OVER-THE-COUNTER POT?

The issue of using marijuana in SLO County goes way back ("Out of
joint," June 2-9).

This writer definitely thanks Mr. Don Hornaday, father of the staff
writer for New Times Mr. Jeff Hornaday, in making the positive
observations about the Central Coast after moving from Lake Forest,
Orange County.

May Mr. Jeff Hornaday be humbly reminded of my letter to the editor in
New Times Dec. 5-12, 2002, titled "Give pot to the
pharmaceuticals":

It is understood that the active ingredient of marijuana is indeed
available as a prescribed medicine. There is hope for Mr. Jeff
Hornaday's father to get the prescription to alleviate his pain situation.

Finally, please keep in mind all painkillers simply fool the brain
without ever helping in either curing or making the affliction to be
in remission.

BRAHAMA D. SHARMA

Pismo Beach