A proud tradition of medical practice is being sacrificed to a group who feel that their every whim should be satisfied and that their opinion of drug availability and use, is equal to the opinion of the experts in the field. Incredibly, they do find physicians who agree with them. The politicians and the administridiots are only too pleased to grant their wishes because adequately drugged citizens ask fewer questions and are more easily manipulated than those with a clear mind. I understand what the pot seekers want and how they feel, but it is difficult to understand how a group of physicians pander to these people and profit from their addictions. A generation ago, most physicians were sufficiently principled to take a stance in dealing with such drugs of addiction and were not easily led astray by easy money. Pushing drugs was viewed very seriously and the consequences were very serious. Many a physician lost his license or went to jail for the offense. Could these modern purveyors of pot really believe that they are doing good? I doubt it. In another era they would have lost their license or worse.
Unfortunately, those screening applicants for medical school are probably as misinformed as many of those they recommend for acceptance. High marks alone are not enough. Honesty, integrity and good judgement in the practice of medicine are at least as important. Sadly, it is patients who will pay the price.
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