Pubdate: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 Source: Sun News (Myrtle Beach, SC) Copyright: 2004 Sun Publishing Co. Contact: http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/mld/sunnews/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/987 Author: Mark Kjergaard Note: apparent 150 word limit on LTEs Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmj.htm (Cannabis - Medicinal) WHITE HOUSE'S ACTIONS PROLONG PAIN Let's look at the actions of the Bush regime in just one area of American life. Put yourself in the shoes of someone with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's or any other life-threatening condition, and look at what the Bush regime policies say to you. In August 2001, [Bush] announces [limited] funding of the only promising medical research into cures for you. Then Attorney General John Ashcroft goes against [some states'] legalization of medical marijuana for pain relief and the right to die with dignity. Finally, Vice President Dick Cheney tries to say criticizing Bush was treasonable. It seems they were telling you to give up hope, suffer and shut up and die! Look at your loved ones, and remember: Anyone can be stricken by these diseases. Remember that when you vote! Mark Kjergaard Myrtle Beach - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin