BETTER WAYS TO DEAL WITH MEDICAL ISSUES

A big "hurray" to Dr. Robert Shurmur for posting a sign in his
office that reads, "I do not prescribe medical marijuana. Please do
not ask!!" This is just another way to mask a medical problem and
not try to cure or heal it. California has and is currently trying
this and it is a problem, admittedly, that they cannot control.

There are better ways to deal with medical problems and illness. And
as the state of Michigan does so often, this newly enacted law will
be undermanaged, create confusion and misunderstanding and leave
open vast interpretation of what can and cannot be done
with medical marijuana, leaving a big-time mess for state and local
law enforcement to try and untangle. This is an open door for more
abuse by those who will take full advantage of this act to feed
their addiction.

Why have one health problem and then create another on top of that,
to ease the pain for a few minutes of being out of your mind? It is
like getting drunk to forget your problems - but then you wake up
and still have the same problems, maybe more and nothing
has changed. With all the drugs on the market used the right way, I
think doctors can help and at the same time do what they can to
promote healing and comfort for those who are sick and have serious illnesses.

Don't forget the long-term effects of smoking. It is nice to know
there are credible doctors still out there like Dr. Shurmur who will
give correct, not popular, advice.

Donnie W. Speck

Battle Creek