Pubdate: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 Source: Baltimore Sun (MD) Copyright: 2004 The Baltimore Sun, a Times Mirror Newspaper. Contact: http://www.baltimoresun.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/37 Author: Amy Shafer Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmj.htm (Cannabis - Medicinal) Note: All were titled Why deny relief to people in pain? Individual titles by MAPinc GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT DENY PEOPLE I believe that marijuana should be legalized for medicinal purposes. America is a country that advocates and, in fact, symbolizes freedom of choice; it's what makes us one of the most unique and successful nations in the world. I accept that the government is responsible for maintaining order and safety. However, drugs are used everyday to save and better people's lives. And if marijuana can also do this, the government should not deny people that aid. Amy Shafer, Dayton - --- MAP posted-by: Derek