Pubdate: Sun, 07 Apr 2002 Source: Racine Journal Times, The (WI) Copyright: 2002, The Racine Journal Times Contact: http://www.journaltimes.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1659 Author: Joe Adams MEDICAL MARIJUANA It's official: Another year has come and gone with no resolution toward solving the ailments of those in need of medical marijuana. On March 14, the only chance that medical marijuana patients had was shot down when Assembly Bill 715 died in the committee on criminal justice without a hearing or a vote. Politicians will continuously seek out the arrest and prosecution of those who use medical marijuana in Wisconsin. Those that fear prosecution and being labeled as criminals and drug dealers will only continue to suffer. We, as the citizens of Wisconsin, need to stand up and send a strong message to our politicians that we will no longer stand to see our tax dollars wasted in the aid of arresting and jailing medical marijuana users. Furthermore, we will not go another year without the immediate passing of a medical marijuana bill so that our sick citizens may have proper access to the medicine they need (medical marijuana). Give the sick back a little peace of mind and freedom. Joe Adams Kenosha - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake