Here's a news flash for you, Gov. Ricketts: Alcohol is a dangerous drug, nicotine is a dangerous drug, caffeine is a dangerous drug, aspirin is a dangerous drug ("Governor signals his position on medical marijuana," April 28). How many of these drugs do you and billions of others use?

The three medications prescribed for my blood pressure by my primary care physician and my cardiologist cause swelling to the point where I can't flex my toes and, some days, I can't get my shoes on. I must use a walker to get around, even room to room in my home. Medical marijuana does not cause feet to swell.

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