Pubdate: Sat, 17 Apr 2010
Source: Maui News, The (HI)
Copyright: 2010 The Maui News
Contact:  http://www.mauinews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2259
Author: Brian J. Murphy
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v10/n252/a06.html

CANNABIS BETTER THAN MAN-MADE CHEMICALS

In response to the April 4 letter "Bad things will occur if marijuana 
legalized":

It makes no sense how many people are completely against cannabis yet 
will take endless amounts of prescription or over-the-counter pain 
relievers. Cannabis is of the earth, natural and a much better option 
to put in your body than man-made chemicals.

If the letter writer was to actually do the research on it, he would 
find that, if consumed properly, the benefits far outweigh any negatives.

Migraines are a normal part of life for me and I don't really want to 
continue to throw back pills in order to try and make things more 
bearable. People forget that cannabis doesn't have to just be for 
deadbeat stoners, it actually has been scientifically proved as a 
natural pain reliever.

However, most prohibitionists only know how to think with blinders 
on. They don't realize that a little cannabis in the safe confines of 
their own home is much better for them than fast food or 80 percent 
of the mass market groceries they pick up from their local store. 
Thinking outside the box and weighing out the pros and cons of things 
is not exactly what prohibitionists are known for.

If the letter writer is worried about our health, where is the 
outrage over food items that are bad for you? If he is so worried 
about the keiki, where is the outrage about Furlough Fridays? 
Education should be our No. 1 priority.

Brian J. Murphy

Paia
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