Pubdate: Fri, 18 Feb 2005
Source: Peoria Journal Star (IL)
Copyright: 2005 Peoria Journal Star
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/338
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Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmj.htm (Cannabis - Medicinal)

'MORAL DUTY' GOES BAD IN 'SHOW AND TELL'

SPRINGFIELD - Irvin Rosenfeld on Thursday expected to do his moral
duty by testifying before Illinois lawmakers on the benefits of
smoking marijuana for a painful genetic bone disorder.

He didn't expect to be detained by Illinois secretary of state police
for bringing in his tin of about 150 federally approved joints.

Call it an example of "show and tell" gone bad.

The 51-year-old stockbroker from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., appeared in
front of the House Human Services Committee in support of House Bill
407. Sponsored by Rep. Larry McKeon, D-Chicago, the proposal would
legalize marijuana use for residents with debilitating medical
conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis or AIDS.

After his testimony, Rosenfeld was detained by two secretary of state
police officers stationed in the committee room. He was detained in a
Capitol basement substation while officers called the U.S. Drug
Enforcement Administration to verify his story. 
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