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To: Michael M who wrote (64807)	12/2/1999 9:43:00 PM
From: Lizzie Tudor	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

LOL Michael, this is amusing, Now that you have found the word "gauge" in your dictionary, you may want to go the extra mile and find out how it is pronounced and what it means. Hmmm is this supposed to be some sort of retort for the problem at hand - which is, that you don't want to admit that there is a double standard here with regards to this corporate theft issue? Or do you actually think the spelling of "gauge" is the issue? Back on-topic, the seniors are breaking laws going to Canada, obtaining drugs though the Canadian medical program, which they somehow feel is justified because they are cheated here in the US. I'm sure some others saw the show on 60 minutes but even beyond that, this issue with prescription drugs obtained in Canada and Mexico is fairly well known.

To: Michael M who wrote (64807)	12/2/1999 10:34:00 PM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

This is entirely shooting from my hip, based on research I've done on buying so-called "smart drugs" outside the US and bringing them in, but as I understand it, the FDA doesn't prohibit buying a three month supply of non-FDA-approved drugs outside the USA, and bringing them in for personal use. This does not apply to things like narcotics or hallucinogens, stuff on DEA Schedule I, not sure where the line is drawn. Based on my understanding of that law, I would extrapolate that it can't be illegal to buy approved drugs outside the US and bring them in for personal use. There may be a sales and use tax issue, but I can't comment on that. In Virginia, there is no sales tax on pharmaceuticals, so it would be completely legal for me to go to Canada, buy medication, and bring it into the USA ~ which, in fact, I did on my last vacation (a bottle of Advil and a bottle of Gaviscon).