A FRONT FOR FULL LEGALIZATION

The Wisconsin Narcotics Officers Association agrees with state Rep.
Leah Vukmir (R-Wauwatosa) that medical marijuana is a "facade."

Testimony that is based on science clearly shows that marijuana is a
marginal painkiller at best, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
does not approve it, and if Wisconsin passes legislation, our laws
would become contrary to federal law.

The parade of people with real medical concerns at the Madison hearing
on Senate Bill 368 and Assembly Bill 554 was sad, because those
backing this effort are using them to reach their goal of expanded
legal marijuana use.

Behind the scene, NORML (National Organization for Reform of Marijuana
Law) is driving the engine, and the sick as well as well-meaning
lawmakers are being used.

Polls show Wisconsinites are behind medical marijuana, I suggest
dropping the word medical and ask our citizenry if we want marijuana.

Make no mistake, this is a foot in the door. It is marijuana
legislation, and it is not genuine to refer to it as medical.

Charles Wood

Vice president

Wisconsin Narcotics Officers Association

Commander

Waukesha County Metropolitan Drug Unit

Waukesha