I was very pleased to read the coverage you gave the case of medical
marijuana patient David Zink ("Activist fighting felony drug charges,"
Aug. 28).

I do, however, think a more accurate portrayal of Mr. Zink would be
that of patient rather than as activist. Mr. Zink was simply engaged
in lawful activity that helped to improve his and his fellow patient's
quality of life. He is a patient who has been forced into becoming an
activist.

Most disturbing, and most telling, though, is the quote from Long
Beach City Prosecutor Thomas Reeves, who said, "We all rely on federal
grants. Nobody wants to put that at risk." Therein lies the ugly truth
as to why The Compassionate Use Act is ignored throughout so much of
the state.

R.L. (Rick) Root,
Communications Director,
American Medical Marijuana Association,
Westminster

Cited: American Medical Marijuana Association: http://www.drugsense.org/amma/