Pubdate: Mon, 18 Apr 2011 Source: Missoulian (MT) Copyright: 2011 Missoulian Contact: http://www.missoulian.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/720 Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v11/n235/a04.html Author: Lucinda Hodges GOOD FOR CHALMERS FOR SPEAKING OUT I really appreciate reporter Joe Nickell's article, "Medical marijuana: Cancer patient's message: Pot helps." I know Roger Chalmers. He and I lobbied together for many years at both the state and federal level. I remember him as an honorable man who lived with the courage of his convictions. It comes as no surprise to me that he would sacrifice his personal privacy and share his plight, in order to ensure other Montanans will have the right to live with dignity and receive the medical care they need without fear of legal retribution. I only hope the Montana Legislature will match this man's courage and maintain our rights to the health care we choose, rather than the health care that is chosen for us. And thank you to the Missoulian for giving Roger Chalmers a voice in this issue. I know firsthand, if he could walk, he would be roaming the state capitol right now to see justice done. Godspeed. Lucinda Hodges, Missoula - --- MAP posted-by: Matt