Pubdate: Tue, 29 Oct 2002
Source: Reno Gazette-Journal (NV)
Copyright: 2002 Reno Gazette-Journal
Contact:  http://www.rgj.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/363
Author: Tim MacDonald
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/decrim.htm (Decrim/Legalization)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/findUKP162 (Nevadans for Responsible Law 
Enforcement)
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/findUKP163 (Question 9 (NV))

Letter 3 Of 3

READERS CONTINUE MARIJUANA DEBATE

It is a fact that many who are suffering diseases such as HIV, AIDS, 
arthritis, etc., are afraid to apply for the health card making it legal 
for them to possess marijuana because they do not want the feds knocking 
down their door.

It is a fact that a state-regulated distribution would give those afflicted 
a legal means to purchase marijuana.

It is a fact that there are persons serving time, whose only offense was 
possession or simply internal possession of marijuana.

It is a fact that any "private place" or "office" would have to first 
approve of someone smoking marijuana in or on the property.

It is a fact that someone, in their home, should not have to face legal 
ramifications if caught smoking or possessing marijuana in their own home, 
unless they are dealing, of course. Even then, it is the person (adult) 
buying the pot making a decision for themselves.

Yes, three ounces is quite a bit of marijuana. Yes, driving while under the 
influence is not acceptable. No, we cannot have minors smoking pot. Outside 
of that, Nevadans can think responsibly for ourselves, we do not need the 
government to make decisions for us. Now that's a fact!

Tim MacDonald

Reno
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