I want to ask everyone to vote "yes" on Issue 5, the medical marijuana issue. My brother passed away five years ago from cancer. One of his friends was kind enough to bring him marijuana to help with his pain, nausea and not wanting to eat. I saw firsthand how much it helped him. It was wonderful.

My mom passed away from cancer two weeks ago. We did not have any way of getting it for her. I watched her waste away day by day. The last week, she was in a lot of pain and was unable to eat anything. I am a God-fearing, law-abiding woman, but if I knew where to get it, I would have, even though I know it is not legal. It broke my heart to watch her go like that, knowing there was something that could have eased it all. Please think about how much it can help people and not the horror stories you hear from naysayers.

I'm begging you all to vote "yes."

Shannon Jones

Alma

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