Binky
05-20-2005, 09:36 AM
NATION'S MARIJUANA POLICY IS 'DRACONIAN'
RE: 'Let states and doctors decide," May 11
Thank you so much for Paul Armentano's astute commentary.
It's a refreshing 21st-century contrast to the unrelenting stance of President George W. Bush's Office of National Drug Control Policy.
The ONDCP, the Drug Enforcement Administration and federal drug czar John Walters insist that marijuana is of the same medical value as heroin.
By leaving marijuana in Schedule 1 ( illegal to prescribe or possess for any reason ), they define all patients who use it as criminals.
Further, Walters and the DEA believe that patients who legally use marijuana with a doctor's recommendation in the 11 states with such legal access should be subject to arrest, prosecution and time in federal prison.
Please continue repudiating this draconian, "reefer-madness" policy whenever and however you can.
STEPHEN HEATH
Public Relations Director
Drug Policy Forum of Florida
Clearwater FL
Washington Examiner (DC)
Copyright: 2005 Washington Examiner
Contact: threads@dcexaminer.com
Website: http://www.dcexaminer.com/
RE: 'Let states and doctors decide," May 11
Thank you so much for Paul Armentano's astute commentary.
It's a refreshing 21st-century contrast to the unrelenting stance of President George W. Bush's Office of National Drug Control Policy.
The ONDCP, the Drug Enforcement Administration and federal drug czar John Walters insist that marijuana is of the same medical value as heroin.
By leaving marijuana in Schedule 1 ( illegal to prescribe or possess for any reason ), they define all patients who use it as criminals.
Further, Walters and the DEA believe that patients who legally use marijuana with a doctor's recommendation in the 11 states with such legal access should be subject to arrest, prosecution and time in federal prison.
Please continue repudiating this draconian, "reefer-madness" policy whenever and however you can.
STEPHEN HEATH
Public Relations Director
Drug Policy Forum of Florida
Clearwater FL
Washington Examiner (DC)
Copyright: 2005 Washington Examiner
Contact: threads@dcexaminer.com
Website: http://www.dcexaminer.com/