THOMPSON ONLY PRO-MARIJUANA CANDIDATE

I found the poll showing that medical marijuana has received 80 percent
support statewide is very encouraging, as doctors and patients know a hell
of a lot more about necessary medicines than do bureaucrats in the state
capitol. There is, however, something quite discouraging that I read in the
Capital Times March 13. We currently have six candidates campaigning to
become the next governor of Wisconsin. Despite the fact that "medical
marijuana" has received 80 percent statewide support (and 90 percent
support in Dane County), there is only one candidate who has come out in
favor of this proposition.

Speaking at MATC yesterday, Ed Thompson rightfully criticized the other
candidates for not endorsing this bill. In fact, Congressman Tom Barrett,
D-Milwaukee, actually voted for a resolution against states allowing
medical marijuana. The people of Wisconsin have spoken on this issue, and
yet only one candidate has the courage to stand up for suffering AIDS,
cancer, arthritis and glaucoma patients. Ed Thompson has shown time and
again why he should be the next governor of Wisconsin.

Joshua Thompson

UW-Madison Senior

Students for Ed Thompson