Pubdate: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 Source: Toronto Star (CN ON) Copyright: 2011 The Toronto Star Contact: http://www.thestar.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/456 Author: Richard Kadziewicz Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v11/n532/a01.html?1142 POT SMOKING CAUSES HYPOCRISY Re: Did he inhale? Hudak says 'yes,' Aug. 19 That's great that all these prominent politicians have admitted to smoking marijuana. So what has clouded their reasoning on legalizing this "natural" herb, known for its calming effect and ability to relieve excessive pain? You'd think the tax base alone would facilitate its legalization. This mystery smacks of big pharma and its battery of lobbyists and lawyers. And as long as we're admitting to things why is Mr. Hudak not being forthright on his stand on the abortion issue? Richard Kadziewicz Scarborough - --- MAP posted-by: Richard R Smith Jr.