Editor:

Thank you for your article concerning my son, Charles C. Lynch and his medical marijuana dispensary. The true issue in this matter is the conflict between the federal government and the state of California. Charlie was issued a license from the city of Morro Bay to grow and dispense medical marijuana. He adhered strictly to the laws as set forth by the state and the city. All of Charlie's patients were over the age of 18 (a requirement in the city ordinances), excepting Owen Beck, a young cancer patient, who came with his parents. Every person that came to the dispensary was required to have a recommendation from a physician and this was verified by dispensary personnel.

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