dear Statesman Journal readers:

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The LAC, appointed by SEN MORRISETTE, consisiting of Medical Marijuana Advocates and Law Enforcement, to work out differences of opinions, in the scheme to better make patients into criminals has been smashed by the pull out of law enforcement.  The LAC was not a workable group, with LEO trying to divest the patients of their affirmative defense.  Law Enforcement wants to maintain a zero tolerance to Medical Canabis and arrest sick people.

The voters of OREGON took patients off the criminal lists when they voted with compassion for the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program.  That issue is resolved since 1998.

Now we need a program that works, that helps patients and does not leave them without resouces for their medication.

Many sick and dying patients have caregivers who ask nothing, for a process that does have some costs involved.  The electric bill alone, should not be loaded onto the back of one who is willing to help with the kindness of their hearts.

Human suffering has been alleviated by the passage of the original OMMA law.  I respect the voters, and know they will see the TRUTH, and listen to their hearts when it comes to Measure 33.  They would not relish the thought of their sick mother having to go to the streets to obtain their Cannabis Medicine.

Law enforcement fails to work in good faith, the Supreme Court is going to hear the case of Ashcroft vs Raich.  They do not want to take sides, or act in a forthcoming manner, as they wait for that decision.  Do not be fooled by the fence sitting, and accusations of legality for marijuana.  This is their spiel, patients already have legality, to use Medical Cannabis, thank you very much!!

Sincerely,

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