Pubdate: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 Source: News-Times (CT) Copyright: 1999 The News-Times Contact: http://www.newstimes.com/ Author: Tom Von Deck Will People Still Be Able To Use Pot When Jailed? The Associated Press article on the Institute of Medicine medical marijuana report misses one crucial point: Tens of thousands of patients are living in fear of arrest and prosecution simply for attempting to alleviate their symptoms. I am thrilled to see that the federal government has taken the initiative to study the benefits of cannabis. The next logical step is to assemble a panel to study the health benefits of jail. Tom Von Deck Danbury - --- MAP posted-by: Patrick Henry