Pubdate: Tue, 05 Feb 2002
Source: Charlotte Observer (NC)
Copyright: 2002 The Charlotte Observer
Contact:  http://www.charlotte.com/observer/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/78
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n176/a09.html?2451
Author: Dave Michon

GOVERNMENT CRUEL TO PAIN VICTIMS

In response to "Doctor defends his pain pill prescribing" (Feb. 1):

The continuing persecution of pain specialists such as Dr. Joseph Talley 
threatens us all.

You can bet these politicians and DEA types will find the strongest drugs 
available when they need them! Pain control has to be unlocked across the 
board, so regular folks can get it when needed. We cannot now; I promise 
you that. In my daily agonies I think of hypocrites such as Attorney 
General Ashcroft, who is painting sufferers into a corner by also refusing 
to allow assisted-suicide.

Those who may be healthy now should think of what they'll do when the time 
comes.

Dave Michon
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