Pubdate: Wed, 16 Apr 2003 Source: Honolulu Advertiser (HI) Copyright: 2003 The Honolulu Advertiser, a division of Gannett Co. Inc. Contact: Website: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/195 Author: Robert Sharpe, http://www.mapinc.org/writers/Robert+Sharpe Related: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v03/n533/a01.html and http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v03/n536/a06.html Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmj.htm (Cannabis - Medicinal) MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOES ARE OUT OF HAND The biggest obstacle to a state-regulated medical marijuana distribution system in Hawai'i is the reefer madness of our federal government. By raiding voter-approved medical marijuana providers in California, the very same Drug Enforcement Administration that claims illicit drug use funds terrorism is forcing cancer and AIDS patients into the hands of street dealers. Apparently marijuana prohibition is more important than protecting the country from terrorism. Robert Sharpe Drug Policy Alliance - --- MAP posted-by: Doc-Hawk