Pubdate: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 Source: Kalamazoo Gazette (MI) Copyright: 2008 Kalamazoo Gazette Contact: http://www.mlive.com/kzgazette/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/588 Author: Brad Bishop AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA WILL SAVE MONEY The medical marijuana decriminalization initiative is going to be extremely valuable to Michiganians when passed. Not only is marijuana extremely helpful in treating multiple debilitating symptoms, but it's also economically viable. I have been following the Kalamazoo Gazette's series for the past few weeks and noticed it mentioned the drug Marinol (synthetic THC) and also the price, which is upward of $1,100 for a single bottle. This is outrageous and should not be suggested as a suitable option in lieu of marijuana. Marijuana's overhead to grow is extremely low and the benefits are extremely high. Imagine the amount of money that potentially could be saved by sick patients not having to rely solely on prescription drugs. This initiative in turn will lower insurance premiums across the board and also curb our spending on health care. Let's do Michigan a favor and vote "yes" on the medical marijuana initiative. Brad Bishop Plainwell - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake