Pubdate: Wed, 17 Jun 2009 Source: Grand Forks Gazette (CN BC) Copyright: 2009 Sterling Newspapers Contact: http://www.mapinc.org/media/525 Author: B. Lawrence Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v09/n617/a05.html MARIJUANA IS MEDICINAL Editor, The Gazette: First I would like to congratulate Joy Davies for being honest and forthcoming about her particular afflictions and how she has begun to lead a normal life. Next I would like to address the letter written to the Gazette titled: "Council Oversteps." Mr. Haagen, I feel for you. Have you any grasp of the history of this medicinal plant? Have you any knowledge of the affects of analgesics? How dare you judge someone. Are you afflicted with any diseases that cause excruciating pain? Do you struggle with narcotic painkillers in an effort to lead a productive existence? Do you have any idea what you are saying when you persecute someone for their personal choices? I hold out hope that people are beginning to wake up about these antiquated and draconian perceptions that have been drilled into our heads for decades. People make many choices in their lives. I for one believe that all people have that right. I think all you accomplished was making yourself look dated...very dated. B. Lawrence Grand Forks - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin