Cancer Patient Denied Asylum in Canada

Re “Pot User’s Refugee Bid Is Rejected,” Dec. 9: I wish I could find consolation in knowing that the U.S. doesn’t have a monopoly on senseless immigration policy. Does Paulah Dauns, a member of the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Board, really think that Steve Kubby will be allowed access to medical marijuana should he be returned to Placer County? It’s hard to believe the Kubbys went through the trouble of leaving the country to avoid a mere four-month jail sentence unless they believe the danger of Steve joining the ranks of Proposition 215 martyrs is real. Unfortunately, there is only one way for Kubby to prove officials wrong: die a slow, painful death in prison. For what?

Edward Bowers

Sherman Oaks