Pubdate: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 Source: Globe-Gazette (Mason City, IA) Copyright: 2014 Globe-Gazette Website: http://www.globegazette.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1568 Author: John Wharam LEGALIZE MEDICAL MARIJUANA Gov. Branstad said he is against legalizing marijuana for medical use.The reason was that if marijuana became legal it would cause all kinds of administrative problems. It has been documented and confirmed that marijuana relieves people's pain and suffering. It is more effective doing this than any other medication for people with certain medical conditions. Branstad should be figuring out how marijuana can be legalized to help people reduce pain and suffering. This is a humanitarian issue, not a political issue. If Branstad really cares about people he should get the administrative problems resolved and work to legalize medical marijuana. JOHN WHARAM Plymouth - --- MAP posted-by: Matt