Pubdate: Thu, 06 Nov 2014
Source: Tampa Tribune (FL)
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Author: Rick Meredith
Page: A14

A SAD DAY

It's a sad day in the history of Florida. Forty-two percent of the 
people were hoodwinked by Sheriff Grady Judd and his cohorts into 
believing that it is best to leave medical marijuana in the hands of 
the ruthless drug cartels.

The failure of Amendment 2 will not keep those who really need the 
drug from getting it. It will just make them criminals who have to 
continue dealing with unsavory characters.

But let's look on the brighter side. During their unjust raids, 
Sheriff Grady and his cohorts can continue to confiscate cash and 
other goods from the sick. Easy money is hard to give up, isn't it, 
Sheriff. The Mexican cartels thank you.

RICK MEREDITH, WESLEY CHAPEL
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