Pubdate: Thu, 18 Jul 2002
Source: Marin Independent Journal (CA)
Copyright: 2002 Marin Independent Journal
Contact:  http://www.marinij.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/673
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n1220/a07.html
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?115 (Cannabis - California)

GIVE MEDICAL POT PEACE A CHANCE

I disagree with the medical marijuana patient quoted in your story "Medical 
pot war rages on," (July 1), who said, "federal  law supersedes state law." 
As the Fairfax planning commission rightly ruled, the federal government 
lacks constitutional authority in the matter. Instead it has resorted to 
underhanded tactics such as witholding funding (our taxpayer dollars) and 
forfeiture without due process to strong-arm in its own will. Fairfax City 
Council and your district attorney and health department are to be 
commended for standing up for the will of California voters. Courageous 
Lynnette Shaw is the Margaret Sanger of today, standing steadfast for 
reason and compassion against ignorance and cruelty.

Ellen Komp
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MAP posted-by: Terry Liittschwager