Pubdate: Sun, 05 Feb 2012
Source: Herald Times Reporter (Manitowoc, WI)
Copyright: 2012 Herald Times Reporter
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Author: Bonnie Burmeister
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v12/n092/a09.html?1139

FIGHT AGAINST MEDICAL MARIJUANA

I am writing regarding the editorial of Jan. 31 concerning the Antigo
drug probe. I wholeheartedly agree with this opinion; everyone should
be concerned when supposedly responsible, trusted adults go so very
far astray of their responsibilities to our children and our
communities.

With the subject of illegal drug use/abuse in mind, I wonder if folks
are aware that state Sen. Jon Erperbach, D-Middleton, has introduced
SB 371 into the Senate to in essence legalize medical marijuana in
Wisconsin.

Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Madison, has taken the lead on this issue in the
Assembly.

Marijuana is illegal in this country. What kind of message does this
send to our children? There is no medical use for marijuana, period.
There is a medically approved derivative of marijuana -- Marinol --
already on the market being prescribed when needed.

Further, we certainly don't want to inflict on Wisconsin what has
happened in California, Colorado, Montana and the other states that
have legal medical marijuana. The cost in youth health issues, as well
as economic and increased crime issues, are a nightmare!

I urge all to contact your legislators and say no medical marijuana in
Wisconsin.

Bonnie Burmeister

Mishicot
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