Subject: Medical marijuana and the AARP: Larry, why did AARP, the 35 million member organization for aging Americans pull an article on medical marijuana that was supposed to run in its magazine? Not because its readers weren't interested, a poll the group commissioned found that 72% of older Americans support an adult's right to use medical marijuana with a physician's recommendation and 55% said they would obtain medical marijuana for a loved one in need. AARP reportedly pulled the article when it was viciously attacked by a so-called "media watchdog" organization, Accuracy in Media, and fanatical anti-drug groups with a long history of engaging in malicious and dishonest attacks. But you and your readers can help AARP stand firm in the face of this onslaught. By sending them a letter of support, you can demonstrate that the voices of those who champion informed discussion of controversial issues speak louder than the minority that seeks to discredit them. Please take action now to defend freedom of the press and the right of AARP to talk about issues that are important to its members. ES