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One of the pioneers of medical marijuana use in Canada wants to be a
politician.
"We need to make some changes in this country and I'm tired of waiting for
other
people to do it," said Alison Myrden.
Myrden, 40, is seeking the nomination for the New Democrats in the Burlington
riding, in anticipation of a federal election in the spring. She announced her
intentions to a member of the riding association before sending out a news
release of her intentions.
"I wasn't aware of her," said riding president Don Gilles. "just a week
ago, we
struck a search committee to find a candidate."
Myrden has mutiple sclerosis and smokes about a dozen marijuana cigarettes
a day
to relieve the pain associated with MS and Tic Douloureux, a constant facial
pain. She been smoking for nine years and recieved federal exemption to
use and
grow marijuana in March 2000.
Murden says she must still buy her supply on the street since the government
doesn't provide the strain best suited to her needs.
"I am in pain 24 hours a day. I can't get out of bed without it,' Myrden sais.
She has been a member of the NDP and has worked in several campaigns. She said
she decided to run when she heard NDP leader Jack Layton say the party supports
the full legalization of marijuana in Canada.
But Myrden said there is more to her campaign than medicinal grass. She
wants a
reliable health-care system, better care of the environment, improvements to
disability programs and affordable housing. She supports same-sex marriages.
Gillies said at least two other people are considering the nomination. He said
the riding will hold a founding meeting -- because Aldershot is being returned
to Burlington riding -- early next year.
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Tim Meehan, National Director
NDP Anti-Prohibition Wing
ndpot.ca
Source: Hamilton Spectator (CN ON)
Contact letters@hamiltonspectator.com
Website: The Spec
Copyright: The Hamilton Spectator 2003
Author: Eleanor Tait (etait@thespec.com)
Pubdate: November 27, 2003
politician.
"We need to make some changes in this country and I'm tired of waiting for
other
people to do it," said Alison Myrden.
Myrden, 40, is seeking the nomination for the New Democrats in the Burlington
riding, in anticipation of a federal election in the spring. She announced her
intentions to a member of the riding association before sending out a news
release of her intentions.
"I wasn't aware of her," said riding president Don Gilles. "just a week
ago, we
struck a search committee to find a candidate."
Myrden has mutiple sclerosis and smokes about a dozen marijuana cigarettes
a day
to relieve the pain associated with MS and Tic Douloureux, a constant facial
pain. She been smoking for nine years and recieved federal exemption to
use and
grow marijuana in March 2000.
Murden says she must still buy her supply on the street since the government
doesn't provide the strain best suited to her needs.
"I am in pain 24 hours a day. I can't get out of bed without it,' Myrden sais.
She has been a member of the NDP and has worked in several campaigns. She said
she decided to run when she heard NDP leader Jack Layton say the party supports
the full legalization of marijuana in Canada.
But Myrden said there is more to her campaign than medicinal grass. She
wants a
reliable health-care system, better care of the environment, improvements to
disability programs and affordable housing. She supports same-sex marriages.
Gillies said at least two other people are considering the nomination. He said
the riding will hold a founding meeting -- because Aldershot is being returned
to Burlington riding -- early next year.
- --
Tim Meehan, National Director
NDP Anti-Prohibition Wing
ndpot.ca
Source: Hamilton Spectator (CN ON)
Contact letters@hamiltonspectator.com
Website: The Spec
Copyright: The Hamilton Spectator 2003
Author: Eleanor Tait (etait@thespec.com)
Pubdate: November 27, 2003
