Pubdate: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 Source: San Francisco Chronicle (CA) 2472.DTL Copyright: 2002 Hearst Communications Inc. Contact: http://www.sfgate.com/chronicle/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/388 Author: Karen Dorantes IS THERE ANY REASON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD DENY MEDICINAL RELIEF TO PEOPLE IN PAIN? Absolutely not. Some controlled substances have their place in giving some sort of quality of life to those who are severely or terminally ill. Too many times people who need some sort of medication to ease their suffering cannot get it without a hassle -- and sometimes not at all. That's wrong. Karen Dorantes, Crockett - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D