Pubdate: Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Source: St. Petersburg Times (FL)
Copyright: 2004 St. Petersburg Times
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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
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