In response to E. Bruce Preece's May 28 letter, "It's poison for dogs; it can't be good," there is and has been much disagreement on the use of pot as medicine or for recreational use. Yet I cannot agree with Preece's statement that pot is not good medicine for anyone. It has been of much help for many who I have known personally in dealing with pain, lack of hunger and anxiety.

I also do not agree that because pot is "poison for dogs" that it is the same for humans. Chocolate (real chocolate) is poison for dogs, but not for humans. I'm sure Preece has eaten plenty of chocolate in his lifetime (as have most) and yet he is still alive and more than likely will keep eating chocolate until old age or something else ends his life. Of course, eating too much chocolate is unhealthy for anyone, as would be true for overindulgence in the use of pot. And I do hope Preece will have a long and healthy life himself and that he doesn't have to use pot himself as medicine or for recreational use if he chooses not to.

David Grauer

Battle Ground

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