Pubdate: Sun, 13 Mar 2011 Source: Helena Independent Record (MT) Copyright: 2011 Helena Independent Record Contact: http://helenair.com/app/contact/letters_to_editor/ Website: http://helenair.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1187 Author: Kyle Jackson 'THE SCIENCE OF CANNABIS' I am writing to congratulate Montana PBS for a wonderful job. Last night I watched their new special "The Science of Cannabis" and I learned a great deal. The investigation sheds light on the facts of marijuana and I am disturbed by the disparity between what science is telling us and what the federal government is telling us. After watching the program it seems obvious that prohibition is being sustained by the pharmaceutical industry in an effort to eliminate competition. I find it ironic that doctors hesitate to recommend cannabis yet they will happily set you up with a prescription medication that has a plethora of side effects. "The Science of Cannabis" is well made and it presents both sides of the issue, and comes from a respectable, unbiased source. I recommend that everyone watch this TV program, it is an outstanding piece of journalism. It is available online at the Montana PBS website. Kyle Jackson Bozeman - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake