Pubdate: Tue, 05 Nov 2002
Source: Sacramento Bee (CA)
Copyright: 2002 The Sacramento Bee
Contact:  http://www.sacbee.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/376
Author: Susie E. Simanek

POGROM AGAINST CANNABIS 3 of 3

Unlike the letter writer who works in narcotics enforcement, our family 
knows the real truth of pain, suffering and even death when it comes to 
medical marijuana use.

Our beloved aunt used it to relieve the pain, anxiety and nausea in her 
courageous fight against breast cancer through two radical surgeries, 
chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant and several radiation treatments.

She faced leaving a young son without a mother. She always strongly stated 
that the medical marijuana was the most effective drug she used to 
alleviate the suffering she endured.

Even if medical marijuana users are not terminally ill, who are those to 
judge their illness or pain?

- - Susie E. Simanek, Sacramento
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