Pubdate: Tue, 24 Sep 2002
Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (TX)
Copyright: 2002 The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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Author: James Nathaniel

LEGALIZE MARIJUANA, NOT METH

Re: The letter "Decriminalization Of Drugs" (A-J, 9-4).

The decriminalization of all drugs I do not agree with. Methamphetamines 
("speed") can cause users under the influence to go into uncontrollable 
mood swings and violence.

There is only one drug that I think should be legalized and that is 
marijuana. I believe marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol (which is 
legal). Imagine the money America would save and gain if it were legalized.

Right now we spend millions of dollars incarcerating users and dealers. In 
my opinion, we waste millions of dollars a year trying to keep it out of 
the U.S., which doesn't work. Imagine the profit the government could have 
by legalizing it and taxing it like cigarettes.

One last thought: When was the last time you heard of a person getting into 
a wreck and killing another human while under the influence of marijuana?

JAMES NATHANIEL

Lubbock
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