Dopes Reject Medical Dope

The recent Illinois house vote to reject the legalization of medical marijuana is a travesty. The use of this drug to relieve pain, nausea, and other symptoms has been shown to be safe and effective in the treatment of cancer, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, and other illnesses. If the legislators who voted against this or their families had a medical condition that could be treated with this drug, they might change their tune. The idea put forward that this is just a first step in legalization should note that the legalization of cocaine, opiates, and other drugs for medical use has not led to the drugs being legalized. Shame on those representatives who deny people the ability to alleviate their pain and suffering.