STAFF EDIT: Supremely disappointed

Apr 19, 2011 | Archives

The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that police officers are no longer allowed to enforce exit orders on drivers whose cars smell of marijuana, based on the marijuana decriminalization law passed in 2008. While the ruling may signify a much-needed attitude...

Boston Herald: Pot’s virtues

Mar 11, 2011 | Archives

Your opposition to medical marijuana (“Reefer madness,” March 7) does not reflect the latest science on the issue. As a doctor of anesthesiology, it is my expert opinion that medical marijuana is not only effective in treating pain for many patients, but also safer...

LETTER: Missing the point

Mar 10, 2011 | Archives

Herald editors exaggerate the dangers of medical marijuana programs and confuse the issue of medical use with recreational use (“Reefer madness in Mass.,” March 7). The editorial compared attempts to regulate decongestant sales with medical marijuana reform....

Boston Herald: Pot relieves pain

Mar 8, 2011 | Archives, Published LTE's

Proposed medical marijuana legislation will not “lead to greater access for the average pot smoker,” as Herald editors claim (“Reefer madness,” March 7). Some say recreational users in California have increased access to medical marijuana. By including a restrictive...

Boston Herald: Reefer madness in Mass.

Mar 7, 2011 | Archives

Adults in Massachusetts are forbidden from buying certain over-the-counter decongestants without first showing identification and having it logged by the pharmacy. But suddenly this state is capable of running a full-scale medical marijuana operation safely, and its...