Pubdate: Thu, 11 Apr 2013
Source: Georgina Advocate (CN ON)
Copyright: 2013 Georgina Advocate
Contact:  http://www.yorkregion.com/georgina-on/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2433
Author: G. Peschel

SOME DON'T UNDERSTAND MEDICAL BENEFITS OF MARIJUANA

Re: Medical pot smokers should have rules, letter to the editor by 
Matthew Fry, April 4.

Pray that your child/family member never needs medical cannabis 
because many children/adults now use it worldwide for cancer and pain 
and numerous other ailments.

My son is one of them.

I could list the many links and information on cannabis, the 
scientific proof of cannabis as a medicine, including American 
patents on it as a medicine for cancer, but clearly Mr. Fry is not 
concerned with facts or educating himself on the topic.

Looks to me as if he is passing judgment on some already sick people.

Also, I wonder, Mr. Fry, did you write a letter to the editor about 
cigarette smoking? It is a much larger problem and reality than 
cannabis in most homes and tobacco from cigarettes kills.

Fact: There has not been a single death attributed to cannabis alone, 
unlike tobacco. What about alcohol problems in the home?

Is he worried about the children there, too? Is that a concern? 
Because, sadly, it is also a bigger problem and reality for many.

The facts are most children will try a cigarette, sip of alcohol and 
even a prescription drug now before they get near cannabis.

You're worried about the children? So am I. They need to be properly 
educated so they make educated decisions.

The only defenceless children are ones who are not educated. Should 
you wish to learn more, find me on Facebook at Georgia Toons.

I know a little about cannabis and I have friends who can educate you 
on the matter; doctors, teachers, lawyers, police officers, 
veterinarians, politicians, patients, caregivers, movie stars and many more.

Perhaps Mr. Fry is a doctor. Because his sarcastic remark at the end 
of his letter makes me think he knows about cannabis for pain.

I do.

I thank God for it every day - for this medicine every day - and hope 
people such as Mr. Fry don't ever get to make the "rules" on 
something he knows nothing about.

G. Peschel Keswick
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