at there has not been enough research to verify its medical benefits. However, they are doing nothing to assist in the studies.A small non-profit organization called MAPS has been working for two years to raise money, develop study protocols, and obtaining the Food and Drug Administrations approval for the study of marijuana. Only one thing holds them back. They have no legal way of obtaining marijuana, and the government will not give it to them.If a medical missionary in the Rain Forest proclaimed that she had found a new miracle drug to help ease the pain of many sufferers, you can guarantee that a government approved study would be launched almost instantaneously. How is that any different than marijuana? Why is Clinton so anti-marijuana? "The Clinton administration is apparently so afraid of being associated with the 'M' word that they are even willing to block research that could prolong AIDS patients' lives," stated a spokesperson for the MAPS organization. A poll showed that a whopping total of 65.5% of Californias registered voters support the legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes. Not only do the citizens support the research, but many Congressmen support it also. I continue to believe that those who can benefit from the medical use of marijuana should be able to get the drug when prescribed, said U.S. Representative GaryAckerman.I share your support for the medical use of government-supplied marijuana and understand the potential to ease the side effects of many diseases and illnesses, including AIDS, said U.S. Senator John Glenn.So, if the Senators, Representatives, and the Citizens are all in support of medicinal marijuana research, why is nothing being done?...
