Those on this thread seem to all or mostly condemn the president for not giving the right to legalize drugs or for doctor assisted suicide to the states. But you do not want the president to give the states the right to set their policies on abortion, affirmative action, logging, drilling for oil, or a dozen other isues. So let's be intellectually honest here. You want the freedom to be given for something you want, but if it is something you oppose, then it is okay to restrict the freedom.
Just to set the record straight, George W. Bush does not personally think marijuana for medical purposes is the way to go--any reputable doctor will tell you there are other drugs that are more effective and less toxic than marijuana.
But GWB strongly supports the right of states to decide for themselves whether to legalize marijuana for medical purposes.
http://www.mpp.org/news/dmn102099.html