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| Title: | US: Marijuana Supporters Light Up in London |
| Published On: | 1998-03-31 |
| Source: | Orange County Register (CA) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-09-07 12:53:13 |
MARIJUANA SUPPORTERS LIGHT UP IN LONDON
About 10,000 protesters, some openly smoking marijuana, marched in London
on Saturday demanding legalization.
More than a dozen groups,which argue that marijuana is less harmful or
addictive than cigarettes and alcohol, organized the march from Hyde Park
Corner to Trafalgar Square.
Two people with multiple sclerosis, a sometimes progressive neurological
illness, joined the march in wheelchairs.
"I have been smoking cannabis (marijuana) for two years on my doctor's
advice," said MS sufferer Verity Leeson, 20. "It helps my condition, it's a
good painkiller and it relaxes me."
About 10,000 protesters, some openly smoking marijuana, marched in London
on Saturday demanding legalization.
More than a dozen groups,which argue that marijuana is less harmful or
addictive than cigarettes and alcohol, organized the march from Hyde Park
Corner to Trafalgar Square.
Two people with multiple sclerosis, a sometimes progressive neurological
illness, joined the march in wheelchairs.
"I have been smoking cannabis (marijuana) for two years on my doctor's
advice," said MS sufferer Verity Leeson, 20. "It helps my condition, it's a
good painkiller and it relaxes me."
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