Pubdate: Fri, 23 Aug 2002
Source: East Valley Tribune (AZ)
Copyright: 2002 East Valley Tribune
Contact:  http://www.aztrib.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1795
Author:   Randy Meyers
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/pot.htm (Cannabis)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/prison.htm (Incarceration)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/rehab.htm (Treatment)

I'M IN HIGH-SECURITY FOR 4 1/2 GRAMS OF POT

I spend 23 hours per day in a six-by-eight cell in 100 degree heat--highest 
level of security on the sixth floor of the Madison Street Jail.

Treatment isn't part of this program.  My conviction was per ARS 13-3405 
(A-1), possession of 4 1/2 grams of marijuana.

I am diagnosed with glaucoma and had surgery secluded on eye 
disability.  I've served eight months and will be released in 60 days, but 
I'm not better.

The county attorney says he advocates "treatment" but wants the authority 
to jail.  Treatment is a moot issue when the sheriff boasts how he treats 
animals better than inmates.

The only solution is to decriminalize pot and concentrate on real drug 
abuse.  Please vote yes on Proposition 203 on Nov. 5.

Randy Meyers, Maricopa County Jail, Phoenix
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MAP posted-by: Terry Liittschwager