Pubdate: Tue, 21 Apr 2009
Source: Patriot-News, The (PA)
Copyright: 2009 The Patriot-News
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1630
Author: Chris A. Courogen
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmj.htm (Marijuana - Medicinal)

MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA

Frustrated by the refusal of state legislators to even discuss the 
issue of medical marijuana with him, Chuck Homan brought his campaign 
for legalizing pot for medical uses to the steps of the state Capitol Monday.

Homan, 58, of Glenville, York County, said he organized the rally 
after being unable to convince local lawmakers to support laws 
similar to those passed in a dozen other states that allow the use of 
medical marijuana.

"I contacted my local legislators," Homan said. "They said it was too 
controversial to deal with. They won't even see me or talk to me."

About 20 supporters turned out for the rally, which was held during a 
steady rain.

Homan also plans to deliver information packets touting the drug's 
medicinal use to every state lawmaker, including Gov. Edward Rendell.

"I'm educating them. I plan to educate the whole state of 
Pennsylvania," said Homan, who runs the Web site MedicalMovement.com. 
"The ignorance of the marijuana has to stop."

Homan cited studies showing pot as an effective treatment for nausea 
and appetite loss, glaucoma and chronic pain, and other ailments. 
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