Pubdate: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 Source: New Times (CA) Copyright: 2003 New Times Contact: http://www.newtimesslo.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1277 Author: Gary Gall Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v03/n057/a04.html ASK DOCTOR GARDINER I hope retiring SLO Police Chief Jim Gardiner never has a loved one get sick enough to need medical marijuana. Medical marijuana should not be controlled by the police or politicians; but by doctors. What gives a California cop power to go against a law that was passed by a strong majority of voters? Cops in this state are not self-employed, are they? I like the thoughts of an old teacher of mine who stated if you don't like a law, change it. So much for our political system. Medical marijuana should be controlled by doctors, NOT cops and politicians. Gary Gall, Cambria - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D