Pubdate: Thu, 07 Nov 2002
Source: Dallas Observer (TX)
Copyright: 2002 2000 New Times, Inc.
Contact:  http://www.dallasobserver.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/884
Author: Lou Mendez
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n2023/a07.html

STEPNOSKI'S STAND 1 of 3

Get your buzz on: So, according to Mark Stepnoski ("Steppin' Out," October 
31), we should grab us a couple of joints and enjoy it in the comfort of 
our homes, and whether we have a family or are in a car full of kids, just 
light up. Maybe your kids will start taking whiffs of the smoke and start 
diving into the parent's private stash just out of curiosity. Ahhh, nothing 
like seeing your 13-year-old on a nice buzz, huh, Mark? And then maybe the 
buzz isn't quite enough, and the little tyke may want something a little 
stronger, or hell, anything to take him over the edge, like glue or paint. 
Hell, Mark, let's start pushing that in addition to Mary Jane--why stop at 
pot? Mark, you don't have any kids, do you? My respect for Mark would not 
have changed even if I was around him while he toked. But for him to 
advocate that everything is cool to legalize this junk, my respect for him 
just dropped a few notches.

Lou Mendez, Cedar Hill
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