Pubdate: Thu, 31 May 2012
Source: Arizona Republic (Phoenix, AZ)
Copyright: 2012 The Arizona Republic
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Author: Harvey Turner

PLEASE STOP MARIJUANA HYPOCRISY

Marijuana is today's "demon rum." Obtaining it requires the 
commission of an illegal act -- sort of like the old Prohibition days.

Who in his right mind would sanction a legal drug that messes up your 
brain, your liver, your nutrition, your immune system, your digestive 
system, etc.

Oh! Wait a minute! That's alcohol, isn't it? Why don't we just cut 
the hypocrisy and treat marijuana like any other drug that has 
limited therapeutic effects.

Have Big Pharma produce it under the scrutiny of our generally 
toothless Food and Drug Administration.

The rule of law will be upheld, and another giant corporation will 
make even more millions pandering a generally useless product to 
gullible millions of consumers. Who knows? It might even be a job creator.

- -- Dr. Harvey Turner, Scottsdale
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