Pubdate: Wed, 22 Aug 2007
Source: San Diego City Beat (CA)
Copyright: 2007 San Diego City Beat
Contact:  http://www.sdcitybeat.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2764
Author: Tony Jackson

EMPOWERING STORY

I was so excited to see that article on Oliver Hamilton and the Prop. 
36 issue ["The Front Lines," Aug. 15] that I had to write. I have 
also been fortunate enough to meet Mr. Hamilton. He's been an 
inspiration for me as well, so much so that after meeting him in 
Sacramento at the last Prop. 36 rally, I started a MySpace group 
(groups.myspace.com/ prop36grads) hoping to attract other grads and 
to give back, providing some great forums, bulletin topics, and 
pictures that any member can freely post.

I am a proud graduate, and it always touches my heart and soul when 
others are active in the pursuit of recovery.

I have 426 days today, and my battle continues daily--but when I see 
people like Oliver Hamilton and the Drug Policy Alliance in my 
corner, getting some well-deserved recognition, it literally empowers 
and motivates me and, more so, it reminds me that, hey, I'm not alone 
in this struggle.

When I see other Prop. 36 grads, I see myself--and I feel successful today.

Tony Jackson,

Laguna Hills
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