Q Four years ago, you were elected governor of Minnesota as an independent. In June, you announced that you wouldn't seek re-election. So tell us, who proved the more formidable foe: the elitist left or the religious right? I got more trouble from the religious right. They are much more vocal and organized. I vetoed a bill that would force women to wait 24 hours before getting an abortion. I made an offer to the right wing: "I'll sign this bill if you make all optional surgical procedures have a 24-hour waiting period, which would include liposuction." They were appalled. [continues 716 words]
How Oregon Punished A Doctor For Legally Recommending Medical Marijuana The Oregon Board of Medical Examiners dispensed some pain to Dr. Phillip Leveque last month, suspending the 79-year-old osteopath's medical license for 90 days and fining him $5,000 for signing medical marijuana applications without examining patients. Under Oregon's 1998 medical marijuana law, patients who want to light up legally must first receive verification from a doctor that they suffer from one of nine medical conditions, ranging from AIDS to premenstrual syndrome. An unrepentant Leveque plans to spend his time off lecturing throughout the state about medical marijuana. Leveque recently talked with New York writer David Wallis. [continues 723 words]
How Oregon Punished A Doctor For Legally Recommending Medical Marijuana The Oregon Board of Medical Examiners dispensed some pain to Dr. Phillip Leveque last month, suspending the 79-year-old osteopath's medical license for 90 days and fining him $5,000 for signing medical marijuana applications without examining patients. Under Oregon's 1998 medical marijuana law, patients who want to light up legally must first receive verification from a doctor that they suffer from one of nine medical conditions, ranging from AIDS to premenstrual syndrome. An unrepentant Leveque plans to spend his time off lecturing throughout the state about medical marijuana. Leveque recently talked with New York writer David Wallis. [continues 724 words]
