In a message dated Sun 19 May 96 10:36, Scott Mcgowan wrote:
 SM> Lincoln smoked pot (I have no idea...I'm using this scenario as an
 SM> example), would the history books have said less flatering remarks
 SM> regarding Abe? Perhaps his idea of abolishing slavery came after
 SM> having a toke....would the fact that he was stoned lessen the worth
 SM> of his idea?
During the 1800's many "patent" medicines contained ALL sorts of drugs. 
Specifically cocaine (Vin Mariani comes to mind) and opium laced tonics - 
cures all that ailes you - from consumption to menstrual cramps.
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