Pubdate: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 Source: State Journal-Register (IL) Copyright: 2009 The State Journal-Register Contact: http://www.sj-r.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/425 Author: John Walker TAKE OBAMA'S ADVICE ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA In response to Drug Enforcement Agency raids on California medical marijuana dispensaries, President Obama stated that he does not believe that federal resources should be used to circumvent state laws, effectively protecting patients and their doctors from unreasonable harassment. If only Illinois lawmakers would show the same compassion to the patients suffering here at home. John Walker Director Illinois Compassion Action Network Springfield - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom