Edited sentence: Angel Raich uses marijuana to keep herself alive.Avoidance of death and the medical alleviation of pain and suffering are long-recognized fundamental human rights, which cannot be infringed by the government without good cause.Diane Monson suffers from chronic pain due to a car accident a decade ago.Her doctor declared under oath that her life is at stake if she cannot continue to use marijuana.She and her doctor have tried dozens of prescription medicines for her numerous medical conditions.She is allergic to most of them.She uses marijuana to relieve the pain and muscle spasms around her spine