Marijuana for Medical Purposes
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Faye Fiore, in her article "U.S. Drug Czar Calls State Marijuana Measure 'Tragedy,'" presents Barry R. McCaffrey's negative response to the passage of two state measures allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Fiore essentially presents the facts in a straightforward way, including statements from those who support and those who oppose such initiatives. The basis of the opposition, Fiore makes clear, is that these initiatives are sending a dangerous message to the youth of the country. The opposition argues that at a time when the youth are threatened by drugs, legalizing marijuana even for medical purposes will undermine all efforts against teen drug use. Those who favor the initiatives, Fiore makes clear, argue that the initiatives would simply allow those who are sick to have their pain eased by the medicinal effects of marijuana. In making these points, Fiore makes reference to or uses quotations from anti-marijuana spokespeople McCaffrey, Justice Department spokesman Bert Brandenburg, Attorney General Janet Reno, DEA chi
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