MARIJUANA ACTIVIST DESERVES CREDIT FOR HIS EFFORTS

Re: 'Why does activist risk his marriage, livelihood, liberty?' (The
Spectator, July 20)

Having just read her column, I am concerned that Susan Clairmont is
not taking the issue of marijuana legalization as seriously as she could.

I am a legal, federal exemptee for the medical utility of marijuana
in Canada due to battling an excruciating pain in my face 24 hours a
day, a terrible side-effect of chronic progressive multiple sclerosis
and I personally don't see Chris Goodwin's activism as a problem.

In this country, I am one of the most vocal activists for drug law
reform, because of my health, and Chris is helping me immensely.

I am also a leading speaker for a U.S. group called Law Enforcement
Against Prohibition (LEAP).

I applaud people in this country such as Chris Goodwin.

Without people like Chris, there would be no government intervention
in this issue and I would not have the legal right to use this plant.
More power to the people!

Please in the future when you report a story such as this, give
credit where credit is due.

Alison Myrden, Burlington