Pubdate: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 Source: Las Vegas Sun (NV) Copyright: 2002 Las Vegas Sun, Inc Contact: http://www.lasvegassun.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/234 Author: Louise Schmidt Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?162 (Nevadans for Responsible Law Enforcement) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?163 (Question 9 (NV)) KEEP MEDICINAL BENEFITS OF POT In regards to Question 9 and the use and possession of marijuana: Why can't it be regulated so the medicinal benefits won't have to be withheld for all those it could help without creating a blanket approval for everyone over the age of 21 to have up to 3 ounces for recreational purposes? It could benefit the needy and eliminate the fear of it becoming a widespread gateway drug. LOUISE SCHMIDT - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D