Pubdate: Thu, 30 May 2013 Source: Oceanside Star (BC) Copyright: 2013 Oceanside Star Contact: http://www.canada.com/oceansidestar/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/4880 Author: Keith Briere MARIJUANA IS SAFE AND LOWERS RISK OF CANCER THE EDITOR: In the May 16th edition, Mr. Enright wrote about how the two people he knew 14 and 16 years ago that had smoked marijuana are now brain damaged, and he suggested it was as a result of "destructive and harmful" marijuana. He begins his letter with "The path to liberty and freedom is education and knowledge." There are many studies stating for a fact that the opposite is true. Indications from these studies are that if you do not use marijuana you are at a higher risk for cancer. For far too long citizens of the world have been oppressed by government propaganda programs and laws designed to brainwash society for the purpose of corporate greed augmented by corruption. Yes, Mr. Enright, I agree, the path to liberty and freedom is education and knowledge. Doctors are now clueing in to the medicinal benefits of marijuana and are prescribing its use more and more. People, educate yourselves with these positive truths and let's get rid of these oppressive and archaic propaganda programs and laws. You may have been brainwashed by the government and self-righteous individuals. Find out the truth. These laws are very harmful and cause needless suffering of the people. Keith Briere, Parksville - --- MAP posted-by: Matt