Pubdate: Sat, 21 May 2005 Source: Rapid City Journal (SD) Copyright: 2005 The Rapid City Journal Contact: http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1029 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmj.htm (Cannabis - Medicinal) HEMP ADVOCATE TO BIKE ACROSS SOUTH DAKOTA HERMOSA - A Hermosa man will bicycle across South Dakota to draw attention to what he says is the need for the legalization of medical marijuana. Bob Newland, 56, Hemphasis magazine publisher, plans to launch his two-week journey to Sioux Falls on June 5. He will log about 500 miles in the interim before returning to Rapid City. While cycling across South Dakota, Newland plans to circulate a petition for Safe Access Act of 2006, which would allow physicians to prescribe cannabis as part of a course of therapy and allow patients to possess and use cannabis to alleviate certain medical conditions. Newland invites others to join the tour. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake