Pubdate: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 Source: Kitchener-Waterloo Record (CN ON) Copyright: 2002 Kitchener-Waterloo Record Contact: http://www.therecord.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/225 Author: Robert Sharpe Note: This is the 853rd published letter for Robert that we know of. See http://www.mapinc.org/writers/Robert+Sharpe His 'Tips for Getting Letters to the Editor Published' are at http://www.mapinc.org/resource/tips.htm Cited: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n2268/a11.html SEPARATE DIFFERENT DRUGS I would like to comment on The Record's thoughtful Dec. 13 editorial, Decriminalize Marijuana Now. Marijuana decriminalization acknowledges the social reality of marijuana and frees users from the stigma of life-shattering criminal records. What's really needed is a regulated market with age controls. Separating the hard and soft drug markets is critical. As long as marijuana distribution remains in the hands of organized crime, consumers will continue to come into contact with addictive drugs like cocaine. Robert Sharpe Program Officer, Drug Policy Alliance Arlington, Va. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake