Pubdate: Wed, 26 May 2004
Source: Times Argus (VT)
Copyright: 2004 Times Argus
Contact:  http://www.timesargus.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/893
Author: Adam Scavone
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v04/n746/a02.htm
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmj.htm (Cannabis - Medicinal)

DOUGLAS TIMID ON MARIJUANA BILL

Gov. Douglas says that making medical marijuana available to sick and 
suffering people who will benefit from it "sends a dangerous message to 
children."

The evidence for the effectiveness of marijuana in treating symptoms of 
AIDS, cancer and multiple sclerosis is about as unproven as the evidence 
that aspirin alleviates head and muscle aches.

Mindlessly clinging to anti-medical marijuana rhetoric for the sake of 
political expediency and to maintain "tough on drugs" credentials while 
people needlessly suffer sends a despicable message to children.

Vermonters should be embarassed to have such a vile man for a governor.

Adam Scavone

New York, NY 
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