On March 17, the National Academy of Science's Institute of Medicine
reported a ground-breaking study that concluded that everything our
government has been telling us about marijuana since 1937 has been a
lie. It does not lead to harder drugs, is not addictive, and has
proven medicinal value that certainly outweighs any side effects. It's
time for the Clinton administration to stop interfering with a
doctor's right to recommend this herb and a patient's right to seek
amelioration of his or her problem.

DARRAL GOOD,
Lynnwood

Note: The author is Information Officer for the Washington Hemp Education
Network (W.H.E.N.), Olympia, WA http://www.olywa.net/when/ , Voice
360-866-6523 -- FAX 360-956-0769 -- Box 1217, Olympia 98507
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