing up for their citizens and protect them and their doctors and caregivers from the viscious and heartless Drug Enforcement Administration. Suz Fox Kalispell, Mont. - --- MAP posted-by: Alex