Pubdate: Sat, 26 Dec 2009
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI)
Copyright: 2009 Journal Sentinel Inc.
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Author: Joe Meyer

MEDICAL MARIJUANA: GIVE US THE OPTION

Medical marijuana should be legalized. This plant that has many uses 
but has been demonized by our government for decades. Marijuana grows 
the same way trees and flowers do, a seed in the Earth with sunlight 
and water. No pesky manufacturer combining who knows what ingredients 
and charging outrageous prices for their miracle drug.

There are many sick people who attest to the efficacy of marijuana, 
yet are made to buy man-made drugs ridden with side effects.

Surely state Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has more pressing 
matters today than prosecuting sick people for marijuana use. The 
stress that is caused by the overwhelming cost of manufactured drugs 
prohibits folks from actually feeling better, even if the drug works. 
If need be, people could grow their own medicine and be rid of the 
financial stress altogether.

To deny sick people a low-cost alternative is thoughtless. No one 
would be forced to use marijuana if it were legal.

Folks should have the option to use a plant to ease their suffering.

Joe Meyer
West Allis
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