Pubdate: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 Source: Hamilton Spectator (CN ON) Copyright: The Hamilton Spectator 2002 Contact: http://www.hamiltonspectator.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/181 Author: Sheri Holleran DRUGS, ALCOHOL BREED SADNESS Legalizing Pot RE: 'Senators would legalize pot' (Sept. 5) and 'Corner stores selling booze' (Sept. 6). I guess those who have the power to legalize marijuana or allow corner stores to sell alcohol don't know -- or think -- about addiction, or the sadness and the tragedy that drugs and alcohol can bring about in a family. I can't believe that, in just over four years, my grandson -- if the Senate committee has its way -- could legally use marijuana. I've experienced and witnessed enough to say how sad this whole thing is. Life is very precious. As taxpayers, we should have a say in something that can seriously affect many lives. Maybe the government should survey all those crowded in our jails and ask if they were using drugs or alcohol when committing their crimes. I truly believe this comes down to one thing -- making money. Sad. - -- Sheri Holleran Hamilton - --- MAP posted-by: Beth