cannabisnews.com: 2 Doctors, Attorney Fight Plan To Allow Med. Pot 2 Doctors, Attorney Fight Plan To Allow Med. Pot Posted by FoM on April 20, 2000 at 03:54:43 PT By Lynn Bartels, Denver Rocky Mountain News Source: Denver Rocky Mountain News 2 Doctors, Attorney On second thought, maybe they shouldn't have called themselves a "grass-roots group."Two doctors and a former U.S. attorney have teamed up to fight a ballot initiative in November that would legalize smoking marijuana for medicinal purposes. Dr. Frank Sargent and Dr. Joel Karlin have formed Coloradans Against Legalizing Marijuana, and asked former U.S. Attorney Mike Norton to serve as treasurer and counsel. Norton practices law in Englewood.They are urging Coloradans to vote against Amendment 11. "It's bad medicine and it's bad law," said Sargent, who has practiced in the metro area for 30 years.Supporters of the initiative tried to get it on the 1998 ballot, but the former secretary of state erroneously ruled they lacked enough valid signatures. After a court battle and a recount, the initiative was put on the 2000 ballot.The proposal would allow physicians to authorize marijuana for patients suffering from cancer and other painful diseases.Martin Chilcutt, 66, a retired psychologist and community volunteer, led the fight to put the marijuana initiative on the ballot.Published: April 20, 2000 © Copyright, Denver Publishing Co.Related Articles & Web Site:Coloradans For Medical Rightshttp://www.medicalmarijuana.com/Reefer Referendumhttp://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread3203.shtmlBusybodies Trying To Stifle Debate http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread3044.shtmlCannabisNews Articles On Colorado:http://google.com/search?lc=&num=10&q=cannabisnews+colorado+site:cannabisnews.com Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #1 posted by freedom fighter on April 20, 2000 at 12:20:06 PT "It's good medicine and it's good law!" "It's bad medicine and it's bad law," said Sargent, who has practiced in the metro area for 30 years.Heard that so many times. We all know why doctors like you do things like this..Imagine all the money you would be losing if people could use the Herb!Give our rights BACK! [ Post Comment ] Post Comment Name: Optional Password: E-Mail: Subject: Comment: [Please refrain from using profanity in your message] Link URL: Link Title: