Pubdate: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 Source: St. Petersburg Times (FL) Copyright: 2004 St. Petersburg Times Contact: http://connect.sptimes.com/contactus/letterstoeditor.html Website: http://www.sptimes.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/419 Author: Peggy Genne Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v04/n373/a09.html JUSTICE SYSTEM HAS CAUSED MORE HARM TO PAEY THAN HELP Editor: Why is Richard Paey being punished for a problem he has not been able to control? Is it humane that the law has incarcerated and separated this man from his family who must be his greatest comfort? He graduated from a prestigious university, but is unable to take his bar exam due to an automobile accident and botched back surgery. It led to his medication addiction, adding to this very sad story. This husband, son and father has multiple sclerosis and is on a morphine pump. How hypocritical can the system be? There is a major difference between morphine and Percocet. I pray that this man be helped by our system, not more hurt by it. Peggy Genne New Port Richey - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin