MEDICAL MARIJUANA PLAN IS COST-EFFECTIVE IDEA

It is tragic that the "drug war," which has been such a colossal
failure, has become the equivalent of a holy war. Any politician who
voices doubt about its effectiveness, let alone the wisdom of
continuing our current policies, risks the end of their career.

But refusing to allow patients to ease their suffering with marijuana
is truly immoral. Let's face it, when someone argues against this and
other issues with "it sends the wrong message," it means they really
don't have a valid argument based on logic or reason.

This is a natural and cost-effective solution for thousands of people
who are suffering needlessly or who are forced to become criminals to
get relief. How about a little compassion.

Mark Kinsey

Kalamazoo