Pubdate: Thu, 15 Feb 2001
Source: Frederick News Post (MD)
Copyright: 2001 Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
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Author: Heidi Winter

POT NOT THAT BAD

I believe it is incomprehensible that in his letter to you ("A bad 
decision," Jan. 13) Erik R. Anderson has the audacity to comment in such a 
way concerning an experienced judge's decision (Dec. 20 hearing on Marcus 
West's marijuana charge). First of all, if this writer is so concerned 
about and fears pot, then he needs to take a reality check and read medical 
documents on the product before categorizing it as "a dangerous threat to 
our community." Second, his comment that "Judge (Julie) Stevenson 
apparently ignored the expert testimony of Cpl. Tim Duhan ..." -- was he 
even listening to himself when he wrote that?

Mr. Anderson did not know what he was talking about. Think twice before you 
write. Marijuana is the last thing to be considered "potentially dangerous" 
floating around Frederick County schools. He should be worrying about the 
more important things like guns, fighting or even other drugs such as acid 
or Ecstasy. Leave the marijuana thing alone.

HEIDI WINTER

Franklin, Tenn.
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