A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO FAIL

What you called a compromise on medical marijuana in "Easing the pain"
(Editorial, Dec. 8) is not accurate. Six dispensaries were part of the
law, so on that point what is the compromise? There was no compromise.

You didn't mention that the 10 percent THC limit for the product makes
the program unworkable for many patients who use a higher percentage.
They will not get enough medicine and have to turn to the street.

The limit of three strains per dispensary is also bad. Different
strains have different results, and patients do better with wider variety.

Edibles, tinctures, and oils should be available to them, as they are
a stronger method and needed for chronically ill patients. How will
this THC content be monitored and at what cost?

It is completely unnecessary and a waste of taxpayer money. Governor
Christie has taken a money-making opportunity and thrown it away.

Patients should be allowed to grow and have the medicine delivered if
their conditions warrant it.

The measures added by Christie are inhumane. It is clear that Christie
has been attempting to delay and now to make the program fail in New
Jersey. There is nothing to be optimistic about on this.

Adam Stein

Teaneck