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“I am the representative of all the sick people and what they are doing to me is only the worst case right now, but there will be others. I am living on borrowed time anyway. I owe this part of my life to luck and modern medical science. But I can't imagine what the rest of it will be like if they won't let me use medical marijuana.”

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Peter McWilliams

Peter McWilliams (August 5, 1949 – June 14, 2000) was an American bestselling author known for his self-help and personal growth books. His notable works include "You Can't Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought" and "Life 101," which gained widespread popularity in North America. McWilliams was also a prominent advocate for medical marijuana legalization. He passed away in Los Angeles at age 50. more

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