Pubdate: Tue, 18 Mar 2014
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution (GA)
Copyright: 2014 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Contact:  http://www.ajc.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/28
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v14/n250/a04.html
Author: Blaine Cloud

LAWMAKER PUSHES AGENDA, RISKS SICK KIDS

An open letter to state Rep. Sharon Cooper: As a parent pushing for 
life-saving medical cannabis here in Georgia for my daughter who 
suffers from severe seizures and developmental delays, I had hoped as 
an elected official, you would not resort to outright lies to push 
your agenda ("Research needed, complexity abounds," Opinion, Feb. 
14), especially at the expense of sick children. Your op-ed painted a 
picture that we are seeking unresearched, untested, dangerous 
medicine for our children, and nothing could be further from the 
truth. The medicine we seek is already doctor-approved, lab-tested 
and safer than then numerous FDA-approved drugs our children take 
today. I also can't understand why you would do this about a bill 
(House Bill 885) that you have voted in favor of twice now. Please 
correct your facts the next time you speak publicly and try to use 
scare tactics to prevent our children from getting life-saving medicine.

BLAINE CLOUD, SMYRNA
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