Pubdate: Sun, 19 Nov 2006
Source: Sacramento Bee (CA)
Copyright: 2006 The Sacramento Bee
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Author: Peter Gabriel Keyes
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v06/n1529/a02.html?283308

MARIJUANA: THE NARK NEEDS TO CHILL

Re "Smokescreen of medical pot clouds view of the dangers," Forum, Nov. 12: 
DEA agent Gordon Taylor needs to lighten up on some of society's most 
vulnerable citizens -- patients who benefit from doctor-approved cannabis. 
He wrote a commentary disseminating much medical advice, but only 
physicians are qualified to do that.

The Institute of Medicine states, "cientific data indicate the potential 
therapeutic value of cannabinoid drugs, primarily THC, for pain relief, 
control of nausea and vomiting, and appetite stimulation." The United 
Kingdom classifies marijuana as a soft drug, punishable for personal 
amounts by a simple warning. The United States should emulate Europe. And 
Taylor should help our sick and dying people live, not seek to imprison them.

- - Peter Gabriel Keyes, Sacramento 
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