FDA Still Against Medical Pot

American Voices

May 5, 2006 | ISSUE 42•18

Despite mounting evidence to support it, the FDA has reaffirmed its stance against the use of medical marijuana. What do you think?

Instead of wasting time on political moves like this, the FDA should get back to doing what it does best; approving new boner pills.

Brian Kirkpatrick
Drywaller
This is the slippery slope, man! First they outlaw medical marijuana, and the next thing you know, it's only a matter of time before they make ALL pot illegal.

Kay Helms
Quarry Worker
It's not like the FDA left cancer patients out to dry. They can still smoke cigarettes.

Sam Greenland
Fruit Vendor

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