Pubdate: Fri, 06 Jul 2001
Source: State, The (SC)
Copyright: 2001 The State
Contact:  http://www.thestate.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/426
Author: Fred A Cliff
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?186 (Oxycontin)
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v01/n1096/a09.html

TAKING DRUG OFF MARKET NO SOLUTION

In his June 20 letter, Gene Hogan has shown the colors of a true 
socialistic liberal in advocating the removal of Oxycontin from the 
market. He has, in effect, declared that government, not the 
individual, bears the responsibility for drug problems. This 
advocacy, so prevalent in recent years, is parallel to getting rid of 
automobiles because people die in wrecks.

Oxycontin, taken at a low dosage, allows me, as a 20-year cancer 
survivor with permanent nerve damage, a fairly normal existence. 
Without it, I can't walk.

Perhaps Mr. Hogan should channel his efforts toward getting some real 
help for his pals instead of crusading for the government to throw 
the baby out with the bath water.

FRED A. CLIFF

Columbia
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