Pubdate: Mon, 28 Feb 2011 Source: Kamloops Daily News (CN BC) Copyright: 2011 Kamloops Daily News Contact: http://www.kamloopsnews.ca/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/679 Author: Russell Barth Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v11/n087/a01.html MARIJUANA EDITORIAL ALL LIES Re: Marijuana Users Seek Elusive Legitimacy (We Say editorial). The reason we have trouble attaining legitimacy is because of misinformation propaganda campaigns like this atrocious article! "They're entitled to their beliefs, but they aren't entitled to break the law." Even if the law is absurd, onerous, counterproductive, and is unconstitutional. The message being, "Just obey. That is all." The evidence supporting pot's ability to relieve pain is well documented, as is its safety and efficacy in treating many other conditions. The only reason some people still feel it is somehow dangerous is because people keep mentioning that is is somehow dangerous, but never fully prove it. Like this article. Nothing but fear-mongering bird-cage-liner. "Unfortunately, marijuana has a multitude of chemicals in it, and many of them are clearly bad for your health. The drug boosts your heart rate, distorts perception, creates difficulties for memory and learning, and impairs co-ordination. Heavy usage has been found to lead to hallucinations, delusions, impaired memory and disorientation." Lies. All easily debunked, if one takes the time to use an interesting new tool called "google." I deeply resent this article as it is basically propaganda and you should all be ashamed of yourselves. You are promoting stigmatization of marijuana users, and if I had the financial wherewithal, I would sue your paper right out of business for this discrimination. RUSSELL BARTH Educators For Sensible Drug Policy Federally Licensed Medical Marijuana User - --- MAP posted-by: Matt