Medical marijuana protestors arrested near White House

WAP2002100709- WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (UPI) --Medical marijuana supporters Charles Thomas, left, and David Guard are arrested in front of the White House on Oct. 7, 2002. They and other protestors are against a federal law which mandates 10 years in prison for anyone caught growing and distributing medical marijuana, even though it is legal in several states. rlw/Roger L. Wollenberg UPI