Pubdate: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 Source: Los Angeles Times (CA) Copyright: 2014 Los Angeles Times Contact: http://www.latimes.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/248 Author: Paul R. Kuhn Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v14/n633/a06.html LEGALIZATION OF POT IS OVERDUE Re "The medical marijuana mess," Editorial, Aug. 1 It is about time to get the word "medical" out of the entire marijuana discussion. There is absolutely no need to get medical professionals involved in the subject of cultivation, sale or use of marijuana products. People use the substance to feel better, whether they have cancer or a bad day at the office. Some of us would rather have a martini. Let's get honest about federal and local laws regarding this drug and drop any reference to medicine. Paul R. Kuhn, MD Newport Beach - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom