Stories
Across the state, patients are being harassed, arrested, and prosecuted simply for using their medicine. Here are a few of their stories:
Katy Rourke
Katy is a 64-year-old grandmother who uses medical marijuana on her doctor's recommendation. A drug task force raided and seized her house. Now she faces charges and the house is being sold. The broker is the task force head's brother-in-law.
Some more about Katy:
Ill should not have to fear a drug bust (Seattle P-I, February 26, 2007)
Bruce and Rainee Osman
Bruce and Rainee had their home raided after cops interrogated their daughter, who had been sitting in the truck that fatally crushed her grandfather in a freak accident. The cops knew that the Osmans were legal patients, but they seized their plants anyway.
Some more about Bruce and Rainee:
Reefer Sadness (Real Change, June 8, 2005)
Budthirsty (The Stranger, July 18, 2007)
Unwarranted (The Stranger, July 25, 2007)
Sharon Tracy
Sharon Tracy was convicted for using her medicine simply because her doctor was from another state. She served 60 days and can no longer volunteer at her churchÕs day care because she is a convicted felon.
Some more about Sharon:
Medical Marijuana: Dopey Decision (Seattle P-I, November 27, 2006)